| You have been thinking hard recently about | | | | Choose black or dark brown for a touch of |
| how to refurbish your house to spruce it up | | | | sophistication that gels with your overall |
| and make it more smart and modern, but don't | | | | image. Brighter shades like red or green |
| know where to start? Worry not, for after | | | | would look good if you have overall designer |
| going through this article you will have a | | | | settings. Even if the color of your set is a |
| fairly good idea of how and where to do the | | | | sober black or brown, you can add red leather |
| needful for giving that new look you to your | | | | recliners to add a dash of color to the |
| house you so desire. | | | | settings. |
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| You can hire a good interior designer to | | | | Look at the placement of your sectional sofas |
| suggest you themes and a layout for your | | | | next. Preferably, the largest piece; i.e. the |
| house. The professionals usually have a good | | | | three or five-seater, should be placed along |
| knowledge of what is available in the market | | | | the longest wall. If your settings are in a |
| to suit each budget and taste, and would be | | | | large hall, place your five-seater so that it |
| able to advise you on this aspect as well. | | | | does not constrict the entry and the exit |
| They would probably be able to suggest a | | | | spaces. Place the single pieces evenly in |
| theme to suit your personal preferences and | | | | comparison to the three/five-seater. They can |
| help you make your decisions accordingly. | | | | either be placed along one side of your |
| | | | living room, or placed one each on either |
| Alternatively, you could use your own | | | | side of the main sofa. The latter is better |
| ingenuity and knowledge to save on costs, as | | | | if you have another sofa set to place, or |
| hiring a professional can be prohibitively | | | | have a five-piece set that needs more space, |
| expensive. You would have to gain knowledge, | | | | and would balance out the settings. If you |
| though, and it would require some amount of | | | | have a stand-alone leather recliner, it is |
| time and effort to study the market and | | | | best placed in a corner where it will go well |
| decide what you want. | | | | with the sitting pattern. Children generally |
| | | | love recliners, as it offers them a degree of |
| Let us start with the room your guests are | | | | comfort exceeding the normal sofas. |
| likely to see and appreciate first when they | | | | |
| come to visit after you have re-decorated | | | | Look for a smart center table to go with the |
| your pad - the living room. | | | | overall settings. Glass tops are mostly |
| | | | preferred for their elegant looks and large |
| Start with a theme - you can decide on a | | | | variety in which they are available. A |
| traditional or a modern look. While hand | | | | combination of a glass top and chrome-plated |
| crafted stuff like bamboo furniture is more | | | | frame is the latest 'in' thing, and will |
| suited to the traditional look, the modern | | | | definitely give that extra special look to |
| look and feel is accentuated by the use of | | | | your room. |
| smart wooden or leather furniture. A set of | | | | |
| leather sofas adds a touch of class to any | | | | So don't just procrastinate. Go ahead and |
| living room, and is associated with | | | | make a start, and I am sure you will soon end |
| aristocracy and elegance. You can choose from | | | | up with a living room you will be happy to |
| a variety of colors such as black, brown, red | | | | invite your guests to. |
| etc to go with the overall look of your room. | | | | |