Help choosing living room furniture

If you’re thinking of making some new additions to your living room, Leader Stores can help. With such a great deal of choices available to you, it can seem hard to decide where to start. However, don’t fret! We can help you make sense of your options and come to an informed decision. Let’s look at some of the main factors to consider when it comes to buying living room furniture:

1. Budget: Working out how much you can afford to spend can help you narrow your pool of options down. It’s a good idea to think about which items of furniture are the most important to you and see how much you have left over for other products with the remaining cash. You can obtain less essential items of furniture over time.

2. Staging: A term used by interior design experts, staging describes outlining areas where you would put items of furniture before standing back to assess what the layout would look like once they were positioned. Once you have outlined the areas you’ll be able to identify whether there is enough space left to move around in without bumping into things. Most living rooms of average size can usually fit between three and five items of furniture.

3. Style: Whilst there are many different styles to choose from, it’s important to ensure that your furniture items are a good match for each other. Neutral colours can be a good option if you’re trying to avoid clashes, and simple designs are always likely to age the best.

4. Look for quality: Good quality furniture tends to last, whereas cheaper furniture may need to be replaced quickly. If you’re on a tight budget, it can make sense to opt for low price tags, but if you can afford to spend more, you probably won’t regret doing so. Nonetheless, we can offer you great quality branded furniture for some of the best prices in the UK, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need help furnishing a living room.