Don’t Miss These Living Room Essentials
Every household needs to have these living room essentials. They help make it cozy and comfortable. It hardly matters whether you have a small or a spacious living room as each item on the list adds to the warmth of the room.
Check out these living room essentials and make sure you have them all.
1. Sofa and Chairs
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Sofa or a couch makes it to the top of our list. It alone has the potential to create the most comfortable living room. You can sit, sleep, jump, play or spend time watching TV on a sofa. But, if you are tight on space, go for a comfortable love chair or a couple of upholstered arm chairs. Always keep stackable chairs handy for guests.
2. Coffee Table
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Go for a statement coffee table to pep up your living room. Choose one that fits into your living room. There are many kinds of coffee table available in the market. They come in various shapes and sizes. You can buy a round, square or a rectangular table made out of glass, wood, metal or stone.
3. Multi-purpose Furniture
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Get some multi-purpose furniture – nesting tables, ottomans or poufs for your home. These living room essentials are useful. Poufs and ottomans offer extra seating. You can use ottoman for storage, as table or foot rest. And, you can always pull a nesting table where ever you go.
4. Carpet/Rug 
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Create a comfortable, warm living room using a carpet. They help in defining and tying up the space. Beautiful carpets are made all across the world, some are handmade and others are made by machines. Buy one that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.
5. Window Treatment
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It’s important to manipulate light for a cozy feel. Put up shutters, shades, blinds, curtains or drapery in your living room. Use them to cut off of light and outside view to create a private space for you and your family. Curtains and drapery also add to the aesthetic appeal of your house.
6. Cushions and Throws
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Don’t miss on these living room essentials. Cushions and throws can change the look and feel of a living room. Curling up in the living room with your favorite throw and a cup of coffee is the best thing one can do. Add colorful, patterned cushions for cheerful and subtle ones to get an elegant look.
7. Artwork and Photographs
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Artwork and photographs add depth to a living room and makes it come alive. You’ll never feel lonely in such a space. Pick up a wall and hang your family photographs or a beautiful artwork.
8. Personal Knick Knacks
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Display your personal knick knacks in one corner of your living room. Add things you love and have treasured all your life. This will help you create a sense of belonging and comfort.
Incorporate these living room essentials and create a warm, inviting ambience in your living room.
