The Ultimate Living Room Furniture Buying Guide For Your Home in Malaysia
Minimalist, modern, traditional — the buzzwords often used in the world of furniture and interior design might sound familiar but there is no denying that they can be daunting too. Why? Because even after having worked tirelessly with an interior designer to bring your visions to life and moving into your dream home, finding the right furniture pieces to incorporate into your living space can seem like a whole new challenge on its own. And of all the rooms you’ll have to pick out furniture pieces for, the face of your home, also known as the living room, necessitates the best furniture to ensure that some of life’s best moments do indeed happen at home. Not too sure how to make that happen for yourself and your home? Fret not!
As much as designing the perfect living room can be a stressful venture even for the most skilled designers, the living room is one of the most serviceable spaces. This means that with the right living room sets, you will be able to create a modern living room that draws people in. All you’ll have to do is to search for furniture pieces that boast intangible qualities that will do wonders in distinguishing a standard living room from a stunning one.
What Furniture Should You Buy For Your Living Room?
Forget the claim that the kitchen is the heart of a home because we all know that the living room is the one true place where we end up spending most of our time. While the living room might serve varying purposes for different homeowners and obviously comes in a range of layouts, having the living room basics in place is a must for all. What are these so-called “basics” and which is the most important piece to have in the living room? Although it can be hard to narrow in on all the various types of modern living room furniture available on the market and pick one key piece that will make an impact on the overall vibe of your living space, there are a few living room furnishings that have the power to make your living room “the heart of the home”.
1. Sofas
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Sofas, sectionals or loveseats, whatever type of sofa you have your eye on, the sofa set you choose will play the role of the most important element in the living room. While it might be tempting for some homeowners to go all out and splurge on something that is luxurious and demands attention, it is best to go for something that checks all the boxes in terms of practicality and functionality. This means not only going for something that suits the configuration of your living room but also choosing the right upholstered pieces based on your lifestyle. Once you are done choosing between a fabric or modern leather sofa, the only thing left to do is to find the perfect spot for your new sofa so that you can maintain a sociable arrangement and the focal point of your living room remains identifiable. Thereafter, you can take the additional steps to dress your sofa so that there is still some personality present amidst all the logical moves taken thus far.
2. Coffee Tables
The sofa may be the main centrepiece of the living room, but your space might still be missing something — a modern coffee table. From coffee tables like the Dansk Coffee Table which is a contemporary take on the typical round coffee table to the Kay Quartz Top Coffee Table which is the ideal match for any minimalist living room, coffee tables come in a range of designs and styles. And just like your sofa, you’ll want to choose something functional. However, being a piece that is rarely used heavily, this is one furniture choice you can make based on what complements your style and taste. When it comes to aesthetics, your coffee table should be proportionate to the height of the sofa seat, low enough to not block the view of the TV — that is if it is placed in front of the TV — and appear compact, so that there is sufficient walking space for you and your guests.
3. Display Shelves and Cabinets
Besides a modern coffee table, another pleasant extra to have in your living room is a display shelf or display cabinet. Forget paying extravagant amounts for a customised built-in piece and invest in an affordable and characterful storage solution that is well-built enough to serve its main function — to store items. Capable of organising chaos, you’ll want to pick a living room display cabinet that will not impede the visual flow of the space. Whether this means going for wall shelves like the Bezel Wall Hanging Closed Cabinet or something magnificent and eye-catching like the Colour Display Cabinet, the choice is yours on how to best facilitate the flow of movement in your home. And aside from visualising the movement in the room, should you integrate these shelves and cabinets, be sure to get the measurements right so that it does not block the path of your big-ticket furniture pieces like the sofa.
4. TV Consoles
In most homes in Singapore, the TV tends to be the main focal point of the living room. This means that the way in which you house your TV can make or break the overall appeal and vibe of your interior design scheme. As such, TV consoles naturally become one of the most important furniture pieces to accentuate your living space. Being an accent piece despite its practical function, try to go for modern TV consoles that are constructed of different materials or feature a different style from the rest of your furniture pieces. This will ensure that your focal point truly stands out and the area around which your TV console lays remains visually interesting.
5. Accent Seating Solutions
Since accent chairs like armchairs, bean bags, leather stools and recliners are all great ways to provide more seating options for your guest, be sure to add this to your shopping list. Serving both practical and decorative purposes, choose accent chairs that coordinate with the style of your sofa. But be sure not to go overboard with this and fill every empty corner with a leather stool or bean bag as this can make the space feel too cramped. Rather, plan things ahead, and only fill in any extra negative space to better bring out your unique style and space.
What Should You Look For When Buying Living Room Furniture?
Quality, style and flow are the three things you should look out for when buying furniture. The latter two — style and flow — are design considerations. To ensure that the pieces you pick are stylish and flow with the space, you will first need to consider the purpose of your living room and who will be using it most frequently. Thereafter, start with the main piece of furniture to set the tone, and then choose other pieces that will accent it.
Now, the big question. How do you buy furniture that will stand the test of time and validate your initial cost of investment?
How Can You Tell if Furniture is of Good Quality?
When making purchases at furniture shops like Cellini which understand the importance of customer satisfaction, more often than not, you can rest assured that you will be on the receiving end of quality craftsmanship. Beyond searching for the best furniture shop in Malaysia, you’ll want to test and have a feel of the furniture for yourself rather than just carting out on an online platform. Head down to the store, feel the material and check for any cracks and splits before heading home with a piece that you find yourself being drawn to.
How To Match Furniture In Your Living Room
As we all know by now, living room furniture is not only utilitarian. More than able to create the right ambiance, the style of furniture you choose plays just as important of a role as its practicality and functionality. Even though going for comfort design furniture can help design a cohesive living room that is appealing, a lot more work has to be done in order for all the pieces to match. From setting your heart on a base colour that will establish a scheme throughout the entire space to choosing an anchor piece so that incorporating smaller accent pieces becomes a breeze, there are many ways to design a living room that matches your personality and taste. However, one of the easiest ways to ensure cohesiveness is to look into the latest furniture style and interior design trends to help you decide which qualities and values you want to bring to life. Currently, the top five furniture styles include contemporary, modern, minimalist, traditional, and industrial. Each boasting its own unique characteristics, determine which of these styles will help you create a multifunctional space.
Get The Complete Living Room Package At Cellini
Navigating the furniture world can seem overwhelming at face value but once you know what you want and need to bring your living room design ideas to life, finding the right pieces for your home will be a stress-free experience. And no one understands that better than Cellini. Driven to create contemporary living room furniture for all modern homes in Singapore, we offer a range of living room packages that include exclusive designs. Leveraging the new technology and top-quality materials, we combine the beauty of old traditions with innovation so that you can have furniture pieces like contemporary sofas, TV consoles and more at your disposal.
Visit our virtual showroom or head down to one of our furniture showrooms in Malaysia to get a closer look at our living room furniture packages and more!