Every so often, we can all do with a change. It doesn’t have to be a big change, or one that applies throughout your home but after the holiday season has finally passed and you’ve started to get into the work routine again, everything can feel a little dull and boring. To find a bit more motivation, some more energy or a spark of inspiration, we can make some changes to our home that range from a complete redecoration to just swapping furniture around or adding some new features.

The living room is where you spend a large amount of your time at home, as well as entertaining any guests that visit. As such, it’s the first room that needs to be looked at and worked on. This is a project to help you do things and enjoy a nicer looking home. Here are a few ideas we’ve come up with – what would you do?

Finding a focus

Shimla Carved Mango 6-Drawer Shelved Coffee Table Shimla Carved Mango 6-Drawer Shelved Coffee Table

What do you really use your living room for – or maybe the better question is, what do you want to use it for? Is it an area to entertain friends and family in, or do you want to just relax with a good book or film after a hard day? Perhaps you want to do both at times, or have an informal working area for your computer or hobbies – the possibilities are endless but you need to made a decision first, or the change won’t last more than a week!

If you have guests often, then make the room about conversation and interaction – and you can’t do that any better than with a good coffee table, such as the Shimla Carved Mango 6-Drawer Shelved Coffee Table, which offers a fantastic design as well as storage and draw space. It’s a great height and perfect for placing drinks, food or objects without blocking anyone else in the room.

Showing your personality

Tapestry Jacquard Throw/Bedspread Tapestry Jacquard Throw/Bedspread

We all have our own tastes and preferences and there are very simple and subtle ways that these can show through into our homes while not costing a lot of money or requiring huge changes. Throws are a great example of this, as they bring new colours and designs to your existing room to compliment or act as a stark contrast Not only that, but you get an extra layer of protection for your sofa which will keep it fresher, cleaner and nicer for longer. Our Tapestry Jacquard Throw/Bedspread is a great option for some strong, warm colours and a great design. Combine this with a new direction and location and you’ll get a fresh perspective on your living room.

Keeping up-to-date

Satara Mango Dakota Media Unit Satara Mango Dakota Media Unit

Television and media devices are common in a growing number of homes, with the living room being a common place to find them. From televisions to stereos and DVD players to games consoles, keeping them all together can look messy if you don’t plan ahead but what if you could find a way to show them off without the mess? Casa Bella Furniture has a number of media units such as the Satara Mango Dakota Media Unit, which will provide the perfect setting for your modern appliances. Never miss a thing on television form your favourite shows to the news.

With the right positioning, you can easily get the setup right for the whole family to have the best views and access to their devices. Bring everyone together by sharing these times and involving everyone. Where you place the unit and the furniture after that is up to you, but lighting levels and the shape of the room can help mix things up.

We’d love to hear how you keep your living room looking fresh and new, so get in touch!