When you’re living in a townhome or another similarly sized urban space, large furniture becomes somewhat out of the question.
There simply isn’t enough room to accommodate bulky pieces while still remaining functional and roomy. At Creative Classics, we understand this balance better than most. When it comes to small spaces, the right proportion of items makes all the difference.
Here are five essential pieces that won’t crowd your living room but will make it feel like home nonetheless!
- Sleeper Sofa
The sleeper sofa is perhaps the most functional piece of furniture you’ll ever buy. It’s especially useful in homes where a guest bedroom is not an option. These comfortable, multipurpose sofas are essential for modern living.
If you live in a home where you’re able to have a guest bedroom, consider modular seating when it comes to your sofa. These unique pieces can create different styles and you can make them smaller or larger as needed.
Regardless of which style you choose, sofas are an essential that will make your living room actually feel like a living room, even when the rest of your apartment is sharing the space.
- A Great Coffee Table
Your ideal coffee table will be roughly half the size of the sofa and have multiple functions in order to maximize space in your living room.
A great coffee table can be practically anything you’d like. Nesting coffee tables provide additional ottomans that function as seats or footrests underneath the table itself. Lift top coffee tables can function as desks, eating tables, contain storage space, and more.
Coffee tables are more than just a place to put drinks or books. A great coffee table will maximize urban living room space and become a staple piece you can’t live without.
- Ottoman or Bench
Ottomans or benches in living rooms may seem like a waste of space at first, but these essential pieces are more than just fun additions to your relaxing zone.
The right pieces will provide storage such as for blankets and also be used for additional seating space when you need it. These are perfect for people who love to entertain or just want additional surface space in their living room.
Your best bet is to invest in pieces that can work in a variety of ways, such as function as a table, extra seating, and storage for items that don’t need to be in view.
- Armoire That Functions as a Desk
If your living room also functions as your office, it’s likely you have a hard time separating the two spaces.
When you’re tired of having to move your computer, unplug cords, and hide the printer in the closet when friends come over, try something that’s more elegant and functional. An armoire that functions as a desk is the perfect way to close off your working space from the living room when you’re not on the clock.
Select a piece that can easily hide your desk with the closing of a cabinet or the shutting of a drawer when company’s coming. It’s effective and you won’t have to rush to put away things!
- End Tables
Skip sofa tables—the tables that sit behind the sofa—when you have limited space in your living room. End tables can hold lamps and whatever else you need so you can save space. These can also function as seating or just go at the end of couches.
When placing end tables, ensure that people have enough room to pass by on both sides of the sofa. The height of the table shouldn’t be taller than the arm of the sofa, but shouldn’t be any lower than the height of the sofa seat. This ideal height makes reaching for something while sitting quite easy.
These tables are full of possibilities when it comes to your living room!
At Creative Classics, we only sell high-quality furniture that’s been made right here in the United States. We aim to meet the challenges that often come with living in the DC Metro area. With multiple size options and custom selections, we help you achieve the perfect balance for your living room space.
Learn more about these essential pieces that won’t clutter your living room and how you can customize and stage them perfectly in your home!
