What do you get when you combine cupboards with a desk? A credenza!
Credenzas usually go in a living room or a dining room area. They feature an extra-long desk with cabinets on top. As long as you have the space to hold a credenza in your home, it can complete the look for whatever room you put it in.
Well-chosen furniture helps each room tell a story. Whether you want guests to feel like their among royalty, or just hanging out, your furniture will set the tone.
What other types of indoor furniture can suit your decorating styles? Read on to find out.
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Different Types of Sofas
Did you know that there’s more than one type of sofa? A well-chosen sofa will make or break your entire living room setup. Whether you’re looking for a comfy chill space or a formal living room, there’s a sofa to meet your needs.
Here’s a shortlist of all the different styles of sofas you can buy:
- Chesterfield
- English
- Tuxedo
- Camelback
- Chaise lounge
- Loveseat
- Sleeper
- Recliner
- Settle
- Bridgewater
- Lawson
- Cabriole
A Chesterfield is a type of sofa that uses tufted upholstery. It can be a regular sofa or a couch, and it can come in a sectional design.
The English sofa has rolled arms, and the arms are lower than the back. It has a regal look that’s great for a formal living room.
On the other hand, a tuxedo sofa has high arms that are the same height as the back of the couch. It’s a lot like a cabriole, except the cabriole will be curved.
Do you want cushions that can be removed? Then looking to get a lawson couch. The back cushions don’t attach to the main sofa, and you can remove them at your leisure. Lawson couches are usually extra-large and extra comfy!
Know Your Room Layout
You’ll want to consider your room layout when buying a sofa. Double-check that the size of the sofa won’t overpower your living room.
For instance, it shouldn’t impede foot traffic or take up too much space. You also want to check that the sofa will be able to fit through your front doorway. Sometimes sofas will have legs that you can unscrew to make deliveries easier.
More Napping and Lounging Furniture
Sofas are popular nap spots for most households. But they’re not the only furniture that you can sleep on.
Here’s a list of some of the best indoor furniture for lounging:
- Sleigh bed
- Daybed
- Hammock
- Futon
A sleigh bed is precisely what it sounds like; a bed shaped like a sleigh. Sleigh beds are very fancy and usually made of wood.
You’ll be able to enjoy a piece of furniture from the early 19th century that makes you look like royalty. Just be careful when cleaning wood furniture, so you don’t damage it.
A daybed is a more casual approach. Daybeds are perfect for living rooms, guest bedrooms, or anywhere you like. Hammocks are also a stylish way to relax and they work great for small spaces.
The same holds true for futons. They are also great for small spaces since you can transform them from the upright position into a bed position.
Different Types of Tables
How many tables do you want your house to have? There’s a lot of fun creations and styles available. You could easily incorporate multiple tables into your interior decor.
Here’s a list of our favorite table styles:
- Coffee
- Console
- Dining room
- Bedside
- Accent
- Ottoman
Coffee tables are short and usually placed right in the center of the seating furniture. You can use coffee tables to display flowers or other centerpieces.
Console tables are long and narrow, and you put them behind the sofa. Console tables work great for entry halls and foyers.
An end table is a lot like a coffee table, except it’ll be on the end of the sofa. End tables are the perfect spot for your guests to place their drinks on, but don’t forget the coasters!
Dining room tables are an entire world of choices. You can choose different themes, and materials.
For instance, wood is a popular furniture material for dining room tables, and so is glass. As far as decorating styles go, you could get a rustic or elegantly designed table. There are even industrial-style dining room tables, along with contemporary ones.
Dresser or Chest of Drawers?
One of the most essential pieces of furniture in your bedroom will be your dresser or chest of drawers.
Here are a few of the different styles:
- Horizontal Dresser
- Combo Dresser
- Double Dresser
- Gentleman’s Chest
- Media Chest
- Lingerie Chest
A horizontal dresser is one of the most popular design styles since it fits nicely in most bedrooms. You’ll be able to enjoy a horizontally oriented design, and there will probably be 2 columns of drawers.
A standard vertical chest is also called a tallboy. Using a double stack of drawers, you’ll have a column-shaped dresser. In some cases, the upper half of a tall boy is replaced by a cupboard, so you can use it as an armoire.
What’s the difference between a chest of drawers and a dresser? Dressers tend to be broader and short. While a chest of drawers tends to be tall and narrow.
It’s also common for dressers to have a space for a mirror on top of them. This is because the idea behind a dresser is that you’ll be getting dressed in front of it.
The chest of drawers is more like a type of storage space. There won’t be any place for a mirror on top since it’s so tall.
Before deciding whether to get a dresser or a chest of drawers, you’ll want to double-check how much space you have. Measure the wall where you plan on putting the dresser, and then double-check the width and height of the dresser. You’ll also want to consider depth to have enough room to open and close your drawers.
Transforming Your Home’s Look with Indoor Furniture
Now you know about some of the most unique pieces of indoor furniture. If you’re serious about transforming the feel of your home, you’ll want to start considering the bigger picture.
Are you trying to create a laidback vibe? Or are you going for a more formal approach?
Once you know the feeling you want the room to have, you can find the pieces of furniture that can help create it. Since you’re already on the way towards having the home of your dreams, why not go one step further? See what the rest of our site can help with.