After moving into a new house or apartment, a major problem for homeowners is filling the family room space with the right furniture. Questions usually arise deciphering what kind of furniture is needed, and how many pieces does someone need before the space begins to feel cramped. Finding the right furniture takes a while and often requires multiple tries. However, here are a few tips to help you find the right furniture for your family room.

First, you should agree on what function your family room is supposed to serve. It is supposed to be an entertainment oasis or a restful place reserved only for guests? Questions like these can help you hone in on the right kind of furniture needed to turn your family room into the kind of room it was intended to be.

Often the hardest place to start, but the sofa is usually the definitive item when it comes to Family Room Furniture. Putting the sofa in first can give you a better idea of how much space there is left to fill. Nowadays, there are so many kind of sofas, it can be a little hard to choose the right one. Nevertheless, here are a few options to consider.

Two Seaters

Two Seaters some of the most popular kinds of sofa. Not too big that it consumes all available space but big enough to be considered sofa. Their unique size makes incredibly cozy and allows for the ability to stock up on other items to complement them. For customers with smaller families or smaller spaces, a two seater is an incredibly viable option. Just because it is small doesn’t it cannot be stylish. Two Seater can come in leather and fabric options, so choose wisely.

Sectionals

For those with larger families or larger family rooms, sectionals are often the way to go. Sectionals allows for all family members to be seated on the same sofa and keeps everyone together in the same location. In addition, for those family members that like to keep their feet up, sectionals provide a larger seating area at the end to alleviate this issue. The L-Shaped structure allows the sofa to sit in the corner of the room, creating more floor space and the ability add other pieces of furniture around it.

Recliners

In this current of age of consumption, it’s all about being comfortable. Nothing says comfort better than a recliner. Recliners provide the seater with the ability to kick their feet up and lay back. Over the years, recliners have become incredibly popular furniture items for the family room. Plus, avid movie watchers love them. Some recliners are electrically motorized and others pop out. For the electrically motorized options, be aware of the cables as some options may need to be plugged in. Hiding these cables can serve to be a problem in itself. Recliners will make a bold statement and it’ll be source of a lot of smiles for the kids.

Sofa-Beds

Too many family members over and they need a place to sleep? Maybe you should invest in a sofa-bed. Popular in the 80s and 90s, sofa-beds still offer a unique solution to bedding issues and it’s multi-functionality can definitely help those living in one room apartments. One minute it’s a bed, the other, it’s a sofa - what’s more amazing than that.

If you are looking for something easy to clean, it would be best invest in leather rather than fabric sofa, however fabric sofas can be sealed with a protective seal to prevent stains and destruction. Please keep this in mind when considering your options for family room furniture.

Coffee Table/End Tables

Over the last few years, coffee tables and end tables have become increasingly popular. A great question to ask when considering a coffee table and or end table would be the function it intends to serve. Some coffee tables can be considered centerpieces and others are more functional.

End-Tables are great in creating another surface space. Lamp and end-tables go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you are looking to create some atmosphere, choosing an end-table will help incredibly.

Before investing in a coffee table/end-table always consider the size of your space. Coffee tables will decrease the size of real-estate you have in your family room. Glass coffee tables may also be dangerous to children, while wooden coffee tables can dent and scratch easily. Consider all of these possibilities when purchasing a coffee table.

Entertainment Units/Wall Systems

As mentioned earlier, understanding the function of the space will change the requirements for furniture pieces required. Entertainments Units have become increasingly popular with the home-theatre movement. Entertainments Units usually house all of your entertainment devices and sound systems. They also provide an extra storage option for those with limited spaces.

Wall Systems are more decorative as they encompass the entire wall space. Various cabinets and floating shelves provide more places for storage and creative places to hide gifts.

All these pieces together will create a unique feel for your living room. Choose the item most important to you and build on from that. Interior Design is all about going with your gut, so find the pieces that you enjoy and serve a purpose and you’ll be on your way to the perfect family room.