How to choose furniture?

Many criteria determine the interior of the apartment, but the main thing is furniture. At first glance, it’s not so easy to choose a beautiful headset that fits perfectly into the interior, both in design and in size. Cozy atmosphere, an oasis of comfort and respectability of the room depend on the furniture purchased. In our article, we will consider how to choose furniture for each room.

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General furniture tips

In order to facilitate the process of choosing furniture, you need to remember a few very simple tips.

Tip number 1

When choosing furniture, first of all, pay attention to its design. If the appearance is not of interest, then you should not consider such an option. It is preferable to purchase furniture in soft colors, otherwise - you will have to replace furnishings every year. Bright colors bother very quickly, in some cases even begin to annoy. In addition, the general color scheme of the interior should be taken into account. If the room is decorated in bright colors, then the shade of furniture can be in a contrasting solution.

In this case, you can use the headset in color:

• mahogany;
• a nut;
• wenge.

If the interior of the room is dark, then light furniture can be made of:

• beech;
• light oak;
• alders.

Council number 2

If you are quite comfortable with the appearance of the furniture, then the next aspect is the functionality of the items. In order to choose the perfect furniture option, you should connect spatial thinking. In the case of storage systems, it is necessary to analyze what things and where exactly will be stored, is there a sufficient number of shelves, mezzanine sections and drawers?

Important! In addition to spaciousness, access to furniture should be free. Remember what problems you had with old furniture and try not to purchase new furniture with similar design flaws.

Council number 3

The next criterion for the selection of furniture is quality. You should familiarize yourself with the materials from which the furniture is made. It is great if natural wood is used, but at present it is a luxury and not every consumer is able to afford it.

An alternative is chipboard and MDF, which have quite satisfactory characteristics and are in a price trend.

Tip number 4

You should also pay attention to fittings. The durability and reliability of the entire furniture structure is affected by the quality of the fasteners. Currently, the modern market is represented by fittings produced in such countries as:

• Germany;
• China;
• Poland;
• Italy.

Important! As a rule, the accessories of European companies are more reliable.

Tip number 5

An important value is the price factor. In order for furniture to be a pleasure, you need to do a little marketing research, analyze web pages, go to other stores, and after that you can determine the cost for the model you are interested in.

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Furnishing the living room

How to choose furniture in the living room? The living room is a place in the apartment where a lot of time is spent, so a lot of time and financial expenses are spent for its improvement.

Layout

First you need to pay attention to the layout of the future living room.With the small dimensions of the room, each corner should be rationally used. Furniture items should only be necessary. In such cases, a soft corner sofa of compact size, on which 4 people can fit, is very much in demand.

Ease of movement

Between the pieces of furniture should be left aisles. In small living rooms, sofas are installed, on which there are no familiar armrests. If you have a spacious room, then you can turn on your imagination and fill the living room with couches, ottomans, poufs and other “excesses”.

Important! You can also apply the island version of upholstered furniture, which is located in the center of the room, after which there is a wonderful and extraordinary atmosphere.

The perception of the space of the room depends on the furniture:

• Volumetric soft corners look great in spacious rectangular rooms.
• The presence of full three-seater sofas can visually shorten the living room, especially when the furniture is moved to the end wall.
• If the living room has a complex layout, then it is more rational to abandon the sofa, and equip the room with several chairs.

Important! It is necessary to understand the purpose for which you acquire a particular piece of furniture, whether it plays a specific role or is used for multifunctionality. So, for example, a sofa can be used as a “seat” or when unfolding, turn it into a sleeping place, while the design allows you to use the box for storing the bed.

Design

Choosing furniture for the living room, you should decide what to choose - on a set or a modular system:

• Furniture sets of the middle price segment have been operating for about five years, mainly in the first place it requires the replacement of a sofa. Most likely, you will not be able to purchase a similar item in the store that matches the shape and upholstery of this one, so you will have to get rid of it. In this situation, the chairs no longer harmonize with the interior, and also require replacement.
• In a modular system, everything is much simpler and interchangeable. If the chair is damaged, it can be replaced with a pair of ottomans with the same upholstery. Financial costs in this case are minimal.

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Furnishing the kitchen

Before choosing kitchen furniture, it is worth analyzing for what purpose you use it:

• If the cooking process is not important for the hostess, you can apply the option of "minimalism". In this case, only the most necessary items are placed in the kitchen, such as a table, a stool and a pair of lockers.
• For a business woman who is constantly in a hurry on business, the kitchen should be equipped with all kinds of household appliances, thanks to which you can quickly cook food.
• The kitchen-studio requires the installation of a bar, which is an invariable attribute of such a room.
• Gorgeous housewives who like to pamper their home residents with sweets, prefer a cozy dining area and a practical set.

For kitchen furniture, the color aspect is important, therefore, depending on the decor of the kitchen, sets can be selected in several keys:

• one-color solution;
• monochrome option;
• combined style.

Important! A significant moment is the harmony of the furniture facade with the general background of the room, its color scheme, decor elements, apron trim, flooring. It is also necessary to take into account the appearance of the interior, which must necessarily correspond to the appearance of the room.

How to choose kitchen furniture in a certain interior style?

• The classic version, which is the only style not subject to time, oblivion is unknown to him, and it remains eternal. Kitchen furniture made of real wood, as a rule, is very massive, so it is mainly equipped with houses with high ceilings and huge windows.The interior looks very solid, the atmosphere is filled with calm.
• Art Nouveau style is very popular. Such furniture is convenient and thoughtful. In the kitchen set there are no unnecessary elements. Household appliances are built-in and hide behind the doors. The facades of the headset are not decorated with bright colors.
• To create a Country style, wicker furniture made of natural wood is used. The country kitchen is cozy because it is simply furnished in a rural way and beautifully furnished in a modern way.
• High-tech style is the exact opposite of Country. Furniture items are unusual, there is a predominance of metal and glass structures. In this style, the possibility of transformation and ergonomics are appreciated.

At any choice of style of kitchen furniture, it is always necessary to pay attention to table-tops. For their manufacture, durable material should be used and covered with a moisture-resistant coating. The quality of this piece of furniture can extend the durability of the entire structure. A prerequisite is to check the drawers and doors so that they easily open and extend. Skews on this furniture are not allowed.

Important! If the kitchen has a non-standard layout, then it is preferable to consult a specialist and make kitchen furniture to order.

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How to choose children's furniture?

A children's room is a difficult space, because the place for active games intersects with a sleeping corner and a working area. The comfort of the room provides a large number of pieces of furniture that must meet the needs of the child and his age.

Consider the main criteria how to choose the right furniture for the children's room:

• reasonableness;
• functionality;
• compactness.

The furniture in the children's room creates a psychologically comfortable environment and helps the child to develop on a physical and mental level. In addition, additional little things can bring comfort to the interior of the room.

Important! Furniture structures must be made of environmentally friendly material, be non-hazardous and not cause allergic reactions.

Helpful hints:

• Furniture with an original design looks advantageous. In small-sized children's rooms, it is most practical to install an ergonomic version of furniture, such as modular and multi-tiered.
• Professionals do not recommend dividing a nursery into strict functional zones. So, in the interior there should be a berth, which is set based on the size of the room. Moreover, the place to sleep can be suspended, transformed or stationary.
• You should buy a wardrobe, a computer table for installing a PC, several chairs and many racks for storing a constantly updated collection of dolls and cars.

Important! It is recommended not to purchase furniture for a children's room, which has complex designs. Doors and drawers should be easy to open, while the child should be able to easily reach them. Since children prefer everything colorful, it is best to buy furniture in bright colors.

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Furnish the hallway

The furnishings for the hallway must be multifunctional and at the same time compact. This requirement is due to the small size of the hallway. Sometimes situations arise when it is not possible to install even a closet or chest of drawers, although this is an indispensable attribute of the room.

Here's what designers recommend here:

• There are various modifications of wardrobes, while a wardrobe is an ideal option. Thanks to the sliding structure, rational organization of space is observed.
• Hallway furniture should have light colors, so the dark environment in combination with a poorly lit corridor causes a depressing state.
• A hanger is a good option, the small dimensions of which allow you to place not only clothes, but also hats, umbrellas and bags. Floor types of hangers look very stylish, but additional space is needed to install them.
  Another important attribute of the hallway is a cabinet for shoes. Such a piece of furniture is both open and closed design. The first variety is a dubious option in terms of aesthetics. The second type has not the best ventilation. The best option is a combined view, in which there are both closed and open shelves.

Important! Modular constructions, which are equipped with several pieces of furniture and decorated in the same style, are perfectly perceived for the hallway. Modular furniture creates a complete image of the hallway.

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Furnishing the bedroom

How to choose bedroom furniture? Before choosing bedroom furniture, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with well-known requirements. All pieces of furniture are made of wood, leather, chipboard, MDF while the supporting structures are made of solid wood or metal.

Materials

The most environmentally friendly raw materials are, of course, wood. In this case, the preferred option is:

• alder;
• Birch;
• oak;
• larch;
• beech;
• Pine;
• sweet cherry.

Important! Any piece of furniture from this material is able to fill the bedroom with a pleasant aroma of nature, and the released volatile products enhance health.

Plastic and chipboard are very popular. Thanks to modern technologies, branded companies produce furniture of excellent quality from these raw materials. It is completely safe, as in the manufacture of expensive paint and glue are used, which contain no toxic substances.

Furnishings

When choosing bedroom furniture, in addition to environmental friendliness, the functionality of objects should also be taken into account, since the proper organization of the internal space creates comfort and coziness in the room. Interesting furniture options help turn it into a comfortable sitting area.

The assortment is very diverse. The modern market is represented by sliding wardrobes, canopies over beds, various stained-glass windows of facades, luxurious mirrors, carved dressers, bedside and dressing tables and other pieces of furniture.

Important! If the bedroom has large dimensions, then a convenient option is to purchase a headset.

With the small size of the bedroom you have to choose:

• The wardrobe bed is a marvel of modern furniture design. Throughout the day, the sleeping place is hidden in the closet, so the room looks spacious. At the same time, the design is equipped with additional devices, niches and mezzanines for storing things. A wardrobe bed allows you to choose comfortable furniture in a small bedroom, without violating the aesthetics of the situation.
• In bedroom decors, the sofa is in great demand, which is able to transform into a full bed. For its compactness, mobility and versatility, this product has been appreciated by consumers. Folding models are equipped with a hidden drawer for folding the bed.
• For a small bedroom, the salvation is a wardrobe. Thanks to sliding systems, the space of the territory is significantly saved. When installing corner wardrobes in the interior, square meters of the room are won even more. Mesh baskets, various drawers, shelves for shoes and clothes, a hanger for ties, shelves for jewelry and bags are placed inside such a product.

We change the perception of space

In the choice of bedroom furniture, your desires remain priority, since it is you who will have to spend a long time in this room. However, long-term experience of specialists can significantly simplify the solution of this issue. We must skillfully use them, because they are really practical. Basic tips on how to choose the right furniture to adjust the room:

• Selected furniture with a catchy design and shapes can visually reduce the space, so it is preferable to design small rooms with headsets with a simpler design.
• The classic design of the furniture can give the interior respectability. The decor should have a chest of drawers, bedside tables, couches and a large bed.
• A winning option for adjusting the space is the presence of a sliding wardrobe with a mirrored facade.
• When filling a room with furniture, pay attention to the general stylistic features to create a holistic interior.
• If the bedroom is dark, then choosing furniture, give preference to light polishing, due to which the atmosphere is given some lightness.
• For spacious bright rooms there are no restrictions in the color scheme of furniture.
• Furniture with high legs and metal frames is a good option for a minimalist space in which everything must be subordinated to the general idea of ​​style.
• Furniture made of solid wood is universal and suitable for any interior, decorate any bedroom.
• A wonderful addition to the bedroom is a coffee table, which can be used as a stand for a laptop or used for tea drinking.

Bed

The bed is the main piece of furniture that receives the lion's share of attention. At present, it is not difficult to choose a bed for sleeping, as manufacturing companies produce it in a wide variety of interpretations. For example:

• If your interior is Japanese-style, then a platform bed will suit you.
• The presence of ethnic decor involves the design of a bedroom with a bed with a bamboo headboard.
• Romanticism and Classics implies the presence of a bed decorated with carving or inlay.
• Retro and Country style is characterized by the installation of wrought iron beds.

Important! Leather products are universal, they perfectly decorate all interiors and are suitable for any stylistic decisions.

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Furnish the bathroom

How to choose bath furniture? In terms of microclimatic conditions, the bathroom is a problematic room, so the choice of furniture can create some difficulties. An ordinary bedside table or pencil case is not suitable for this room, in this case it is advisable to consider specific options that have undergone special processing and are reliably protected from aggressive factors.

Chipboard, MDF, plastic are chosen as raw materials for the production of such furniture. Metal and glass are relevant, but furniture made of these materials is specific and not suitable for every interior.

Important! It is not recommended to use a tree that does not tolerate humidity, in addition, in terms of price, it “bites”.

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Stock footage

In this article, we examined all the principles of arranging different rooms. We hope that now it will be easier for you to choose furniture for the living room, kitchen, bedroom or nursery.