A vast majority of time is spent in living room by most families. This is the room where you get to do the ‘fun’ things at home like watching TV, listening to music, enjoying games and entertaining guests and friends. The basic living room furniture pieces are chairs, sofas, tables, entertainment units. In some cases the living room is also used for accommodating overnight guests. That is why a sofa cum bed becomes a ‘must have item’ in your living room.
Other types of beds are also seen in living room.
Choices of Bed-Sets
Common categorization of living room furniture beds is following.
1. Canopy bed
2. Divan bed
3. Futon bed
4. Sofa bed/Sofa cum bed
5. Floor Pillow
Canopy Bed
Canopy bed gives a more attractive look to your living room. Available in various styles and finishes, canopy beds are considered very stylish.
A canopy bed offers charm and elegance with its classic style and lasting appeal.
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The canopy beds used in living room are considered as decorative accents and hence look very stylish and fashionable. The actual beauty of the canopy bed lies on the canopy and the four exquisitely carved posts.
Types of canopy beds are
a) Solid Wood Canopy Beds
b) Metal Cast Canopy Beds
c) Wrought Iron Canopy Beds
d) Steel Canopy Beds
e) Ornate Cast Iron Canopy Beds
Divan Bed
Divans are single beds, especially set with pillows or cushions against a wall in your living room. The Divan beds are available in variety of styles and finishes and look great in any room with its proper upholstery. A divan is useful if you are tight for space in your living room.
Divans or Divan Beds are usually made of wood of various types like oak, pine, cherry, mahogany, teak, timber, plywood etc. The Divans generally have boxes or built in drawers which help in storage of bed covers, pillows, quilts and many other items. Set against a wall in your living room, a divan bed covered by a beautiful bed cover with matching pillows or cushions is a wonderful attraction in your living room, which is both fashionable and functional.
Futon Bed
A futon includes either the mattress, or the convertible furniture it sits upon, or both. The quality and styling of futon has dramatically improved since its first appearance. Originally referred to as traditional Japanese bedding system, Futons are now seen as a part of living room furniture in most homes in various countries of the world.
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A futon serves as a seating arrangement during the day and it can be converted to a sleeping space at night. It takes the form of a bed, couch or chair which provides a comfortable and sturdy space for sitting as well as sleeping. Some futon furniture comes with wood frames that can be stored in some other place to save space. A futon can also provide handy lodgings for overnight guests making the futon an ideal addition to living room.
Sofa Bed/Sofa cum Bed
Popularly known as Sofa cum Bed, a sofa bed is a very important piece of furniture in living room. This type of sofa is very functional as it can remain like a normal sofa in your living room or drawing room and at the same time transform into a bed when the need arises.
It is one of the most practical and stylish piece of furniture for your living room. It is a great space saver and so if you want to save space with aesthetic appeal, opt for a sofa cum bed. The sofa bed combines comfort with style.
Floor Pillow
A floor pillow is a stylish decor element which can add color or texture to any empty space in your living room. It is used frequently when watching television or playing games in your room.
Considered as both fashionable and functional, a floor pillow is widely used in a living room. It is an ideal piece of foam or padded furniture used to casually relax on the floor in your living room. Any fabric can be used to make a floor pillow. However some fabrics used in making floor pillows are
a) Denim
b) Canvas
c) Leather
d) Vinyl