It’s more to a living room than a sofa and a flat screen. Find out why you need more than a sofa and flat-screen in your living room after the break…
This is so common in a bachelor pad, a big bulky leather sofa or sectional (that’s probably too big for your living room) with a flat-screen mounted on the wall and that’s it. No coffee table, extra seating, textiles, nothing. What’s comfortable and livable about this setup?
All living rooms in a bachelor pad need the following:
- A sofa that fits in the space and is comfy
- Coffee table
- Something to place on the coffee table like a gentleman’s tray or coffee books
- Side table(s)
- Lighting (floor or table lamp)
- Accent chairs / man chair
- Throw pillows
- Wall Art
- Area rug (If you have wood floors)
- Plants (real or faux)
- Throw Blanket
- Curtains
You don’t have to go out and drop a bag on living room furniture but there are some inexpensive options available at Ikea, Amazon, or Target. You can also look on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace to see if you can find some gently used second-hand furniture.
Let’s take a look at how a half-empty, lackluster living room can look with the following items listed above.
See why you need these items? They make a space feel comfy, cozy, and complete. Your living room is a very important room in your bachelor pad, it’s the first thing people see when they come over so you would want to make it functional for entertaining or to chill. This is why you need more than a sofa and flat-screen in your living room.
RL Pro Tips:
- When you have your TV mounted on the wall buy a console to place underneath it.
- Don’t buy a matching living room set from the furniture store, mix and match pieces for a more modern look.
