For most families, the living room is one of the most-used areas of the house. It’s where everyone gathers for holidays and celebrations, kids do their homework, and friends come to watch the game. It’s crucial that this area is comfortable and user-friendly for your family’s needs. If your house needs an upgrade, it may be time to update your living room furniture. Not sure where to start? Read on as Paradise Living in Lahaina, HI, shares three tips to get you started.

Update Your Living Room Furniture With These 3 Tips

1. Pick a Style & Color Palette

Crave a total transformation for your living space? Try a completely different decorating scheme. Turn country-chic into modern, or mid-century modern into Hollywood. Once you’ve chosen a style, use it to inform your color palette. Minimalist decor requires layers of white with a few colored accessories, while Hollywood involves loud hues like vibrant violet, scarlet, black and white.

2. Consider Function

When it’s time to choose living room furniture, consider function. How many people do you want the room to seat? Opt for a couch and several chairs, depending on the room’s size. Will you need ample lighting for those winter days working from home? Go for recessed lights with some task lighting for focused study sessions. Want to focus everything around the TV for movie and game nights? Consider facing all the seating in the same direction and installing a projection screen to bring the night to life.

3. Keep Size in Mind

Furniture size is one of the most important aspects of design. While you’ll need room to move around, you’ll also need plenty of seating, storage, and a coffee table. Make sure all the pieces you like will fit together in the room—don’t just choose a huge couch or armchair and work everything else around it. Select pieces that fit the new style and layout of the room.

You can create a stunning new room by picking a décor style and color palette and then moving on to functional living room furniture that complements the room. For help selecting the perfect pieces, call Paradise Furniture at (808) 661-9818. Visit the website for information on their wide range of affordable new and pre-owned furniture. The store also offers reupholstering services to mend your old favorites.