5 Must-Have Items To Furnish Your Living Room For Under €950

A living room is usually the most utilised area in the home. This could be because of the many functions it has to fulfil. After all, it’s where we primarily entertain guests and ourselves. We watch TV, play games, socialise, and relax in this room. Some living rooms are even used for homework and eating too. But if you are decorating your living space and your budget is pinched, it can be difficult to know where to start. Do you prioritise the sofa or smaller home accessories? To help you with this task, EZ Living Furniture had to put together a cost-effective plan with 5 items to decorate or completely redecorate your living area for under €950. 

1. A Sofa Is Essential

This is the one item of furniture that you cannot be without in a living room. A sofa can be costly but, if treated well, it can last you a number of years, so truly it is worth the money you spend on it. Quite simply, a sofa is an investment. When purchasing a sofa, you must first research the types of sofas available and fully understand your needs as a family. One of the most budget-friendly sofas is a 2-seater sofa, but if you have a large family or entertain often, then a 3-seater sofa or 4-seater sofa will probably be more suitable for you. Available floor space will also play a role in deciding on the best sofa for you. For example, a corner sofa is great for large groups but will consume the biggest amount of floor space, limiting what else you can and can’t fit in your space.

Try and stay clear of cheap sofas from low-quality brands. Trust us, it will cost you more in the long run when you end up having to replace it within a year or two of first purchasing it. Instead, if money is tight, browse the clearance section of high-quality brands like ours. This will mean that you get all the high-quality products you deserve but at a lower-than-usual price. 2-seater sofas can be purchased for as little as €749. Alternatively, you should seek out seasonal promotional sales like our Octoberfest Sale - due to start on the 10th of October. Absolutely everything is reduced, so watch this space. 

While other aspects of decorating can be scrimped on, we don’t recommend doing this when choosing a sofa.

2. A Coffee Table, Lamp Table Or Nest Of Tables Is A Must

Whether you are aware of it or not, a surface area is needed in a living room. This could be in the form of a coffee table, a nest of tables, or a lamp table. The size of the table is dependent on your requirements. A small lamp table will suffice if all you need the surface for is lighting, a remote control and maybe a cup of tea. Should you want flexibility, a nest of tables could be the ideal choice for you. These space-saving, stackable tables will allow you to pull out an extra table or two at a moment’s notice for that unexpected guest. Coffee tables are, of course, the largest option, but have a larger surface and storage area than the other alternatives. Lamp tables start from €119, coffee tables can be purchased for as little as €179, while nests of tables can be purchased starting at €159. This is a relatively inexpensive purchase, but an absolutely necessary one.

3. Lighting Makes All The Difference

The importance of lighting should never be underestimated, especially in a living room. The perfect ceiling light, table lamp, or floor lamp is likely all that you need to turn a dull and boring-looking space into a standout room. Lighting should be chosen to reflect your preferred mood in that particular area. In a living room, you might want to use this space to relax in the evenings. If this is the case, lighting with a warm and soothing orange glow is what you should choose. Bright and clean white lighting is more suitable for office spaces and those areas in the home where you want to stay focused and alert. If you want to make a statement, a floor lamp is one way to do it. Ceiling lights can help to draw attention to a specific area within a room. For instance, a ceiling lamp above a dining table, kitchen island, or coffee table in a living room helps to illuminate and highlight. Table lamps are the most budget-friendly choice and can be purchased for as little as €19. 

4. Rugs To Add Cosiness

This tip is incredibly important. A rug instantly enhances decor and brightens a room. This incredible piece not only provides a more efficient and affordable way to warm up your living room, but they also just add a great deal of cosiness to the space. Area rugs can help to define specific zones in a room and are great noise-cancellers too. Rugs are softer and warmer to walk on and are welcomed in rooms with hard and cold wooden floors. Quite frankly, a rug has so many benefits that it would be bad decision-making not to include one in every room in the home. Rugs start from as little as €39.

5. Home Accessories To Finish

Home Accessories help to complete the look of a room and this includes a living room. Without smaller home accessories, a space can lack that much–needed embellishment. Vases, ornaments, and pot plants can be picked up for less than €10 and have a huge impact on how a room feels. Accessories can add personality, colour, and an element of interest to the living room and are not something that should be ignored when decorating this room. 

And there you have it, for less than €950 you can fully furnish your living room. If you play your cards right and keep an eye out for our Octoberfest Sale (due to begin on the 10th of October), you might just grab yourself a bargain or ten!

These essential items are just the starting point. If you want to make your living room look more inviting, read: Accessories That Make Everything In Your Home Look Expensive.

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