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5 Small Living Room Ideas for Saving Space

Posted on October 25, 2018 by e2alei

Having a small living room is not a design disaster if you have the right tips and tricks to help you! Even the humblest of abodes can be transformed into a smart and stylish space for you and your family to enjoy. These 5 small living room ideas for saving space will help you to do just that…

Use Ottomans as Extra Seating

Our first tip for saving space in the lounge is also the simplest: use ottomans to create extra seating for times when your loveseat just isn’t enough! Ottomans are a versatile item of furniture, perfect for footrests, creating additional seating and also adding an interesting design element to your lounge! Bonus: If you put a pretty tray on top of an ottoman, it can function as a makeshift coffee table too. Talk about an all-rounder.

Incorporate Multi-Functional Furniture

Multi-functional furniture is the way forward for small living spaces, especially the lounge. When your floor space is limited, you want your furniture to prove its worth in as many ways as possible. We suggest using sleeper couches as a dynamic lounge piece, doubling as stylish seating and as additional sleeping space for guests.

While you’re at it, consider our Cubed Wooden Table, which functions as a beautiful dark brown coffee table and a storage space for your ottomans when not in use!

Plain Walls, Patterned Accessories

In a small living space, it is wise to keep your walls a plain and preferably neutral colour, as the simplicity allows the walls to expand and feel more spacious. Busy walls – whether it be patterned wallpaper, bright colours or too many photo frames – can make a small lounge feel constricted and overwhelmed. However, there is a catch! You can get away with a gallery wall in a small living room if you place pictures right up to the ceiling, as this creates the illusion of high ceilings and therefore more vertical space.

Hang Curtains Slightly Higher

This trick is pretty well known, but cannot be disregarded. The curtains in your lounge can go a long way to making a small space feel larger, if they are hung cleverly. We love the trend of hanging your curtains from higher up the wall, closer to the ceiling, as this elongates a space and gives vertical length to a room.

Smart Lighting in Small Spaces

Lighting can take up a deceiving amount of floor space in a small living room, and that is precious real estate that you could be putting to work! To combat this, we recommend using hanging light fixtures or wall-mounted fixtures that save floor space and illuminate your lounge simultaneously. Bonus: Hanging exposed Edison lightbulbs in your living space is a huge trend right now!

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5 Things to Avoid When Remodelling Your Living Room

Posted on March 15, 2021 by e2alei

A living room renovation can be a stressful feat. There are so many blogs and websites sharing advice on what to do, however very few offer advice on what not to do. Leisure Lounge has seen countless individuals waste money in renovation mistakes that could have been avoided. Read on for 5 mistakes to avoid in your living room remodel.

Mistakes to Avoid in Living Room Renovations

Save yourself money by knowing about these mistakes in advance. For more tips on living room remodel, furnishing and décor, visit the Leisure Lounge blog.

1. Buying the Furniture First

This is a major mistake that you will want to avoid when remodelling your living room. It is important that you complete the major parts, such as flooring and painting before purchasing your furniture. The last thing you want is to purchase a couch that completely clashes with the flooring of your living room. Therefore, you want to get the base of your living room done before purchasing new furniture.

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2. Setting an Unrealistic Budget

During a renovation, it is rare to come in below your initial budget. Therefore, set your budget to allow for 20% leeway. You may run into difficulties when re-tiling or need some unexpected repairs made on your roof, so it is important to budget for these expenses.

3. Not Considering Functionality

It can be so easy to get swept up in material swatches, colour combinations and décor that we forget to consider the functionality of a room. Don’t forget to consider window and door placement, as well as how the layout will impact traffic flow through the room.

4. Being Too Trendy

Yes, being too trendy is actually a downfall when it comes to home remodel! Trends are short-lived and you will find your room being outdated in just a few years. Investing in a good design will ensure that your living room maintains its timeless appeal until you are ready for another remodel. Whilst being on trend is something everybody wants, ensure that you capture an element of timelessness in the room.

5. Buying Cheap

We understand that everyone wants a bargain, however, you may regret that buy in the future. So many people purchase cheap materials and furniture and end up losing money when they have to replace them. Whilst you can get away with buying some items cheaply, you will want to invest in good quality flooring and paint, as well as certain furniture items.

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If you are currently remodelling your living room, invest in quality furniture from Leisure Lounge. All items can be customised to suit your living room and your preferences. Contact us today for more information for a quote.

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5 Tips for Dreamy Dining Room Decor

Posted on September 11, 2019 by e2alei

The modern dining room tends to lean more into the formal style than the dreamy. At Leisure Lounge, we believe that while the slick and minimalist modern look is popular, more people are looking for comfort and tradition when it comes to where they invite friends and family to dine. From feasts and celebratory times of the year, to simply having a more luxurious space to eat in, finding the right dining room decor tips can be challenging.

1. Going Scandinavian

The Scandinavian design trend is proving especially popular among those that are looking for a fresher and cleaner feel. This is an especially good look for the dining room. Partly, this is down to the fact that the Scandinavian look adds a more laid-back feel to the space, making it ideal for a dreamy dining room. It’s versatile too and makes it much easier to add new seating for unexpectedly high numbers of guests.

2. The Formal Look

If your tastes lean more to the traditional then you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to the dining room. More formal than other design trends, the traditional look is ideal for those that yearn for the days when eating with others meant dressing up for the occasion. If this is the look you’re aiming for, then focus primarily on getting the very best tableware and some pendant lighting so that visitors are hit by the wow factor as soon as they arrive.

3. Decadence & Art Deco

Art deco is all about the celebration of excess, and that makes it perfect when designing somewhere to feast. If you entertain around the dining room table more than any other room, then the art deco look is very simple to achieve. Look at ornate geometrics in your decoration and prioritize rich colours. The best thing about the art deco dining room is that it can be dressed up for more formal occasions but is just as easy to dress down for more relaxed days.

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4. Embracing the Country

The rustic style is the ideal design choice for those that dream of living in the country. This is a wholesome design that is loaded with personality, comfort, and practicality. Look at investing in some stoneware tableware and some classic cutlery designs to complete the look, with some fresh greenery on the table directly from the garden.

5. Go Dark

In any list of the best dining room decor tips at the moment you’ll see the prevalence of dark interiors. This used to be a big no-no, but it’s making a comeback due to a growing demand for cosier and dreamier dining rooms. The key is subtle shading and the nuances of a dark-hued room. It’s remarkably easy to bring even a small dining room to life using darker shades, but you must have no distracting bright colours that will detract from the overall impact.

Find Your Dreamy Dining Room Inspiration from Leisure Lounge

Dining rooms are a unique room in the home, and everyone uses their dining room in different ways. Before you commit to a more dreamlike dining room, make sure that you have a clear plan in mind. Get your initial ideas right and your dining room could become your favourite room in the house. Contact us to find out more about us or visit your nearest showroom today.

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5 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Living Room

Posted on August 14, 2019 by e2alei

There is nothing quite like a spring clean to rejuvenate your living room and this can also have a huge impact on your mental wellbeing. You feel a great sense of accomplishment once you have finished spring cleaning and it helps the living room to feel much cleaner, neater and tidier which will allow you to take pride in your property and be able to relax when you are at home.

5 Steps to a Fresh New Living Room

At Leisure Lounge, we believe that in order to get all of these benefits out of the clean (as well as a few others), it is important that you know a few spring cleaning tips which you might be unaware of. Keep reading the blog as we reveal the 5 steps you need to take for spring-cleaning success.

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1. Move Out Everything That You Can

In order to perform a full clean you will want the room to be as empty as possible so move out as much furniture as you can. This will help you to reach all the hard to access areas which are often missed on a regular clean. It is then a case of dusting and cleaning all of the surfaces, vacuuming and generally tidying the area.

2. Wash or Dry-Clean Your Fabrics

The fabrics in the living room often get heavy usage but do not get cleaned often. Therefore, it is a good idea to take down the curtains, drapes, cushion covers and throw rugs and have them professionally cleaned or dry-cleaned (be sure to check the instructions). You should also clean the sofa as instructed by the manufacturer and any rugs or carpets that you have. This will make the room look and feel much cleaner.

3. Don’t Forget Your Ceiling & Wall Corners

Most people neglect or forget about the ceiling and wall corners when cleaning a home but you can get a lot of dust and dirt that accumulates up here. Spend time dusting and cleaning the ceiling and corners to make sure that every inch has been covered.

4. Clean Your Windows

The windows are the eyes of the home so you will want them to be as bright, clean and attractive as possible. This will maximise the amount of natural light that you have coming through as well as make the home look more attractive and welcoming from the outside (be sure to clean both inside and out).

5. Improve the Fragrance

Your sense of smell is one of your most powerful senses and one which can have a direct impact on mood and how you feel about a space. Therefore, a spring clean is a great opportunity to improve the fragrance of the room. Spring cleaning will naturally help to get rid of any unwanted odours and leave a nice smell but you should also consider something that will last longer, such as an air freshener or essential oils.

Treat Your Spruced-Up Living Room to Luxurious New Furniture from Leisure Lounge

Spring cleaning the living room can breathe new life into the space and help you to take pride in this important room of the house. These spring cleaning tips should help you to perform a deep clean that will leave the space looking and feeling much cleaner, tidier and more welcoming which can have a huge impact on how you feel when you come home after a long day. Reach out to us to find out more about us, or head over to our online store to find what you are looking for.

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5 Ways to Achieve a Cosy Living Room

Posted on June 1, 2021 by e2alei

Now that winter is here, you may be wanting to give your living room a little revamp. If you are trying to achieve a cosy living room, Leisure Lounge have all the tips and tricks to help you. Create a cosy lounge through décor, colour scheme and your furniture. Learn how below.

How to Achieve a Cosy Living Room

A cosy lounge is a happy home. Learn how to achieve a cosy living room with Leisure Lounge. Visit our blog for more tips on how to easily revamp your home.

1. Have Plenty Blanket and Pillows

This is the easiest way to make your living room more cosy. Ensure that you have plenty of comfortable throw pillows and soft blankets accessible. Keep blankets and extra pillows in a storage chest or take it one step further and purchase a wine rack that can hold multiple rolled up blankets.

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2. Pick the Right Rug

A rug has the power to transform a room. If you really want to play on the cosy element, purchase a faux fur rug that you can curl up on. If you are wanting to create a cosy atmosphere, shop for a rug that is soft and fairly thick.

3. Trade Tables for Ottomans

Switch out cold, hard coffee tables for large, oversized ottomans to make your living room look softer. Not only will this add some extra texture to the room, but it will also contribute to the overall warmth. You can browse ottomans here.

4. Make Use of Warm Colours and Tones

A room can look cold and unwelcoming if the colour scheme is black, greys and darker tones. If you are wanting to create a warm, welcoming look then stick to warm, light tones, creams, white and yellows.

5. Invest in Your Furniture

It is pointless having all the cosy tones and décor when you have extremely uncomfortable couches. Investing in quality, comfortable furniture will determine whether your living room is a cosy space that you want to spend time in our not. Browse our range of couches here.

Get Your Custom-made Furniture from Leisure Lounge Today

If you are wanting to find the perfect furniture item for your living room, Leisure Lounge have you covered. Choose an item of furniture then get it customised to your specifications. Get in touch today or browse our furniture.

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5 Ways to Achieve a Timeless Living Room Style

Posted on April 1, 2021 by e2alei

This month we are loving the timeless living room design. From the neutral tones to the antique décor, this style has staying power for a reason. If you are looking to adopt a timeless style in your living room, Leisure Lounge have all the tips to achieve this.

How to Get the Perfect Timeless Living Room

Creating a timeless living room is easier than you think. Visit our blog for more home décor tips and guidance.

1. Let the Upholstery Lead the Way

The timeless living room style invests in quality furniture to lead the way. You are going to want to purchase couches with quality luxe upholstery that catch the eye. Large items of furniture can be in rich colour, dominating an otherwise neutral room. By having neutral rugs, curtains and walls, the furniture can set the tone and make a statement.

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2. Find a Balance Between Vintage and Contemporary

If you want to have a timeless living room style, then you need to find the fine line between vintage and contemporary. You don’t want a strictly vintage lounge, so try and incorporate a bit of both. We like to stick to contemporary large furniture items and vintage small items, such as side tables, bookshelves and décor. Try add some contemporary art pieces that match the room’s colour scheme too- remember, for the room to be considered timeless, the art piece needs to be quite subtle.

3. Make Use of Modern Print

Another way to find the perfect balance between contemporary and vintage is through the patterns you choose in your living room. Patterned upholstery, curtains and wallpaper was a major trend in the past- make it a timeless trend by adding a modern spin by using modern patterns. This always looks good on furniture or curtains if the rest of the room is moderately neutral.

4. Less is More

If you are aiming for a timeless style, less is definitely more. More decorative items can make the room look cluttered and overdone, drawing attention away from what you are trying to achieve. Keep your decor simple and streamlined and focus on creating soft places for the eyes to land instead of an overwhelming display.

5. Incorporate Natural Materials

Nature never goes out of style, so you should definitely incorporate it into your living room. Stone, wood, baskets and plants are great additions to any room. However, it is important to find a balance and not use too much of a material.

For All Your Furniture Needs- Contact Leisure Lounge

If you are looking to create a timelessly styled living room, or any other style, Leisure Lounge are able to customise furniture to suit your needs. Contact us today for more information or a quote.

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5 Ways to Use Occasional Tables

Posted on December 1, 2018 by e2alei

We just love occasional tables. They can transform a space, and give you the freedom to make it entirely your own. You can add contrast and texture to your living space whilst showcasing your personal style, all with the help of some stunning occasional tables. Leisure Lounge offers an array of examples to inspire the use of that one piece of furniture, the occasional table.

They are perfect for adding a little bit of stylish function to any room. In the living room they can serve as side tables for your designer lamp or family photos, or as the coffee table centrepiece. We have a range of sizes and shapes and while the standard uses are well known, we have listed 5 stylish ways to use an occasional table…

Occasional Table as a Bar

A bar isn’t just for making cocktails, you can use it as a coffee bar or speciality station in the living room for entertaining. Use the top of the table for things like a coffee machine, mugs, wine glasses, etc. Fill the storage below with the various ingredients: coffees, teas, wine bottles, sugars, etc. You decide what goes on top; maybe a jar of coffee beans looks better than mugs and will add to the aroma of your home. Be sure to keep this table neat, since it will be on display for your guests to see.

Small and Stylish Home Office

We all have bills and papers and a need for some type of office space. Using a console table can create a convenient home office in nearly any room in the house. One popular choice for this is to set up an area in the kitchen. However, with the occasional table taking up very little space, you can create this mini office in your living room or bedroom just as easily.

Realign Your Living Spaces

Using a few smaller tables to create one larger surface can be a great way to give a unique feel to your living space. It gives you a lot of flexibility with how you organise your space and allows you to change up the layout as often as needed, for instance, having three or four separate tables that can join for one beautiful purpose.

A Pretty Pamper Station

In the bedroom, it is ideal to have a space to call your own such as a vanity table: home to everything you pamper yourself with morning and evening. Using a small console table is a beautiful way to create a vanity area right in your room, giving you a space that is beautiful and functional. Add a dainty stool and you’re all set.

Console Tables Galore

You can dress up the back of a couch that is sitting in the middle of the room by adding a narrow console table behind it. Standing a console table behind your couch that is against a wall or a window is another quickly growing trend. This unique position for a table stops the couch from looking so boxed against the wall and provides excellent function for those heavenly smelling candles, an extra lamp, or your personal décor.

We have looked at 5 unique places to add function and storage to your home with the use of one of our beautiful and classic occasional tables. That’s not to say there are any limits to what these pieces of furniture can do to your space. Visit one of our stores or contact us to add a new spark to your old space.

7 Tips for Sanitising Your Home and Furniture

Posted on April 2, 2020 by e2alei

During these unfamiliar and rather scary times, there is nowhere safer to be than in your own home. In a time where coronavirus occupies every news headline we come across, you may have forgotten that germs live amongst us, latching onto our bodies, clothes and even our furniture. At Leisure Lounge, we believe your home is meant to be where you feel safest, which is why we are sharing our top germ-busting furniture sanitizing tips to protect you and your family from this pesky virus- and any other germ that tries to enter your home in the future.

How to Effectively Sanitise Your Home

Ensure that your cleaning method is killing all unwanted germs before they infect you and your family. Keep reading the blog as share 7 tips on how to effectively sanitise your furniture.

Tip #1: Disinfect the Entrance to Your Home

If you are on a cleaning spree, trying to rid your home of any trace of coronavirus after a trip to the supermarket, you need to start with the entrance verandah and foyer of your home. These areas are usually touched first; railings, doorknobs, locks and key holders can pick up the germs from your hands. Simple disinfectant wipes will do the trick in removing any germs that may have latched on to these areas before you got a chance to wash your hands.

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Tip #2: Wipe Down Regularly Used Items Often

When you find you have a few minutes to spare, grab some disinfectant spray or wipes and wipe down items that are regularly used. These can be remote controls, cellphones, laptops and any other item that is regularly touched by people in your home. It only takes a few minutes, but makes all the difference.

Tip #3: Wipe Down Surfaces

Countertops, coffee and dining room tables and railings are prominent germ hubs. Coronavirus can stay on hard surfaces, such as tables, telephones and desks, for up to 72 hours. Use a microfibre clothe and make a simple disinfecting solution using equal parts of warm water and vinegar or bleach.

Tip #4: The Kitchen is Extremely Important When It Comes to Sanitation

Obviously, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house when it comes to sanitation. If you place something infected on or touch, the counter, there is a good chance that the germs get onto foods, which are then consumed. Use the above disinfectant solution to ensure all surfaces are regularly wiped down. Raw foods placed on surfaces can leave traces of salmonella and other bacteria.

Tip #5: Don’t Forget Fabric-clad Furniture

In areas such as the living room and bedrooms, you need to remember to sanitise couches and bedding. This can be done by spraying these soft surfaces with disinfectant spray; ensure that you let it dry before using. A light spritz daily will do the trick and is recommended during the coronavirus outbreak.

Tip #6: Place Materials & Fabrics in the Sun

The sun is an extremely effective germ-killer, which is why many people place materials and fabrics outside in the sun regularly. These items can be mattresses, couches, curtains and carpets. Give them a quick disinfectant spray before placing them outside and the sun will ensure that all traces of bacteria and germs are removed

Tip #7: Give Your Floors a Weekly Disinfect

When washing floors, water and bleach or vinegar is a great combination. This solution will allow you to reach those difficult areas between tiles and in the corner that brooms and vacuums miss.

For All Your Furniture Needs, Contact Leisure Lounge Today

Put your family first today and every day the same way that our team at Leisure Lounge put you first. Special homes require special furniture, which is why we specialise in creating custom-made furniture unique to your home. Call us today and let us know how we can contribute to making your house your perfect home.

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A Step-by-step Guide on Choosing Living Room Furniture

Posted on December 1, 2021 by e2alei

Furnishing a new or old space can be exciting but a little overwhelming. However, what if we told you that you don’t need the eye of an interior designer to put together a well-place living room? Choosing living room furniture is easy if you know the tricks to help you prepare beforehand. The Leisure Lounge team are here to guide you on how to choose living room furniture.

How to Prepare to Choose Living Room Furniture

Choosing living room furniture is more than just pointing to something you like and saying, “I’ll take it!”. There are a few things that you need to do and think about before you start actually purchasing. For more tips on furnishing your home visit our blog.

Step 1: Think About How the Room will Be Used

When you first decide that you want to redo your living room, or you are beginning the process of furnishing your new home, the first step is to think about how the room will be used. Will the living room be a formal living room or a family room? If it is a formal living room, you will seek out more formal pieces with pleasing aesthetic details, whilst for a family room you will be seeking large comfy couches and other furniture that is study and contributes to the welcoming, family-oriented feel of the space.

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Step 2: Develop a Vision

Once you have determined how the room will be used, it is time to start dreaming! This is the best part of furnishing a new room because you can really create any look you want. It is important to remember the style of the rest of the home if you want to look to flow from room to room. Draw up a simple sketch on where you would like to put certain furniture fixtures, plan your colour scheme and start researching décor.

Step 3: Take Measurements

Just before you head out looking for furniture, it is time to take measurements to make the process easier. Use a tape measure or yard stick to measure the length and width of the room to refer back to when you find pieces that you love but are not sure if they will be too big/small for the space.

Step 4: Measure Doorways

We cannot tell you how many times we have had super excited customers meet the major setback of their new couch or table not fitting through the door. Ensure that you measure the doorways too when you are measuring the room to ensure that the items you choose are able to get inside.

Step 5: Mark Out the Area

Once you have researched and found the items that you want for your home, as well as got their measurements, it is a good idea to use scotch tape to mark their dimensions out on the floor. This will give you a good idea on how the room will look, space-wise. Ensure that it is easy to move between pieces and it isn’t too cramped.

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It’s always a bummer when you find the perfect item but the measurements or colour doesn’t suit your home. That never happens at Leisure Lounge because we customize our furniture to your specifications. For more information, get in touch today.

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