The living room is a common Australian term while lounge and sitting room are more common in British households. While they all hold the same meaning, sitting room is considered a more formalised terminology. Living room is considered more of a residential term and suggests a relaxed communal space where lounge is a term that is more common in commercial settings such as hotels.
Living ROOM FURNITURE
Living ROOM FURNITURE
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The Modern is home to a wide range of classic lounge room furniture. Designed and manufactured with style, functionality and longevity in mind, our lounge furniture is timeless. The living room is the social space of your home and most likely the room in which you spend the most time, therefore comfort and aesthetics are paramount. If you are looking to furnish your lounge with a leather or fabric sofa, solid timber armchair, custom wool rug, solid timber entertainment unit or an exceptionally crafted coffee table, visit one of our showrooms or talk to our local store staff online.
The Modern has an extensive selection of Scandinavian designed lounge furniture in stock and ready to deliver.
• Sofas & armchairs available in full grain leather or quality fabric
• Solid timber coffee tables and TV credenzas
• Contemporary hand-made rugs, ceramics and accessories
• Mid-century style living room furniture
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Buy quality lounge room furniture for a modern contemporary living room that has durability. We craft solid timber furniture upholstered with full grain leather or stylish commercial fabrics. The Modern offers key pieces to complete a Mid-century Modern lounge room or a Scandinavian style living space. Talk to our team today for furnishing and styling advice for your main living room and other family rooms.
Lounge Room Furniture Lifestyle
The lounge is the primary room of relaxation and social activity in your household. Sofas and armchairs are the fundamental pieces of the lounge so the styles you choose are very important purchases. When we design our couches and armchairs we prioritise comfort and longevity. For furniture that won’t date contact our team in store or online for advice.
The coffee table is required to be stylish and useful as it is central to the function of your lounge. The Modern stocks a variety of Scandinavian and Mid-century style coffee tables in different sizes with timber, marble or glass surfaces that feature solid construction and clean lines.
For an entertainment unit that supports your television, displays decorative items and includes cupboards, drawers or shelves for storage view our range at The Modern. We have solid oak Danish credenzas and TV units for modern living rooms.
A beautiful sofa from The Modern can make all the difference to your home, transforming a room into a calm and functional relaxation space. The Modern features styles inspired by contemporary Scandinavian furniture and Mid-century Modern classics fused with modern Australian design so you’ll be able to choose a timeless sofa that is as stylish as it is versatile.
Take a look at our range of quality sofas available in one of our showrooms today and find your perfect design. You’ll recognise the iconic, simple form and functionality of Scandinavian furniture design in our range. You can discover more about us and our Scandinavian ethos on our About Us page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a living, lounge and a sitting room?
What are the key pieces for designing a living room?
The lounge room is a focal point for relaxation in the home and is generally categorised by having a communal seating arrangement where the whole family can gather. Generally, a lounge or living room may also include a coffee table, entertainment units and storage solutions which can be personalised with accessories and timeless family heirlooms such as Marimekko of Finland, Iittala and Normann Copenhagen. The lounge room can be pulled together with a large rug and the rule of thumb is the larger the rug, the bigger the room will feel.
How can you identify the quality of lounge furniture?
There are several simple methods to judge the quality of lounge room furniture. The weight of the piece and the materials used are an excellent initial indicator. Quality timber furniture is constructed using a range of hardwoods that include oak, elm, walnut, ash, beech and birch and have a noticeable weight to them. Many furniture manufacturers use plywoods and veneers, these are lighter in comparison to hardwoods and are much less consistent in quality. Quality furniture will also feature full grain leathers and commercial grade fabrics. At the Modern Furniture Store we always use solid timbers and quality upholstery materials.
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189 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
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Shop 4-5 / 104 Spofforth Street, Cremorne NSW 2090
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1327 Pittwater Street, Narrabeen NSW 2101
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