Sofa Replacement For An Inexpensive Decor

Monday, November 14, 2011, 17:25

Is your house too small for an elaborate sofa set or may be you do not want to invest in a sofa right now considering you have other priorities? In either case, it makes sense to take a look at some of the best sofa replacements for your living room.

Why Do We Have Sofas?

It is an seating arrangement for our living room.
To lie on, relax and read books or watch television.
So that guests don't have to venture into your bedroom for sitting.
To sit around and enjoy your evening tea and snacks with your family.

So any alternative furniture that serves all these purposes and also is an inexpensive decor idea can fit into the category of sofa replacements.

The Best Sofa Replacements Ideas:

1. Mattress and Bedding: Not only is it an inexpensive decor idea for the living room but also a great Indian decor idea. This is how Indian baithaks or areas for receiving guests were decorated even before there were any sofas. All you have to do is place one or two mattresses on the floor of your living room depending on its size. Cover them with ornate bedsheets and plush it up with long side pillows with matching pillow covers.

2. Huge Cushions: This a really cool idea for alternative furniture that is doing the rounds these days. If you want to make your living room look really cozy and casual then you can do away with the sofa sets. Just scatter around huge cushions (at least 3 inches x 3 inches in dimensions) with interesting cushion overs make a great living room sitting arrangement. If you want the seats to be a little high then pile 2 or 3 cushions together. You also need to make sure that the cushion covers are sturdy because people are going to sit directly on them. Go for cushion covers made of jeans or other tough materials.

3. Bean Bags: It is not like bean bags are cheap but when you compare it to the cost of a sofa set (nothing less than 15 grands) then 4 bean bags are much more affordable. They are very comfortable sofa replacements for 20 something individuals but not for older people; it can give them back problems. In fact any kind of low furniture is for the youth but it all makes sense because you will not be looking for inexpensive decor ideas at 40 when you are already settled. These home decor ideas are for the fresh beginners.

4. The Japanese Style Seating: This basically consists of a huge centre table (wood will be more expensive than glass, go for good quality rot iron if you like) and low stools around it. Your whole set up complete with 6 stools can be done in 10 thousand rupees and it looks very chic too.