Every year colors come into style and go out of style. What is wildly popular last year is nowhere to be seen this year. This is true in clothing styles of course, and it’s also true when it comes to home decoration.

Colors used in homes may stay popular for longer than a season, but they do indeed become dated.  Think back to some of the popular colors of yesteryear. This can be most telling in appliances.  Many years ago, in the 50’s and 60’s, turquoise was a popular color for a refrigerator!  In the 70’s, styles changed and “Harvest Gold” and “Avocado Green” were popular shades. In the 70’s we saw “Harvest Gold” and “Avocado Green” refrigerators, small appliances, carpets, furniture, walls, and more! We couldn’t get enough of it. Fast forward a few years and those shades became passé. In the 80’s white and buff colored appliances were the way to go. Eventually, black got into the mix. Stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators and small appliances now come in quite a few options, with the most popular and upscale look at present being stainless steel appliances. Now, you can even find a washer and dryer in a bright red or blue! It is probably only a matter of time before the turquoise refrigerators are back.

As far as furniture goes, there is more to consider than what the current popular shade is, and of course there are many, many more color choices than there are for appliances.

One of the first considerations is whether the furniture will blend nicely with your wall color and flooring? A good rule of thumb is to keep warm shades with warm and cool shades with cool. This means that usually, a grey couch (cool shade) on a tan carpet (warm shade) is not going to make either one look their best. However, carpet manufacturers have become wise to this issue, and today many carpets like a Berber pile will feature tones of both tan AND grey. This is very helpful if you live in a rented apartment and want your furniture to go nicely with the carpet, and one of the reasons that this sort of carpeting is so often used in rental properties.  Natural floors like wood and tile have more flexibility when it comes to the colors used with them, simply because they have natural warmth themselves and go with almost anything.

Another important consideration when it comes to the color of the furniture you choose is if that color makes you feel good! We all have colors that make us feel energized, relaxed, happy, or even nervous. This is why soft colors are often chosen for the bedroom, they help create a relaxing atmosphere. A couch and loveseat are two pieces of furniture that you will use often and for several years. Make sure that you choose a color that YOU like, and that makes you feel comfortable, when you select your rent to own living room furniture.

Another consideration when choosing living room furniture colors is lifestyle. Many of us love the modern and elegant look of a white couch and side chair, with a white area rug below it. But if your life includes children, or dogs, or if you have frequent parties and get-togethers, this might not be a practical choice for you! Let’s face it, as much fun as children, pets and parties all are, they create messes, so think twice before committing to white furnishings. A better choice if white is your favorite look might be to select neutral or darker colored furniture pieces in tans or greens, browns or grays, and then accessorize with stark white lamps, vases or decorative pieces.

Whichever colors you choose when selecting furniture, remember that it’s OK to mix and match and that it looks great to throw in some accent colors to make things pop. A couple throw pillows in this year’s hot orange are an easy way to have a stylish and current décor in your home, yet they are easy to replace with next year’s shades when the current styles have changed.

Looking to make the most out of your living space in your family room or den? Instead of moving your existing furniture around and experimenting with various floor plans, why not consider adding a recliner, a sofa and loveseat combination, or maybe replacing that pairing with a complete sectional that truly transforms a room’s decor and comfort level. Today’s choices open up the possibilities to transform what is simply a room to what can truly be called a living space in the fullest sense of the word. Comfortable seating and attractive accessories make all the difference. Of course, it’s important to decide what you are hoping to accomplish with your décor. Will your living space be a formal living room, meant only for company visits, holidays or special occasions? This is not as prevalent today as it was in prior years. Today, most living rooms are family rooms, meant to be used fully and enjoyed. Families enjoy watching sports and movies on televisions, playing video games together on the Wii or Xbox, or even relaxing in comfort while using a laptop or ipad to do homework or other computer work.

Here are some of the characteristics of certain rental furniture pieces that will influence your decision when renting or purchasing new furniture:

Recliners have long been considered the epitome of comfort. Today’s recliners offer many choices. One of the easiest ways to add a touch of sophistication and a new dimension of comfort is with a leather recliner. Fabric recliners offer casual comfort and an exceptional variety of style options for almost any room in your home as well. Features such as cup holders and remote control holders are available as well.

Sofa and Loveseat Combinations are another option to consider for comfortable seating. When you get a living room set that includes a sofa, loveseat, ottoman and armchair combination, you’re automatically ensured that they will all match each other and enhance the overall appearance of your living area. While leather components are always a good choice, many fabric combinations offer a level of comfort and utility that will fit any budget. Microfiber is a popular choice because of its durable, easy care characteristics, making it a great fit for today’s busy families with children and pets.

Sectional sofas fit perfectly in any living room designed for comfort. Most units provide ample seating while making the most of the room’s space. The beauty of choosing a sectional is creating the perfect seating arrangement while also maximizing your living area for entertaining friends and family members or just allowing the most comfortable angles for television viewing. Imagine your living room turned into your own private media room, with comfortable sectional seating. Keep in mind, sectionals can be large and take up quite a bit of space, so it’s best to consider your room’s dimensions carefully before choosing the right sectional for your space.

The right living room furniture is a key element to creating a great family room and a space for conversation, and with all the available fabrics and color combinations, it is relatively easy to find the right furniture and remain within any budget. Once your room is furnished with the basic pieces of furniture, you will want to accessorize with lighting, such as a nice table lamp on a corner table. Or, try a standing lamp behind the recliner you have chosen. Add a coffee table, and some art and decorative pieces, and you have a room you can truly be proud of and enjoy.

The “What if…” is rent to own! Rent to own living room furniture offers folks a chance to eventually own a living room set but enjoy the benefits immediately. There are so many selections to choose that everyone will be sure to find something that fits with their style and tastes. Rented living room furniture typically becomes owned at around 15 months. This allows people the chance to start enjoying their rent to own furniture right away. Check your calendar for trash pick-up and get ready for your new living room!

With the Superbowl a little over a week away, upgrading to a larger television would be a good choice for hosting a Superbowl viewing party, enjoying the game with friends, or just watching the game with family and partaking in the usual football game fare: nachos, chicken wings and hotdogs.
When choosing a new flat screen television, some of the factors to consider are display size, picture quality and preferred viewing distance. The latest televisions have made great improvements in picture quality and are loaded with features.
Screen size: Television screens normally range from 20 inches or so up to 60 inches or more. To decide on a TV size, you might consider where you’ll be placing the unit, how much it weighs and the distance between the television screen and viewers.
Viewing distance: The distance between your TV and seating area is mostly a matter of preference, however, if you’re too close to your television, you may begin to see the individual screen pixels. If you’re too far away, you won’t see the high detail that an HDTV is capable of.
High-definition televisions: HDTVs give you a picture at a much higher resolution than standard definition sets. This is particularly important for large televisions, where details are more noticeable. If you’re shopping for a high-definition television,you’ll be looking at LCD, plasma or organic LED televisions.
Plasma TVs: Plasma units have no backlight to illuminate the television screen. The plasma cells themselves glow. These glowing plasma cells make up the pixels for the entire television screen.
Plasma features: Plasmas use more energy than LCD TVs, and they tend to give off more heat as well.
Plasma televisions feature a high contrast ratio and superior response time, which translates into great color reproduction and less motion-blur “ghosting effects” in the picture.
LCD TVs: LCD TVs use liquid crystal to make up the pixels in the TV screen
LCD Features: LCD televisions are lighter, cooler and more energy-efficient than plasma TVs of the same size.
A LCD flat-panel TV uses backlighting, which can affect the picture quality and contrast. LED backlit LCD TVs have better contrast ratios.
LCDs used to lag behind plasma TVs when it came to response time and motion-blur, but most new LCD TVs correct for these problems and have superior image and processing time.
HDMI connections: HDMI is currently the most popular cable type for connecting your TV to other devices, like Blu-ray players, video game consoles, home theater receivers and many other audio and video sources. HDMI carries both digital audio and video signals, which is essential for your HDTV to get the best audio and video quality.
Resolution: HDTV screen resolution is usually listed as the number of pixels in the horizontal dimension. For example, a 1080p HDTV uses progressive scan and has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher resolution television has a clearer, more detailed picture.
Choosing the right television for the occasion will maximize your Superbowl experience and provide viewing entertainment for years to come.

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