Modular living rooms: a harmonious union of objects in a single design

The first modular living rooms appeared in Europe back in the 1950s. Until that time, it was difficult to furnish a living room in a more or less uniform style: you had to find a closet, a table, sideboards, a chest of drawers, etc. These had to match each other. Not everyone wanted to spend time, effort and money on this, and that's why many living rooms didn't seem quite harmonious back then.

 

The showcases allowed aesthetically decorate the living room, as these, meals and coffee tables were made in the same style. It was possible to hide many unnecessary things, which were carefully hidden behind the door, on the other hand display in a glass the best sets of dishes.

 

On the other hand these were bulky and took up a good part of the living room and the elements were connected in a certain sequence, that is, the sections were impossible to interchange. And in general, maybe you didn't need this closet at all, but there was no other option. In addition, the variety was small and all the items were similar to each other.

 

 

The disadvantages of obsolete bulky items have been eliminated in modular living rooms. They consist of individual elements that can be interchanged as in a builder. Hence the numerous benefits of modular living rooms:

 

• You can choose those pieces of furniture that you really need. For example, you need a TV cabinet, a chest of drawers and some coffee tables, but you have a closet in the bedroom and don't need it in the living room, so you don't overpay for a ready-to-use set;
• The ability, if necessary, to purchase the required element. If there is a need for a new section, or it is necessary to replace a damaged element, it will be possible to find a suitable module, as manufacturers, creating a series, usually do not change the color and design;
• The ability to install the sections as you wish, so this is a salvation for living rooms with a non-standard design. The same set can be used to equip an angular or linear, symmetrical or asymmetrical living room. It will be possible to rearrange and renovate the interior without having to buy new furniture, simply by changing the existing modules;
• When moving, it will be possible not to buy new furniture: you can take the existing living room and arrange the modules a little differently, according to the dimensions of the new living room and, if necessary, buy the missing items;
• A large selection of modular living room furniture and a variety of different elements for them;
• Modern appearance (even if the furniture is made in a classic style). Furniture does not overload the space.

 

 

Elements of a modular living room 

 

Buying a new modular living room should start with a tedious but very necessary procedure: taking measurements. Next, you need to think about what elements of the living room you need, what configuration would be most convenient. For a snack, think about color and style, especially accessories and materials used.

In fact, a modular living room can include many elements, but among the main ones we highlight the following:

• Cabinets of various sizes and types: with one o with one or two doors, suspended and free-standing, with blind or transparent glass doors, with corbels, shelves or drawers. Of course, if possible, it is better to put a large cabinet for things in the bedroom, but otherwise, you can take care of a larger cabinet so that almost the entire closet will fit in the living room;
• Display cabinets with transparent doors can be used as showcases, placing on the shelves, for example, your collection of dishes or figurines brought from different countries. If the collection has a special value and you want to focus on it, you can choose a display case with backlighting or LED.
• TV Furniture. Many people prefer to simply hang the TV on the wall. This is especially true if there are children and pets in the house, careless movement of which can lead to local disaster. However, if you decide to place the TV on a stand, it is better to choose a cabinet whose space can be used as additional storage space. Long, low brackets, originally intended only for storage, will be an excellent solution for installing a TV;
• Sideboards of different lengths and heights of different lengths and heights are an excellent place to store your necessities and unnecessary things. You can place various decorative items on them or even put a TV. Recently, increasingly usedlong and low sideboards, which are characterized by sufficient amplitude, but at the same time do not clutter the space, ideal for small living rooms;
• wall shelves in various configurations: open y closedsingle, double and triple, standard and non-standard shapes;
• bookcases for books are suitable if the living room is combined with an office or library, or if you are simply a fan of paper books;
• coffee tables sometimes also sold as part of a modular living room, but many prefer to choose the product for themselves to create a more original interior;

All of these elements can be so different in design, shape and size that there are countless options for modular living rooms.

 

 

Modular furniture can be made of different materials such as solid wood, MDF, chipboard (melamine or laminate), veneer. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but we recommend solid wood. It is a premium option, the advantage of which will be environmental friendliness, naturalness, durability, strength and pleasant aroma. The color and pattern will depend on the type. Furniture made of oak, walnut, beech and cherry looks especially beautiful. All furniture can be made of solid wood, but more often there is an option when the frame is made of chipboard or MDF and the facade is made of wood. At Oak Store we offer furniture made entirely of solid wood.

 

And the last tip: do not forget to take all measurements carefully and think about the location of the modules, according to the parameters of the living room and the necessary functionality. Pay attention to the quality of the accessories!