Keeping It Casual – Adding Style to Casual Home Furniture

Like a comfortable living space, but still want it to look stylish? There are many different ways to infuse interest into a casual home. First let’s look at what casual style elements are. Most casual rooms are comprised of clean simple lines and warm cozy textiles. Furniture colors tend to be warm and inviting, with fabrics in shades of chocolate browns, beiges, greens, and even reds covering pieces with large comfortable pillows that immediately make you feel at home.

Casual styles are great for families, easily creating that welcoming feeling that makes you want to sit and stay a while. With furniture that is designed to be used, casual looks are designed to be functional and long-lasting. Sofas, sectionals and oversized chairs with large comfortable cushions create a relaxing environment for everyone. Accent tables tend to also be oversized providing ample space for snacks or even dinner and a movie.

While casual furniture can sometimes be seen as simple, or one note, it is easy to incorporate other styles and pieces that create visual interest and style. Accessories can be creative and colorful, and include everything from artistically designed lamps, to furniture pieces that are bold and add a colorful contrast. While modern furniture is not always the best match in a casual room, other styles can easily be used to add a personal touch. Trendy options such as shelving and storage options now come cleverly disguised as tables or ottomans. Bookcase in interesting shapes and sizes also become discussion pieces, as well as places for family photos.

Another great way to update a casual room is by using slip covers to add an exciting pop of color to a chair or love seat. You can also work family heirlooms or antiques into a casual environment, the neutral furniture tones can create a backdrop that will really allow your treasured pieces to shine. You want to choose carefully to find pieces to enhance the space without adding too much color. One of the charms of a casual look is the simplicity of the furnishings and while adding small touches can enhance it, you still want your space to remain that warm, cozy place the family loves.

Casual furniture remains and will remain one of the most popular furniture styles, as everyone wants a nice comfortable place to come home to at the end of the day. But adding color, texture and some interesting pieces to your casual room, can enhance the style into one that is truly your own.