Living Room Furniture

Your living room needs to work for everyday life. It might be where you relax after work, catch up with friends, enjoy family film nights or simply put your feet up with a good book. The right furniture makes all of those moments more comfortable while helping the room feel tidy, welcoming and unmistakably yours.

Explore the Mimo living room furniture collection to find practical, well-designed pieces for spaces large and small. From coffee tables and TV units to bookshelves, sideboards and display furniture, each piece can help you make better use of your room without compromising on style.

Find Furniture That Fits Your Living Room

Before choosing new living room furniture, think about how you use the space from day to day. A busy family room may need plenty of closed storage, while a smaller lounge might benefit from lighter furniture, open shelving and compact tables.

It is also worth measuring the room before you buy. Check the width and depth of each piece, but remember to leave enough space to walk comfortably around it. Doors and drawers will also need room to open fully.

If you are furnishing the whole room, start with the larger pieces. Once your main seating, TV unit and storage are in place, it becomes much easier to choose a coffee table, side table or bookshelf that brings everything together.

Coffee Tables for Everyday Living

A coffee table often sits at the centre of the living room, so it needs to look good and earn its place. It provides a handy surface for drinks, books, remote controls and snacks, while helping to anchor the seating area.

Rectangular coffee tables work particularly well with longer sofas. Round tables can soften a room with lots of straight lines and are often easier to move around in a compact space. Square designs suit balanced seating arrangements, while nesting tables give you extra surface space when guests visit and can be tucked away afterwards.

For a smaller or busier home, look for a coffee table with shelves, drawers or hidden storage. It is an easy way to keep everyday clutter close at hand without leaving it on display.

When deciding on size, choose a table that feels in proportion with your sofa. It should be easy to reach from your seat without making the space between the sofa and table feel cramped.

TV Units That Keep Things Neat

A good TV unit gives your screen a secure home and keeps media equipment, consoles and cables organised. Depending on how much you need to store, you can choose a simple low unit or a larger design with cupboards, drawers and open shelves.

As a general guide, a TV unit should be at least as wide as the television, although a slightly wider design usually creates a more balanced look. Check the unit’s dimensions and weight limit before choosing, particularly if you have a larger screen.

Think about what will sit inside the unit too. Open shelving keeps consoles and media players easy to access, while cupboards are useful for hiding spare cables, controllers and other accessories. If cables tend to gather behind your television, a unit with cable-management openings can help the whole area look cleaner.

Living Room Storage

Storage is one of the simplest ways to make a living room feel calmer. Sideboards, cabinets and shelving can hold everything from games and electronics to books, blankets and glassware.

Closed storage is helpful when you want to keep everyday items out of sight. Open shelving, on the other hand, gives you space to display photographs, plants, ceramics and favourite objects. Many rooms benefit from a combination of the two.

A low sideboard can provide generous storage without making the room feel crowded. Taller cabinets make good use of vertical space and can be useful when floor space is limited. Before ordering, check whether shelves are adjustable and make sure the internal space will suit the items you plan to store.

Bookshelves and Display Shelving

Bookshelves are not only for books. They can bring character to an empty wall and provide a home for photographs, artwork, plants and objects collected over the years.

For a relaxed look, leave a little space between items instead of filling every shelf. Mixing books with decorative pieces will make the display feel more personal and less formal. Baskets or storage boxes can also be added to lower shelves to hide smaller items.

Tall bookshelves are useful when you want to make the most of the room’s height. Lower shelving can help preserve a more open feeling and gives you an extra surface for a lamp, framed print or plant.

Always follow the supplied instructions for securing tall or heavy furniture, particularly in homes with children or pets.

Choosing a Living Room Style

Your furniture does not all need to come from the same range. In fact, a room often feels more natural when the pieces complement one another without matching perfectly.

Wood-effect and natural finishes bring warmth and are easy to pair with soft furnishings in neutral, earthy or deeper colours. Metal details can give the room a cleaner, more contemporary edge, while glass helps furniture feel lighter and less imposing.

If you already own a sofa or a favourite piece of furniture, use it as your starting point. Pick out one or two details—such as the wood tone, colour or shape—and repeat them elsewhere in the room. This creates a coordinated look without making the space feel overly styled.

Furniture for Small Living Rooms

A smaller room can still be comfortable and practical. The key is to choose pieces that provide a clear benefit without taking up more space than necessary.

Look for narrow TV units, compact coffee tables and shelving that uses the height of the wall. Furniture with visible legs can make the floor area feel more open, while pale finishes help reflect light around the room. Nesting tables and furniture with built-in storage are especially useful because they can serve more than one purpose.

Try not to push too many separate pieces into the room. One well-sized storage unit will often look better—and hold more—than several small cabinets placed around the walls.

Complete Your Living Room with Mimo

Whether you are updating one corner or furnishing a completely new space, choose pieces that suit the way you actually live. Useful storage, sensible proportions and a finish you love will make a bigger difference than following a passing trend.

Browse the Mimo living room furniture collection to find coffee tables, TV units, bookshelves and storage designed to make your home feel comfortable, organised and complete.

Living Room Furniture FAQs

How do I choose the right living room furniture?

Begin by measuring your room and deciding what you need most, whether that is storage, display space or a practical surface. Choose your larger pieces first, then add smaller furniture that fits around them without restricting movement.

How much space should I leave around a coffee table?

Aim to leave approximately 40–45 cm between the coffee table and your sofa. This should keep the table within reach while leaving enough room to move around comfortably.

Should a TV unit be wider than the television?

A TV unit that is wider than the screen generally looks more balanced and provides a safer, more stable base. Always check the unit’s dimensions and maximum weight before buying.

What furniture works well in a small living room?

Compact coffee tables, narrow TV units, tall shelving and furniture with built-in storage all make good use of limited space. Choosing fewer, more useful pieces can also help the room feel less crowded.

Does all my living room furniture need to match?

No. Mixing complementary finishes, shapes and textures can give the room a more relaxed and individual feel. Repeating a colour, material or design detail will help the different pieces sit comfortably together.