Buying Guides
Plain buying advice for living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms: TV walls, what to spend on a couch, measuring for a corner lounge, bed sizes, bedside tables and dining tables. Written by The A2Z Furniture showroom team around the furniture we sell.
Living and dining
TV walls, lounges, what to spend, dining tables and seasonal styling
TV Wall Ideas: How to Style a TV Unit and the Wall Around It
How to style a TV unit and the wall behind it: the right unit width for your screen, what to put on top, lighting, feature walls and hiding the cables.
How Much Should You Spend on a Couch? What Actually Changes the Price
How much to spend on a couch, explained by what drives the price: the frame, springs and foam, upholstery, size and recliner or sofa-bed mechanisms.
How to Measure for an L-Shaped, Corner or Modular Lounge
How to measure your living room for an L-shaped or modular lounge: walls, depth, walkways, the chaise side and doorways, plus layout and styling ideas.
Marble or Wooden Dining Table: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Compare marble and timber dining tables on looks, stains, heat, chips and upkeep, see what each table top really is, and size yours for the room.
How to Style Your Living Room for Autumn
Style your living room for autumn with a warm colour palette, layered textures, warm lighting and a neutral couch that takes seasonal colour.
TV Unit Colours for a Grey Sofa, and Matching the Coffee Table
Choose a TV unit colour for your grey sofa by its undertone and your floor, then match it to the coffee table, sideboard or dining table, or buy a set.
Bedroom and study
Bed sizes, bedside tables, checklists and study desks
How to Choose a Study Desk for a Child or Teenager
How to choose a study desk for a child or teenager: the right width and height, storage, the chair that fits, and how to fit a desk into a shared bedroom.
What Bedroom Furniture Do You Need? A Checklist in Buying Order
Every bedroom needs a bed frame, mattress, clothes storage and a bedside table. Here is the checklist in buying order, with small-room and rental tips.
Queen vs King Bed: 30 cm Wider, Same Length. Which Fits Your Room?
A queen is 153 × 203 cm and a king 183 × 203 cm: 30 cm wider, same length. Work out if a king fits your room, who it suits, and the…
How High Should a Bedside Table Be? Height, Width and Storage
A bedside table should sit level with your mattress top or up to 5 cm below. How to measure, how wide to go, and the heights of seven tables in our range.
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