The living room is the heart of the home—a space where all members of the household can sit and interact with each other. It is also the room where guests are received and entertained. This is why the furniture here should facilitate comfortable social interaction. Basic living room furniture pieces include sofa sets, coffee tables, armchairs, home office furniture, and entertainment centers; these pieces can be customized to suit different themes and styles. Sofa sets (or couches) Sofa sets are essential parts of living room furniture, and they need to be comfortable enough for people to sit through long conversations. Over time, the style of sofas has transformed from 18th-century chesterfield sofa in leather upholstery to the modern-day cushioned Lawson-style sofa. Contemporary styles also include sectionals and pullout sofa beds. While used interchangeably, sofas and couches were traditionally different pieces. The term “sofa” was used to indicate pieces that had arms and a back, and couches had no arms. Coffee tables This piece can enhance the appeal of the sitting area and offer a balancing centerpiece to the room. You can also place ornamental indoor plants, flower vases, tiny sculptures, coffee table books, and souvenirs on coffee tables or use them for storage.