Tips for Using Accent Furniture to Make Any Room POP!
admin • December 2, 2019

December 2, 2019

After a while, it’s a nice idea to give a room or two a lift with a great new accent piece. With a little help from the our furniture store in Venice, FL, you’re just one simple step away from revitalizing any room.

What is accent furniture?
Think of accent furniture as any piece of furniture in your home that’s not completely necessary. Let’s use a bedroom as an example. One needs a bed, a chest of drawers and perhaps, two nightstands. To add an accent piece might mean putting a functional and handsome bench at the foot of the bed. Or a nice comfortable chair and floor lamp for quiet reading. Another idea would be to change your headboard. There are many different styles of headboards that can update a room as well, with little cost. In other words, accent furniture is not required for the room, but still adds personality and functionality to the space.

Go bold with color choice
Think about your accent furniture as an opportunity to add a splash of color to the decor. If you’re choosing a new chair for your living room, for example, you don’t need to choose something that matches your existing furniture—you need only select something that complements it. Take a picture of your current living room and bring it with you to our store.

Additional side tables add a functional element
A small table or side table can fit neatly into different living spaces. Nesting side tables can be quite functional, while simple, modern pieces can look clean and sleek. Not only are small side tables a fun aesthetic addition to any room, but it can provide a place to put a drink, plate or even a cherished keepsake.

Don’t overlook the dining room for accent pieces
If you frequently have the opportunity to host family or friends or if you’re looking for the moment to start a new tradition, your dining room is the focal point of any dinner gathering. There are many accent pieces like an étagère, a buffet or additional occasional side chairs.

Fill your home at Rattan Wicker & Cane
At Rattan Wicker & Cane, we’ve spent four decades earning our spot as the best furniture store in Venice, FL, and we work hard to keep earning it every single day.

Whether you’re searching for an entirely new furniture set or you need the perfect piece of accent furniture, Rattan Wicker & Cane likely has it in stock. Stop by today and peruse our vast assortment of rattan and wicker pieces, upholstered furniture, and specialized pieces of every sort.

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