If you have ever done a make-over on your house or updated some of rooms you might have a good idea of which cost the most to improve. Most people have always found that the bathroom and kitchen have cost the most to work on and taken the most time. These rooms cost a considerable amount of money due to their feature pieces, like sinks, units and work surfaces. Also, the quality of the materials used and finish of all items are much more apparent in these rooms whereas in other rooms cheaper products are not so apparent.
However, during these financially tough times, which are the rooms that are getting the most attention? The furniture mega store IKEA have revealed that most people are spending their hard earned cash on living room items. They suspect people are avoiding doing any work on their bathrooms or kitchens for the time being as the financial implications are too large. They would much rather wait until they have more financial security and do it properly. There are much cheaper options however for living rooms as not all changes need to be big and all done at the same time. TV units, low tables and shelving are the most popular choices, along with the small token items like candle sticks. Additionally, due to an increase in open plan living style, dining furniture is also becoming one of the most popular choices.
The rooms that people are choosing to buy most furniture for after the living room is the bedroom. People view this room as something of a sanctuary and because they are usually quote simple, it does not take a major effort to get it looking good. Bedside tables sell well according to IKEA, who suggest this is because they are cheap yet useful, and more modern designs can make a room look more contemporary quite quickly. Other common choices for bedroom furniture includes wardrobes, dressers and chairs
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