: Designers suggest choosing one main "anchor" piece, like a sofa, and building the rest of the room around it. 2. Where to Shop: Top Online & In-Store Retailers

Modern furniture shopping offers a mix of massive marketplaces, trendy online brands, and classic showrooms. Serena & Lily

: Use masking tape or old newspapers on the floor to mark where a potential sofa or TV stand would sit to ensure you can still walk around comfortably.