Living

Living

Luxury for Today’s Home

TV Units & TV Cabinets

TV Units & TV Cabinets

Heart of Your Living Space

Coffee Tables

Coffee Tables

For Every First Glance

Console & Hallway Tables

Console & Hallway Tables

Styling empty nooks

Side Tables & Corner Tables

Side Tables & Corner Tables

Store & Style

Buffets & Sideboards

Buffets & Sideboards

Tie Your Room Together

Rugs & Carpets

Rugs & Carpets

Comfort Made for the Way Australians Really Live

Small Pieces, Big Difference

Frequently Asked Questions

What furniture makes up a complete living room?

A typical living room combines a sofa or lounge with a coffee table, a TV unit, and supporting pieces such as side tables, a console or hallway table, a buffet for storage, an armchair and a rug to tie the layout together. Not every room needs all of these, and the mix depends on the space and how it's used.

What order should I buy living room furniture in?

It's generally easiest to choose the sofa first, since it's usually the largest piece and sets the scale for the room. From there, a coffee table, rug and TV unit can be selected to work with it, followed by smaller pieces like side tables, a console or an armchair.

How do I choose a coffee table, side table and TV unit that work together?

Repeating a material or finish, such as a shared timber tone, stone top or metal base, across these pieces helps them feel like part of one considered scheme rather than separate purchases. They don't need to be an identical matching set, but keeping the overall style and scale consistent makes the room feel cohesive.

Do all my living room furniture pieces need to match?

No. A room can mix materials and finishes as long as there is some shared connection, such as a repeated colour, timber tone or metal accent. A fully matched suite creates a more traditional look, while mixing pieces can make a living room feel more layered and personal.

What size rug ties a living room together?

Choose a rug large enough for at least the front legs of the sofa and armchairs to sit on it, so the seating feels connected rather than floating in the middle of the room. Measure the full seating arrangement, including any side tables, before choosing the final rug size.

Do I need both a buffet and a console table in a living room?

Not necessarily. A buffet is generally chosen for extra storage, such as crockery, books or media items, while a console table is often used behind a sofa or in an entryway for styling and light surface storage. Smaller living rooms may only need one, depending on storage needs and available wall space.

What warranty applies to Marco Furniture living room furniture?

Marco Furniture provides a 12-month warranty on all components of TV units, coffee tables, console tables, buffets and rugs. Armchairs include a 5-year warranty on the internal frame, with upholstery, foam, stitching and other listed components covered for 12 months.

Where can I buy living room furniture in Canberra?

Marco Furniture sells TV units, coffee tables, side tables, console tables, buffets, rugs and armchairs online and from its showroom at Unit 1A/21 Barrier Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609. Call (02) 6189 1242 before visiting to confirm current display availability.