Home is a place of refuge where one goes to unwind and to feel at peace. It’s the furniture pieces that set the style and feel of the house. Furniture is the foundation upon which the other design elements are built. Let’s take a look at the top 7 furniture items found in people’s homes.

7. Coffee Table

This utilitarian piece isn’t an absolute necessity, but the coffee table is such a versatile item that it couldn’t be left off the list. People use coffee tables as foot rests, cup holders, magazine racks, buffet setups and just a general catch-all for everyday items

6. Bookshelf

The bookshelf is also an item of incredible versatility. Of course, bookshelves serve their main purpose quite well. Most people have at least a moderate collection of books,and these books need a place to be kept. Bookshelves, or book cases, come in various sizes and can serve as display shelves for knick knacks, collectibles or decorative pieces.

5. Dresser

Also known as a chest of drawers or bureau, the dresser is usually found in bedrooms and is used for storing clothes. Dressers can also be quite versatile. They can be placed in various rooms and used for alternate purposes. A dresser in the dining room becomes a sideboard server. Stick it in the living room, and it’s the perfect place to stash kids’ toys or spare blankets.

4. Dining Table and Chairs

Almost every home has some kind of table and chair combination. Unless one lives alone and is comfortable eating every meal on the floor or other piece of furniture, a dining set is as close to a home necessity as there can be.

3. Desk

Desks are useful items in today’s culture, as many people tend to do at least some work from home. Families with children may have a desk for kids to complete school work. A desk is a very common piece.

2. Bed

The bed symbolizes comfort and safety. It’s a place where you rest your head. It provides renewal after a long day. There are so many bed options in this day and age that it may not be a bad idea to visit local furniture stores in Wilkes Barre, PA and look at the different models available.

1. Sofa

The sofa, or couch, is probably the number one thing most people think of when they think about home. The sofa is in the living room, and it most likely is the furniture piece we all truly live on as well as entertain our guest on.

Jayla Barnsen is a freelance blogger. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University. She loves fashion and interior design and spends her spare time browsing furniture stores in Wilkes Barre PA.