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Another important piece is the bureau, which has between two and six drawers. If there's space one should get a nightstand. This can be replaced with a wall shelf if only an alarm clock is needed, but if storage is required a nightstand is necessary. The living room's usual purpose is entertainment; therefore home furnishings should be comfortable. Typically this room needs a TV stand, a sofa, a coffee table, and an armchair. A simple TV stand comprises a tabletop, a shelf, and a storage compartment. The options get larger and more complex depending on the amount of equipment one owns. Opposite are the sofa and the coffee table. Sizes and shapes vary in both, so the main purpose is comfort and storage. The coffee table is placed directly in front of the sofa and can simply be four legs with a tabletop or can have more shelves and drawers. Coffee tables and sofas are often rectangular, but as home furnishings go these are the most versatile, ranging in shape, size, and material. If there's space, one or two armchairs can sit adjacent the sofa. The dining room's basic home furnishings are the dining table, the dining chairs, and a serving cabinet. The number of people who will be dining should guide one's decision for the size of their dining table. Many opt for an adjustable dining table, so a square table can become rectangular and a circular table can become oval. Dining chairs typically have a high back for comfort and often two have arms. A serving cabinet houses linens and tableware and is used as a staging area for bringing food to the table. There are many places to buy home furnishings. High-end furniture is often sold to the interior design trade, but there are options such as custom designers that offer their pieces to the public. Mid-level furniture can be found at places like IKEA, Sears, or even at department stores like Macy's. Low-end furniture is mass-produced for furniture barn type stores or one can go to thrift stores for used pieces at a low price. If the sky's the limit financially, hiring an interior designer is helpful in the daunting task of buying home furnishings. But if the budget's tight, stylish and nice home furnishings can still be purchased at a reasonable price.