Furnishing Your Home in Parramatta or Granville: A Local Rugs & Furniture Buying Guide
Parramatta sits about 24 km west of the Sydney CBD and has become one of the city's busiest centres, with new apartment towers beside older brick homes and terraces. Neighbouring Granville has a similar mix. If you are furnishing in either suburb, you are only a short drive from our Lidcombe store. Here is what to consider.
Apartments: choose slim and light
Many new Parramatta apartments have open-plan living rooms of about 3.5 x 4.5 m. In these, a 2.2 m 3-seater or compact L-shape fits better than an oversized corner sofa. Raised legs, slim arms and light fabric tones make the room feel larger. Browse the couches collection and check the sofa depth, ideally under 95 cm. Our small-space furniture guide goes into more detail.
Check lift and door access
High-rise buyers should confirm lift dimensions, corridor width and booking times with building management. Measure the sofa's diagonal depth, as that is what matters when turning corners. Ask about modular or flat-packed options when access is tight.
Dining for small spaces
A round table of 1.1 to 1.2 m seats four without a bulky footprint, and a 1.4 m rectangular table seats four to six in a pinch. Glass tops keep sightlines open. See our dining tables and dining chairs, or read the dining table guide.
Rugs for hard floors
Most new apartments have timber-look flooring or tiles, so a rug is the quickest way to add warmth and reduce noise, which also helps with neighbours below. Choose a low pile with non-slip underlay. A 1.6 x 2.3 m rug suits smaller living rooms, and 2.0 x 3.0 m suits larger ones. Start with our modern rugs and full rug range.
Family homes in Granville and surrounds
Older freestanding homes often have smaller, separate rooms. Compact sofas, nesting side tables and a TV unit sized for the wall make better use of the space. Check our TV units and the TV unit sizing guide.
Visit the Lidcombe store
From Parramatta or Granville, our Lidcombe store is a short drive along the Parramatta Road or Hume Highway corridors. Take your room measurements, and our team can help you plan a layout before you buy. You can also see our Sydney stores page for locations.
