How to decorate a small guest room
20 Small Guest Room Ideas That Are Larger Than Life
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Raise your hand if you've ever turned your guest bedroom into storage space or a home gym you never ended up using. Spare bedrooms can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, an extra bedroom presents an opportunity to host friends and family when they're visiting. On the other hand, it also means having an extra room to decorate. But it is possible to make a small guest room feel finished, even when it's a tiny space.
Sometimes, all you need are a few essentials to make people feel at home. Think adequate lighting, a mirror, fresh bedding, and a little storage space. In addition to covering the essentials, we've also rounded up our most stylish tips to make your guest room worthy of a five-star review.
Read on for our favorite small guest room ideas.
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Courtesy of Tali Roth No matter how big or small, make sure the guest bedroom nightstand has the essentials: a source of light like a reading lamp and a catchall to throw jewelry or keys.
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Courtesy of Jeremiah BrentLook around the room for those extra touches that'll make the space extra comfortable: a soft rug to put your feet down on in the morning and a mirror to get your hair under control before heading out for breakfast. A full-length mirror is ideal, but at the very least, a smaller wall-hung mirror will make your guests feel at ease before they venture out of the room.
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Courtesy of Charlie FerrerStorage space is always appreciated when you're staying at someone's house, so try to empty the closets and drawer dressers, or add a folding luggage rack to make it easier for guests to unpack. A tray filled with essentials like toothpaste and snacks is also a nice touch that's simple but always appreciated. Furthermore, an extra-long bedside table with dressers functions both as a desk and storage space.
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Courtesy of Jeremiah Brent Often, our guest rooms play double-duty, so don't be afraid to make your space multipurpose by adding shoe storage or a desk.
A daybed doubles perfectly as a single bed if you don't have a ton of space.
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Courtesy of Space ExplorationAdd finishing touches that'll give your guests a positive experience: Quality, fresh bedding, and a toiletry kit go a long way towards making guests comfortable, for example.
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Pick up fresh flowers and arrange them in a vase to place on the nightstand as a thoughtful welcome gesture. Bonus: They'll add a pop of color and a fragrant scent to the space.
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Don't forget a wastebasket for guests to toss their old baggage stickers, ticket stubs, crumpled up snack wrappers, and other items they've collected over the course of their travels.
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Ensure that your window treatments reflect the needs of the room. Blackout curtains layered over light-filtering shades will ensure privacy and darkness for your guests, but will also allow light in when you need it.
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Looking to go that extra mile when decorating your guest bedroom? Don't be afraid to make a statement. For example, opt for a bold headboard, funky wall art (try a gallery wall, with tips from design guru Emily Henderson), and built-in lighting for a unique aesthetic that will ensure your guests have an unforgettable stay.
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Another genius idea: Door hooks on the back of the doors, which will come in handy for towels and coats. Choose from over-the-door hooks or wall-mounted versions.
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Tessa Neustadt; DESIGN: Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson
If you're short on space, skip the nightstands and let your headboard do double-duty. This green velvet headboard features trays on each side for reading material, a pair of glasses, or other bedtime essentials. Mount lighting on the wall instead of using a table lamp.
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Sarah Sherman Samuel Instead of opting for just one area rug, layer rugs.
Add sheepskin rugs on each side of the bed to up the cozy factor in small bedrooms. It'll feel good on guests' feet, as well as warm up the space.
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Instead of trying to cram a queen bed into a small room, get a daybed. When guests aren't staying over, you can have an extra living space to hang in, and it's still comfortable enough to accommodate guests staying a few nights. Add plenty of plush throw pillows to make it feel even cozier.
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If you don't have room for a proper nightstand, you may not be sure how to add lighting to the space. Enter a pendant light. Not only does it add light without taking up space, but it also dresses up the room and adds character.
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Sara Tramp; DESIGN: Emily Henderson
A small guest room is not the place to overdecorate. Keep your décor simple and purposeful to avoid clutter. A small table lamp, a bud vase, and a piece of art are all you need to elevate your room and give it personality.
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Becky Kimbal; Design: Studio McGee
If you have a small room without a ton of natural light, pull out the oldest trick in the book: mirrors. Hanging a large mirror can open up the room and make it feel a bit larger. Bonus: It'll give guests the perfect place to get ready in the morning.
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This bedroom is tiny, but it's packed full of charm. From the exposed brick wall, to the bold curtains, to the patterned pillows, and colorful artwork—this bedroom proves that bright, fun, and bold décor goes a long way in a tiny space.
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Sara Tramp; Deign: Emily Henderson
When you're lacking storage, every free space becomes even more important. Consider getting some under-bed storage to keep guest essentials (extra towels, toiletries, spare linens, etc.). You can also offer the storage to them if there's no closet or drawer space for their belongings.
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Tessa Neustadt; Design: Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson
No closet? No problem.
A clothing rack can give your guests the space they need to hang their clothes while staying with you, and it adds a fun design element to the room, as well.
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A small shelf or wall-mounted desk is the perfect solution for guests who may need to do a little work while staying with you. You can store the chair in a closet out of the way when it's not in use to free up space.
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Our small guest room ideas are perfect, whether you're keeping a room ready for surprise drop-ins, preparing for holiday arrivals or just a long-awaited visit from family or friends.
A trick often missed when revamping a guest room is to make it feel as comfortable as other rooms in the house. Whether you want the space to feel bright, soothing, spacious or cozy, always put comfort first with all your guest bedroom ideas.
Small guest room ideas
In your zeal to be creative in every other area of your home, don’t forget the small guest room or spare room, says Irene Gunter, founder of Gunter & Co.
‘To make your bedroom ideas inviting think about texture. Fabric walling doesn’t have to cost a fortune and will transform the space, making it look sophisticated while feeling cozy and warm.’
By the same token, use proper Roman blinds or curtains. Also be a bit punchier with pattern or color. ‘You can risk it here,’ says Irene. Make sure the small guest room doesn’t have a neglected ambience and hang as many pictures as you’d have in your own bedroom. Then add details, such as fresh flowers or even faux flowers – the best ones will make the spare room look ready for action if any last-minute guests arrive.
We spoke to the experts for their favorite small guest room ideas to inspire your next bedroom remodel.
1. Add depth and interest with dark shades
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Velvet decor ideas can be used in a small guest room to add luxurious texture and depth.
Luxurious and eclectic, velvet gives furnishings a deluxe update this season. Use a sultry palette of jewel tones, these dramatic looks have rich, heritage-meets-fashion attitude. Velvet is also a beautiful way to soften hard architecture.
In this guest room, we used Soane’s ‘Coral Green’ wallpaper to provide a fresh and calming backdrop, creating a beautiful neutral base for the rich, jewel-toned and contrasting Forest Green Pierre Frey velvet which accentuates the soft scalloped form of the headboard,' says Clara Ewart, head of design at Kitesgrove .
2. Be consistent with your walls
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When it comes to wall paneling and shiplap wall ideas, there are many styles available to suit the age of your house and personal taste, making them a beautiful addition to a small room.
'We made the most of this small guest bedroom by using shiplap bedroom wall ideas around the entire room to make the space more consistent and expansive,' says Karen B Wolf, creative principal and owner of Karen B Wolf Interiors .
Shiplap is also a great way to ensure your small guest room is warm, cozy – and looks expensive.
3. Keep it simple with a pared back look
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Minimalist guest room rooms can be tricky to get right. Creating a pared-back space that also exudes luxurious comfort can be a hard balance to strike, but with careful consideration it can be achieved.
Decorating with white is often the default for a small or minimalist room, however, this can often leave spaces feeling cold, especially if the white is a brilliant or cool white. Opting for a scheme of warm neutrals such as stone tones, beiges and creams will ensure a the room feels relaxed and inviting, which is important when it comes to small guest rooms.
4. Opt for a scalloped headboard in a print
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'When it comes to the tiny bedroom ideas, there are a few key things you should consider to make sure it's as beautiful as it is functional.
As with any bedroom, an upholstered headboard in a statement shape will help create a focal point that will also act as an anchor for the overall design scheme.
Choose a shape and design you love, and whether you opt for velvets in bold colors or a beautiful patterned fabric, use this as the base for the rest of your scheme.
'Crisp white sheets will allude to the hotel-inspired feel, whilst opting for accessories in tones that complement your headboard will tie the look together and add that all-important balance,' says Emma Deterding, founder and creative director at Kelling Designs .
5. Fit in a compact shelf
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'With a little creativity, even the smallest of spaces can be functional,' says Jen & Mar, Co-founders of Interior Fox . 'The bedside table area for example; instead of standard bedside tables and lamps, utilize the wall space by using wall lights and position a compact shelf directly underneath, this will give you just enough room to pop your phone on at night or a few decorative items.
For a seamless look that will make a small bedroom look bigger, try painting the shelf the same color as the wall.'
6. Have some flexible solutions up your sleeve
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While pull-out beds and diminutive doubles are an obvious solution for occasional sleepovers, these aren’t the only small bedroom ideas available. Thinking outside the box with bed ideas means searching for more than just hideaway beds, but for dual purpose furniture and small bedroom storage ideas, which can all make a big difference too and allow bedroom space to be fully utilized without leaving the room feeling cramped or crowded.
'I designed the bed with an antique curtain pole and separate headboards on leather straps above that can be moved together if the bedroom needed to be transformed into a double bed/two single beds for guests,' says Natascha Dartnall, founder of ND Studios . 'A great example of how the house offers versatility to the families changing plans, the wallpaper is Pierre Frey, and cushions are Andrew Martin.
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7. A small guest room can still be impactful
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While lack of space is often an issue when arranging a small bedroom, in addition to space-saving furniture, there are lots of visual tricks and decorating techniques and bedroom paint ideas that can make a small bedroom look bigger – whether it's in a family house or is an apartment bedroom.
'Small can be perfectly formed, so don't let the size of your guest room affect its decor,' says Andrea Childs, editor, Country Homes & Interiors. 'This beautiful inky blue color adds instant depth and it's softened by the painterly prints and curved rattan headboard. Keep bedding light but with pattern to tie in the artwork and choose a plain yet stylish side table.'
8. Don't forget to add your personal touch
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Have fun and personalize the space for guests – fresh flowers or plants provide a mood-lifting space and add photos or artwork that will remind them of past visits or times together.
'Choose bedroom color ideas and patterns that are likely to be universally appealing, it should be a place everyone would want to sleep in,' says Mel Bean, founder and lead interior designer of Mel Bean Interiors .
9. Choose beautiful and elegant storage
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Small bedroom storage ideas should be creative and beautiful – there is no need to compromise on style in a tiny space. While the most important thing in a small guest room is to get clutter under control, it is also worth paying attention to how you can turn your bedroom storage into a focal point.
Here, Sydney-based interior designer Tamsin Johnson developed this consciously sophisticated scheme with a rich green bookcase taking center stage.
10. Embrace joyful color and pattern
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Small guest rooms are a wonderful space in which to embrace color and pattern to create an inviting and welcoming space.
'Here, the fresh floral ‘Hencroft’ wallpaper design in Pink Primula, which features a repeating pattern of stylised cowslips, has been used within paneling to create a real sense of warmth and joy, whilst the ‘Pea Green’ paint on panelling brings a soft and peaceful feel to the space,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene .
How do you maximize a small guest room?
There are many beautiful ways to maximize a small guest room that don't compromise on style or comfort.
The multipurpose study meets-spare-guest room is a typical solution in a smaller home and a daybed is a good option for such a space. Decorative choices will depend on which direction you want to go, either opting for a neutral backdrop and then adding pattern and color, or taking a bolder step.
‘Dark lacquered walls are smart in a study and pictures stand out well against them,’ says interior designer Penny Morrison. ‘When the room turns into a small guest room, bright lampshades can be introduced to add color accents, alongside boldly patterned cushions and throws for extra coziness.’
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events.
For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.
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A small living room is not a problem. Even the cramped, at first glance, room can easily be turned into a cozy place for evening relaxation in front of the TV, chatting with friends and family holidays. Our ideas and tips will help you to ensure comfort, as well as create a relaxed atmosphere!
Interior style for a small living room
The living room is the face of the house and its arrangement should be given special attention. It is always a pleasure to relax in a beautiful interior, as well as invite friends. To visually increase the space of the room, it is advisable to opt for one of the styles described below. They are united by lightness, unloaded details and predominantly light colors in the finish.
Contemporary living room
This style combines functionality and neatness.
Clear graphic lines, soothing monochrome colors, cutting-edge materials and the latest in electronics are the perfect environment for busy people. Modern style is reminiscent of the office, but it can always be complemented with cute home decor, textiles, cushions or houseplants.
Classic living room
The luxurious classic style is characterized by harmony and symmetry. The abundance of white, crystal chandeliers and sconces, mirrors in gilded frames will fill the room with a soft glow.
The main decoration of a small living room in a classic style is carved furniture in ivory color or expensive wood polished to a shine.
Stucco molding, relief cornices, arches, columns are required. The windows are covered with heavy curtains with vertical drapery and jewelry-made tiebacks.
Provence style living room
The charming simplicity of southern France is the best solution for a small romantic living room. The distinctive features of Provence are lace, floral prints on the wallpaper, as well as pastel beige, peach, blue and gray shades.
It remains only to get a beautiful service, put a vase with homemade jam and have a tea party!
Loft style living room
The design of a small loft-style living room provides for bare walls, panoramic windows and a minimum amount of furniture. Abstract paintings, black and white photographs, metal floor lamps can act as decor.
Minimalist living room
The name of this direction speaks for itself - a minimum of things, no decorations, only the necessary compact furniture and modern appliances.
Only one of the colors is used, in extreme cases - two. Available in white, grey, beige, silver or blue. Accents can be saturated, but always in a calm range.
Scandinavian style living room
Scandinavian interior style - a snow-white background with a slight admixture of beige, bright accents, as well as a lot of natural light. This design will create a feeling of freshness in a small living room.
Color matters!
To visually enlarge a small living room, it is necessary to keep the design in two or three light or neutral colors.
Darker ones can be used in flooring, furniture, neat decor. The pattern should be on one thing - if the walls are decorated, then the textiles are plain, and vice versa. Restrained palette, conciseness, lack of flashy details - this is the secret of a room in which nothing will distract or annoy.
White living room
White color is ideal for the background (walls, ceiling), goes well with other colors - gives them contrast. Makes the living room more spacious and brighter.
Gray living room
Neutral grays tone down objects that are too bright. For vertical surfaces, a bleached tone of dry asphalt, silver, is suitable. Furniture and decor could be darker.
Brown living room
Brown color looks great in autumn colors - from sand to chocolate. Interspersed with orange, red, burgundy or light green shades are possible.
Blue living room
Blue color has a calming effect on the human psyche, cools. A white ceiling, blue walls and light furniture are a magical option for a small living room interior design.
Green living room
Green color has a good effect on vision and improves well-being. Looks beautiful surrounded by natural elements in shades of wood, stones, water and flowers.
Lilac living room
Shades of sunset and lavender fields. A small living room in lilac color will set you in a romantic mood and will become a favorite vacation spot for all the inhabitants of the apartment.
Small living room decoration
To make the living room look impressive, you should choose high-quality, but not necessarily expensive materials for its decoration. The main criterion in this case is aesthetics.
Floor
For flooring in a small living room, natural parquet, laminate and carpet are most often used.
An extravagant design can also be created with self-leveling floors, artificial stone, tiles or porcelain stoneware. A glossy or polished surface will visually add height to the room.
If there are small children in the house, it is worth laying carpets - they will soften falls and warm the kids while playing on the floor, and protect expensive finishes from damage.
Walls
The side background of a small living room should be light, without noticeable color spots. Monochromatic painting, seamless wallpaper (with narrow vertical patterns), brick or stonework, polished stone, plastic panels are suitable.
Panoramic wallpaper with 3D effect, mirror and glass partitions, artistic painting can be an interesting addition.
You can make interesting illuminated niches in plasterboard walls to place appliances, an aquarium, a collection of souvenirs or books.
Ceiling
Best of all in a small living room will look stretch mirror ceiling, two-level plasterboard or combined.
In an economical version, it is enough just to level it and paint it white. All kinds of plastic panels should be abandoned - squares and stripes will visually reduce the height of the room. The same goes for massive hanging chandeliers.
Decor and textiles
The choice of fabrics will largely depend on the overall style of the interior.
So, for the classics, satin, silk, velvet textures are ideal; for the loft - translucent white, for Provence and country - in a small flower.
To visually increase the space of a small living room, it is recommended to use light and shiny textiles. Curtains should be in harmony with the rest of the finish, partially repeat the patterns on the wallpaper, emphasize the color of the walls or merge with it.
Attaching a cornice to the ceiling and lowering the curtains to the floor will make the room appear higher. A good solution for a small-sized hall is curtains throughout the wall, always light and with vertical drapery.
Large perspective paintings, mirrors, modular images, family photos and interesting panels are suitable for decoration. Vases with flowers or branches, indoor plants will also be appropriate in the living room.
Collector's editions of books, figurines and interior candles can be placed on open shelves. In order not to disturb the harmony of a small space, it is advisable to use the decor very sparingly.
Placement of furniture and equipment
The location of the sofa, TV, coffee table, shelves and other important things in a small living room largely depends on its layout. So, in a studio apartment, you will have to combine a recreation area with a dining room, and perhaps also provide for a folding bed; the walk-through living room should somehow be protected, made more comfortable; a rectangular room will need to be balanced using geometric techniques.
Small square living room
The symmetrical harmony of the square allows you to beautifully arrange any furniture under the wall or in the center. Using corner structures, the situation can be made diamond-shaped.
Narrow (rectangular) small living room
In such rooms, usually the door is located opposite the window and the effect of the corridor is obtained. You can improve the situation as follows: curtain the window with white curtains with a smooth horizontal drapery, make the front door large and light - this will increase the narrow walls.
Free areas should be trimmed with elements like brickwork or racks with elongated shelves should be arranged.
The broad sides should be mirrored, glossy, with prominent vertical lines of contrasting color and clear form from floor to ceiling.
Plank flooring should be laid parallel to narrow walls.
It is advisable to choose furniture with high backs - a squat one will “smear” the room.
Small irregular living room
If the living room turned out as a result of complex zoning or the owners decided to equip the attic for this purpose, the problem of non-standard planning arises.
In this case, it is worth ordering corner or semi-circular furniture, walls with beveled edges, unusual tables and taking care of the access of light to every part of the space.
Small living room lighting
Proper placement and aesthetic appearance of luminaires can greatly transform any small space. The living room definitely needs at least one powerful lamp on the ceiling, but you should not hang a bulky chandelier if the actual height of the room is less than 4 meters.
Neat spot diodes can be installed along the perimeter, wall lamps can be attached to the wall near the sofa (for example, to make it convenient to read books), and decor or shelves with favorite things can be illuminated with flexible ribbons. In some design options, stylized lanterns, garlands and luminescent elements will look very nice.
Get rid of the feeling of hanging overhead ceiling will help the light coming from below, vertically from the floor. Reflected in a glossy film, it will make the room look higher.
Design of a small living room in Khrushchev
In Khrushchev, as a rule, one cannot do without redevelopment - in such cases the living room is often combined with the kitchen. This helps to increase the area and turn a familiar room into a modern studio.
To save space, it is recommended to stick to minimalism: use compact narrow racks, doors without handles, hang a flat-screen TV on the wall, and not install it on a bulky cabinet.
Upholstered furniture is better to choose folding - so in case of spending the night guests will have an extra bed.
A free corner of a small living room in Khrushchev should be equipped as a workplace: put a computer, a lamp and attach hanging shelves for books.
Integration with other premises
In cramped conditions, a good way to increase the area is to combine the living room with adjacent rooms.
Combination of a small living room and kitchen
This is a very logical option - in the living room they receive friends, relax, and can not do without tea or festive feasts. It is enough to visually separate the cooking area with a bar counter, and on the other hand put a sofa, TV, wall - and you get a comfortable multifunctional studio.
Combination of a living room with a balcony or loggia
By removing the partition between the small living room and the loggia, due to the latter, you can significantly expand the space, as well as arrange a greenhouse or work area.
To prevent heat from escaping from the apartment, the balcony will have to be glazed, the cracks closed and well insulated.
Combination of a living room with a hallway or a corridor
This redevelopment option is often found in private houses, but it is also quite suitable for apartments. A few square meters at the entrance can be left for storing clothes and shoes, separating this area, for example, with ceramic floor tiles (to make cleaning easier), and cover the rest of the space with carpet or parquet and use it as a living room.
Small living room design ideas - photo
Our gallery contains the most interesting design solutions for small living rooms. In the photo you can see what effect this or that finish gives, how different combinations of colors look, where it is better to put furniture and appliances. Get inspired!
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Small living room - tips for furnishing
An apartment without a living room is a rarity even for small-sized housing. On the one hand, the name itself alludes to the reception of guests; on the other hand, in this room you can find a lot of activities in splendid isolation. Even those of us who are used to meeting friends on neutral ground want to carve out a small space for ourselves. Arranging a corner for a TV zone, arranging books, separating the living room from the common space in a studio apartment - apartment owners around the world are solving the same problems.
We've rounded up the best ideas on Houzz for you to try out. Suddenly, the answer to your questions has already occurred to someone in Finland or, for example, in Japan?
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US: transparent furniture
If you have big plans for your living room and don't have a lot of space, choose furniture made from materials that look weightless - glass and plastic, which do not overload the space.
Despite the variety of furniture, this living room from the USA does not look cluttered - thanks in large part to the transparent chairs at the dining table.
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France: armchairs instead of a sofa
If you are used to spending evenings in solitude or tete-a-tete, think about whether you need a bulky sofa? Two upholstered armchairs and a coffee table look much more intimate and comfortable in a small living room than a voluminous sofa, which was purchased only because it is customary.
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Finland: self-expression in color
Those who do not like bland interiors usually find themselves in a dilemma: how to decorate the living room, but not turn it into a warehouse of accessories in a limited area? This Finnish project gives a simple answer: despite the restraint characteristic of the Scandinavians, bright colors bring variety to the interior.
Textured wallpaper, rich shade of sofa upholstery, colorful furniture and textiles create an optimistic character of the living room. And all this - without additional shelves and extra accessories that collect dust.
By the way, when arranging a very small living room, it is logical to abandon the front door and even the interior walls, uniting the room with the main space of the apartment. The zoning feature in this case can be the boundaries of the carpet, as in our example from the UK.
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Design of a small living room — 22,000 photos dining table, I want to leave as much free space as possible, but what if the space is occupied by furniture?
We offer to enlarge the living room visually - for example, with the help of a mirror built into a niche. This technique works flawlessly: reflection creates the illusion that the room continues behind the mirror panel. So that the blende does not look too artificial, and you do not have to allocate an entire wall under the mirror, place any large piece of furniture in front of the mirror, such as a sideboard or a shelving unit; a large picture in a frame will do.
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Spain: optical illusions
A sensible alternative to a mirror is a photo wallpaper with a perspective: a road stretching into the distance or architectural forms will stretch the space to infinity.
To emphasize the reception, in our Spanish example, the accent wall around the perimeter was decorated with LED lighting.
An important detail: watch which way you increase the space. If you arrange a narrow wall in this way, the living room will look like a carriage.
Light-colored wall and floor finishes, furniture with simple outlines and no unnecessary decor - such a scenario for a small living room was chosen in a project from Hong Kong. At the same time, storage systems were built into the TV cabinet, which stretches along the room and connects to a low window sill, where additional seats can be arranged.
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Holland: sliding doors for a single space
However, a living room combined with a hall is a bold idea for our realities, especially during the off-season.
A compromise option is sliding doors with glazing between the two spaces: they will not allow street dirt to penetrate into the living room, but due to the transparent canvas they will make the interior of the apartment more solid.
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Germany: living room on the podium
In a studio apartment, the living room can be distinguished by a podium without losing square meters. Another option is to slightly change the shade of the finish on the border between the zones, for example, combine gray and white plaster. In our example from Germany, both methods were used: the interior turned out to be more precise and geometric.
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USA: priority for books
The problem of storing paper books does not become less urgent with the advent of the digital age: you want to place the family library not only compactly, but also noticeably - whatever one may say, multi-colored spines create a special atmosphere in the living room.
If there are really a lot of books, equip a spacious built-in wardrobe for them up to the ceiling, leaving an opening for a sofa or TV console, as in our American example.
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Japan: Reliable Storage
How to make small living room storage systems not only reliable, but also stylish? The answer comes from Japan in the form of four colorful suitcases fitted into the shelves of a low pedestal.
Worn suitcases always bring an element of mischief into the interior, remind you of travels - however, if you collect as many as four copies, the accent risks turning into a home flea market. The wooden frame emphasizes the characteristic Japanese rigor in the placement of accessories, which, with such a system, are always in place and work as expressive storage systems.
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Italy: a coffee table with a secret
A lot has been said about the benefits and aesthetic component of retro accessories, but in a small living room an old suitcase can solve two practical problems .
Firstly, to replace the coffee table and save your budget, and secondly, to store magazines and useful little things that are difficult to find a place in a small room.
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Denmark: sometimes there is a sofa with its back to the door
2 big problems with the arrangement of furniture: a door here, a window there, a second one nearby - and it seems that there is no room for a full-fledged headset.
Let's take inspiration from an example from Denmark and orient the set with its back to the front door. True, the reception will work only if there is a full passage behind the sofa. But such an arrangement has an interesting psychological aspect: you and your guests seem to be fenced off from the rest of the space and get a private environment for conversation.
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Holland: mobile furniture
If you are used to hosting large groups and your parties are not complete without karaoke and dancing, you should think about how to free up space if necessary. The easiest option is to have a coffee table on wheels and light chairs in addition to the sofa. When the languid tea party is over and the real holiday begins, you can easily clear the center of the room from furniture and have fun without fear that the guests will leave bruised.
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Lago Design
Italy: plus a hundred points to comfort
Original design and decorative Italian scenarios can be borrowed. The owners of the neutral living room decorated the walls with soft pillows - the same ones that were placed on the sofa. This technique works not only for the wow effect, but also looks unusually cozy: who wants to leave the living room, where pillows hug him from all sides?
Monteliushome
Sweden: additional lighting from above
Good question, how to arrange lighting in a small room.
