Living room designs for small houses

Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

Resist the urge to push all of your furniture up against the walls. If you create space behind the furniture, it makes the room look wider than it is. An antique stool vibes well the Chesterfield sofa in this room designed by Leanne Ford.

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Hang a Chair

Hecker Guthrie

Swing chairs are super fun and seem to be having a design moment right now. More importantly, they can be a life saver in a small living room or family room. You can add seating without taking up a ton of floor space, like you would with a traditional armchair. This mod style in a Hecker Guthrie-designed space is all the convincing we need.

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Shrink Your Sofa

Douglas Friedman

In designer Ann Pyne's New York City apartment, a small red settee fills the entire living room with personality. A leopard print stool and matching pale yellow armchairs ensure plenty of seating, too.

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Make It Multi-Purpose

Josh Franer; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

When space is lacking, the only option is to get creative and make things multi-purpose. For example, if you don't have room for a separate living room, family room, and home office, combine each concept into one space. This living room and office by Leanne Ford proves that the right layout and pieces can look great, no matter what shape or size the room.

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Build Shelving

Trevor Tondro

Use ottomans in place of a traditional coffee table to make better use of your space (because a tiny house means your living room often does double or triple duty when people come over). You can top them with a tray to hold flowers and books, or use as extra seating. Then when it's family time, they become footrests. These red leather ottomans in a small family room designed by Redmond Aldrich strike that perfect balance between formal and casual.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

45 Small Living Room Ideas for Maximum Space and Style

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Updated on 09/21/22

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There's no reason that a small living room can't be as functional and stylish as a big one. Check out these small-space decor tips and tricks—everything from furniture selection and layout to wall color and lighting—that will help you to maximize every last square inch of your compact living room while elevating its design.

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  Limit the Color Palette

  @thevisionairyhusbands / Instagram

  “The primary thing to remember when designing a small room is to ensure all tones stick to the same color palette—thus creating flow throughout the room,” says Gian Moore, former interior designer and partner at Mellowpine. “Make sure to shift your focus around monochromatic and tonal hues that will accentuate the scheme further.”

• 02 of 45

  Layer Your Lighting

  @thelasthouseonbedfordlane / Instagram

  “Layering the heights of your lighting is key—so ensure you have a pendant light overhead with a dimmable control, lots of lamplight and wall lights,” says Moore. “Choose shades that can both direct light for tasks like reading, and create pools of light for the atmosphere. Having wall lights that direct soft shafts of light up and down will also make the space look taller.”

• 03 of 45

  Open Up Walls

  @reflektiondesign / Instagram

  Homeowners can add a contemporary feel to a small living room by opening up walls. “A bright and fresh feeling is created when you open up the space, allowing natural light to enter,” says interior designer Kate Diaz of Swanky Den. “You can install floor-to-ceiling windows or doors, or side panels. You can also paint your walls in light colors with white trim, which will make it seem large.”

• 04 of 45

  Consider Mirrors

  @love_in_1000_square_feet / Instagram

  According to Diaz, adding a mirror leading into your living room will help give the space a more light and airy feel. You can also try hanging mirrors facing one another on opposite walls to increase sightlines and create the impression of a bigger space.

• 05 of 45

  Install Open Shelving

  @darbywallisdesign / Instagram

  Open concept shelving might not seem like the best idea if you’re trying to minimize clutter—but this type of airy shelving unit will do much better than closed off or boxy shelving if you’re hoping to create a more light-flooded living space. Just be sure to keep it tidy and well styled.

• 06 of 45

  Opt for Neutral Walls

  @love_in_1000_square_feet / Instagram

  Paint walls in a single neutral shade, says Diaz. If you do want to add more personality, you can always add pops of color in select furniture pieces and accessories.

• 07 of 45

  Contrast Walls and Floors

  @love_in_1000_square_feet / Instagram

  Light colors are great for your walls—but you can opt for a darker floor color if you’re looking to create a sense of warmth. “Using light colors on the walls with dark floors will create a clean look,” explains Diaz.

• 08 of 45

  Be Strategic with Artwork

  @darbywellisdesign / Instagram

  The right wall art can add visual interest to a small space. Diaz suggests hanging artwork directly above your sofa rather than all around the room to add visual interest while keeping visual clutter to a minimum.

• 09 of 45

  Opt for Multi-Purpose Furniture

  @reflektiondesign / Instagram

  Multi-purpose furniture is a great way to save space while still ensuring your living room is as cozy and functional as possible. According to Diaz, this could look like placing bookshelves near windows so they can double as window seats or using an upholstered ottoman as a coffee table that can also be used as seating.

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  Use a Variety of Heights and Depths

  @thecollectivedallas / Instagram

  Choose furniture with varying heights and depths to give your small living room a sense of dimension, helping it to feel more visually interesting.

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  Hang Small Artwork

  @oursouthwestnest / Instagram

  “You’ll want to keep any pictures or wall art small and only hang them if they are meaningful,” says Diaz. This will allow your walls to breathe and actually make the room look much more expansive than it is.

• 12 of 45

  Decorate With Vases

  @oursouthwestnest / Instagram

  You don’t need to forego decorations in order to make your space feel neat and tidy. “Adding vases to your space can offer visual interest without looking cluttered,” says Diaz. “I suggest using a glass or porcelain vase for a tall, clean look.”

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• 13 of 45

  Consider Wall Sconces

  @weepingwillow.farmhouse / Instagram

  Wall sconces are a great way to add mood lighting without taking up floor space. Diaz suggests grouping sconces together for a bold wall statement or positioning them over picture windows for a gallery-like effect.

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  Double Space with a Floor Mirror

  Design by Alvin Wayne

  Leaning a large decorative floor mirror against the wall of a small living room will reflect the rest of the room, visually doubling its size. In this apartment living room from NYC-based interior designer Alvin Wayne, dark wall paint adds coziness and the floor mirror bounces light around.

• 15 of 45

  Take Advantage of Alcoves

  @darbywallisdesign / Instagram

  “If you have the space, put your sofa in an alcove to make it feel cozy,” says Diaz. If you have a smaller alcove you can hang shelves or create a smaller seating nook to maximize space.

• 16 of 45

  Go for Neutral Rugs and Carpets

  @little_weavers_cottage / Instagram

  Neutral colorways will make a tiny space appear larger—but that’s especially true for your carpets or rugs. You’ll want to opt for light-colored textiles, which will make a room look light and spacious, regardless of the size.

• 17 of 45

  Use an Anchor Piece

  Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo

  You might be tempted to opt for smaller furniture in order to make your space look bigger—but sometimes an abundance of small pieces can actually make your space feel more cluttered. Instead, opt for a large anchor piece like a sectional sofa and keep extra seating to a minimum, like this San Francisco condo living room from Cathie Hong Interiors.
  

• 18 of 45

  Reorganize

  @reflektiondesign / Instagram

  Decluttering your living room is a great way to clear out extra space—but you don’t have to get rid of anything you don’t want to. In fact, Diaz suggests decluttering by putting items in different places around the room to keep the space interesting.

• 19 of 45

  Hang It Up

  @sanctuaryhomedecor / Instagram

  “As much as possible, you’ll want to focus on hanging cabinets or open air coffee table storage,” says Jeneva Aaron of The House Wire. “The floor space can still be used for something else, so choosing hanging cabinets or coffee table storage that isn’t too bulky is key.”

• 20 of 45

  Keep It Minimalist

  @sorenshome / Instagram

  Using a minimalist design approach works well in a small living room. “Choose multifunctional furniture,” says Aaron. “Be creative and try to mix and match.”

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  Use Mirrored Furniture

  Home Made By Carmona

  Another way to use mirrors to decorate a small living room is by incorporating mirrored furniture pieces that reflect views, expand sightlines, and bounce light around. In this cottage-style living room from blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona, a pair of round mirrors illuminate a dark corner and a vintage-inspired mirrored buffet with criss-cross painted wood detailing and hidden storage does the trick.

• 22 of 45

  Work Those Weird Angles

  @lasthouseonbedfordlane / Instagram

  A living room with an awkward layout might seem like a challenge to decorate and furnish—but it’s actually a great opportunity to take the emphasis off the small size. Opt for a salon-style gallery wall or jewel box-inspired decor to help make your quirky space shine.

• 23 of 45

  Minimize the TV

  Design by Brexton Cole Interiors

  Decorating around the TV is a constant challenge for interior designers. In this small open plan living room from Brexton Cole Interiors, the black-and-white palette and rounded modern furnishings create a streamlined feel and preserve flow. A floor-to-ceiling accent wall clad in vertical shiplap painted in a dark shade of navy helps to obscure the large flat-screen above the contemporary gas fireplace insert.

• 24 of 45

  Optimize Natural Light

  @darbywallisdesign / Instagram

  Smaller living rooms can seem a whole lot bigger when flooded with natural light. Optimize natural light using mirrors, sheer curtains, regularly cleaning windows, and clearing window sills of clutter.

• 25 of 45

  Reflect Natural Light

  @weepingwillow. farmhouse / Instagram

  “Colors such as white have a higher reflectance, and this can make your room seem a lot bigger than it is,” explains Roman Ramona, Founder of Living Beyond Design. “This trick works well when we're dealing with small spaces as it lets the light bounce around the room.”

• 26 of 45

  Embrace Beige

  @oursouthwestnest / Instagram

  If you're not a fan of white, light beige or a pale shade of taupe paint will also will reflect rather than absorb light, helping to make the room feel larger.

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  Avoid Statement Rugs

  @trevorfulmerdesign / Instagram

  According to Ramona, you’ll want to avoid using bold or statement rugs when possible. The logic behind this is that if you, let's say, have light flooring, like oak, and add a black or dark brown rug on top it will create a focal point and make the room seem smaller. “Try to make everything as uniform as possible," Ramona says, "because that contrast can draw attention to that rug and your room will seem even smaller,”

• 28 of 45

  Add Color With Statement Art

  Design by Alvin Wayne

  In this tight but high-ceilinged city living room from interior designer Alvin Wayne, a neutral and earth-toned palette keeps the seating area feeling pulled together and sleek, while an oversized wall hanging adds an energizing dose of vibrant color.

• 29 of 45

  Hang Mirrors Opposite Windows

  @lasthouseonbedfordlane / Instagram

  “Placing a mirror on a wall doubles the space visually," says Ramona, but if it's hung opposite a window, it will reflect and bounce around natural light, making the room feel more expansive.

• 30 of 45

  Allow the Room to Breathe

  @revealmydiy / Instagram

  “The effective use of space is the most important element in designing a small living environment,” says interior designer Heather Higgins of Higgins Design Studio. “Although it is tempting to try and use every square inch, maintaining a balance with open, empty space is key to creating a personal, high-functioning design that provides comfort and visual appeal.”

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  Use Modular Storage

  @masha_kindjer / Instagram

  Providing enough and the right type of storage is crucial, says Higgins. “Modular-style storage with cabinets and drawers will conceal clutter and streamline a space,” says Higgins. “I often create a ‘storage wall’ that runs the length of a space. Because the units are usually just 15-18” deep, they require very little floor space, but provide copious storage.”

• 32 of 45

  Create a Focal Point

  Design by Brexton Cole Interiors

  Creating a focal point in a small living room can make it feel grander than it is, and give you a roadmap for laying out furniture. In this 1920s Tudor home living room from Brexton Cole Interiors, the classic fireplace is a natural focal point, embellished with a black-and-white patterned tile surround. Some kitschy contemporary art and a decorative bust add personality.

• 33 of 45

  Consider a Low Sofa

  @homesweetlakehouse / Instagram

  The visual impact of a low-slung sofa and other furniture will help make your ceilings look much higher, creating more open feel.

• 34 of 45

  Add Texture

  @itshomeyall / Instagram

  In a small space with a neutral color palette and minimal furnishings and decor, focus on adding texture by using a mix of textiles or finishes in order to keep the space visually interesting and inviting.

• 35 of 45

  Use Cool Shades

  @thecollectivedallas / Instagram

  Opting for warm colorways might seem like a cozy idea—but it can also make a room feel more congested. Instead, stick to cool shades and classic colors that will establish a flow throughout the whole room.

• 36 of 45

  Go Monochromatic

  @our_little_brodick_ / Instagram

  Consider using monochromatic and tonal hues. “Using different colors makes the room look divided, which ultimately makes it look smaller,” says Richard Fung, Owner of Forever Homes. “Even if you use more than one color, limit that to two.”
  

• 37 of 45

  Commit to Black and White

  @darbywallisdesign / Instagram

  A black-and-white palette works in any size space, but it can give a small living room a polished, pulled together feel that takes the focus off of size.

• 38 of 45

  Float the Furniture

  Design by Alvin Wayne

  Many people are tempted to push all the furniture up against the walls of a small living room. But that move can actually make a small space feel even smaller. In this New York City apartment living room from interior designer Alvin Wayne, the plush velvet sofa floats in the center of the room, anchoring the open plan space and leaving the floor-to-ceiling windows free and clear to show off the view.

• 39 of 45

  Maximize Vertical Space

  @thenewsmallhouse / Instagram

  Maximizing vertical space by installing tall shelves or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, or drawing the eye upward by hanging a decorative chandelier or pendant light will give the room a sense of space by making the ceilings appear higher and adding visual interest without taking up much floor space.

• 40 of 45

  Consider An All-White Design

  @thecollectivedallas / Instagram

  All white might seem a little bland—but it’s the easiest way to add light and the appearance of more space to a room. White reflects light which can help make the space feel much more light and airy. An all-white room also offers a clean and modern effect.

• 41 of 45

  Lose the Drapes

  @darbywallisdesign / Instagram

  Drapes and curtains are a great way to add visual interest to a space while controlling light. But thick drapes can easily obstruct the view from outside, hence making the space feel much more closed off. Floor-to-ceiling drapes can also take up valuable floor space whereas blinds take up no space at all.

• 42 of 45

  Pick a Sofa with Legs

  @flynnhaus / Instagram

  Ramona suggests using furniture that is raised off the ground—such as a sofa with legs—to help create more visual space, tricking the eye into thinking the living room is larger than it is.

• 43 of 45

  Choose a Coffee Table With an Airy Base

  Design by Brexton Cole Interiors

  Choosing a coffee table with slender legs or an otherwise an airy base will allow light to flow through and help create a sense of airiness. In this snug historic row house living room from Brexton Cole Interiors, a modern coffee table with a solid wood top and a delicate base helps to make the space feel functional and current. You can also opt for a transparent lucite or acrylic table that will virtually disappear when not in use.

• 44 of 45

  Add a Wall of Shelving

  Home Made By Carmona

  In this cottage living room from blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona, a large shelving fills most of the wall, creating a concentrated spot to store books and display decorative objects that adds warmth without encumbering the rest of the space.

• 45 of 45

  Add a Bar Cart

  Design by Forbes + Masters

  In this highrise living room from Forbes + Masters, every corner is exploited to its fullest potential, increasing functionality and creating a sense of luxury in the small space. A well styled vintage bar cart and an inviting curvy armchair by the window creates a sweet spot for after work cocktails.

How to Decorate a Small Living Room

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Small living room - 55 photos of custom design in a small living room

Today, a small living room is not a cause for concern.

Using certain design ideas, you can create a modern and beautiful interior of the living room and housing in general.

Contents:

Features of a small living room

It is important to focus on important little things before arranging a very small living room:

when purchasing furniture, do not choose furniture that takes up extra space due to convex elements;

you can give preference to redevelopment of housing, for example, equipping a small kitchen, which is combined with the hall;

the gamut of shades of the room, as well as the abundance of light, are of no small importance;

Do not neglect modular compact walls that take up a minimum of usable space in a small living room.

Accents and colors

Surely, many people know that light shades and compact pieces of furniture are suitable for a small room. However, there are more nuances.

For example, in addition to plain wallpaper of light color, you can use coatings with a pattern, and the smaller it is, the more the room visually enlarges.

You can focus on a particular subject. For what?

For example, if you are creating an interior in a cottage, then you have freedom in your own actions, it makes a lot of sense to focus next to the sofa, like in the photo of a small living room in the catalog of our site. Furnish the sofa with chairs.

It is important that the room is well lit, especially if it is a small room. Don't forget about accessories too.

All decorative elements in the form of curtains, rugs, pillows should be colorful, and the materials should be natural and almost weightless. Matte as well as shiny material will look great.

Stripes

Vertical or horizontal stripes fit perfectly into the interior of a small living room.

Visually enlarge the room with horizontal lines, while vertical lines stretch it, visually lifting the ceilings up. Decide on the disadvantage in the room: a narrow room or a low ceiling surface and use a suitable strip when arranging.

You can combine similar colors with mirrors, but the main thing is not to overdo it. You can hang a large mirror on one wall, and make the opposite wall glossy.

If you plan to put a closet in the living room, then choose furniture with mirrors.

Furniture

If you want to furnish the living room in a small apartment, then do not forget about the rational approach to the design layout.

It is important for you to exclude congestion with unnecessary items, take into account the shape and dimensions of the furniture.

The main furnishings, without which it is impossible to imagine a room, even a small one, are a sofa with armchairs, a table and, of course, a wardrobe. You can purchase a folding table, as well as a sofa.

If you are in need of chairs, it is also a good idea to purchase folding models that can be hidden if necessary.

As for the closet, the best choice, of course, will be a closet, because in a regular closet opening doors visually reduce the room. Armchairs will bring maximum comfort to the interior design of a small living room.

A small area with a corner sofa will look unusual and extraordinary. Remember that there should be enough free space between the furniture.

Therefore, if the dimensions of the living room allow you to accommodate the listed items, then by all means buy them.

Style

If we talk about the style design of a small living room, the Scandinavian style will be the best option. The classic is not without demand, but the room in this style will look simple, which is not typical of such a design.

If you wish, you can create your own extraordinary style, for example, by combining designs in different styles, transforming the room in a special way in this way.

If you don't have any ideas for creating coziness in your living room, you can look at the arrangement methods on the Internet, choosing the most suitable one for your small living room.

The main thing is a great desire and maximum imagination. Properly placing accents in a small space, you can certainly get a beautiful and comfortable and beautiful living room.

Small living room design photo

60 interior photos, renovation ideas

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

Luxurious classical 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, embossed 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 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 spectacular, 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-sized 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.

Interesting illuminated niches can be made in plasterboard walls to accommodate 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 the 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 appliances

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, you should order corner or semi-circular furniture, walls with beveled edges, unusual tables and take 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 (to make it convenient to read books, for example), 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 houses, 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 shelves, 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 there 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.

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