Small coastal living room ideas
39 Coastal Living Room Ideas to Inspire You
Thinking about redecorating the living room of your beach home? These beautiful coastal living room ideas will inspire you and give you plenty of ideas for decorating the perfect family room. Whether you prefer a feminine seaside look or a bold nautical style, these gorgeous living rooms are sure to spark your creativity. We love coastal decor for its breezy style and cool ocean tones.
When it comes to decorating a living room, there are certain pieces of furniture that you must have! Be sure to pick out the right coastal sofa as this is likely going to be the highlight of your room.
You’ll also need to consider picking out some cozy coastal accent chairs so that your guests have a place to sit. Lastly, the perfect coastal coffee table will help to center your room.
Those are the major design decisions you’ll have to make regarding curating the perfect coastal style living room your family will love!
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Let’s take a peek at some of the most inspiring coastal living rooms designed for beach homes by the best coastal interior designers!
Blue and White Striped Rug
This light-filled living room has a blue and white striped rug which makes it one of the best coastal living room ideas that really stands out. Two beige slipcovered sofas are sitting across from each other with a wood coffee table in between. The fireplace is decorated with a cool blue beach framed photograph.
@lifeonvirginiastreetRope Chandelier
A cool, inviting living room that features a stunning floor-to-ceiling marble accent fireplace. The mantle is just a group of free-floating natural wood shelves. An open pillared rope chandelier hangs above a clean framed glass-top coffee table. The plush, soft blue chairs fill out the space with a blonde oak table between them.
Beth Lindsey Interior DesignMarlin Fish Wall Decor
A black and white pinstriped coastal sectional provides a creative contrast to the brilliantly blue Marlin Fish hanging on the back wall.
A natural driftwood chandelier hangs above dual rattan end tables. A green potted plant completes the space with a natural element.
Surfboard Wall Decor
This bright living room features a full-length white brick fireplace with wicker basket accents. A polished natural wood surfboard sits off center from the black fireplace framing on the wall. Soft gray couches, natural wood seating chairs, and coffee tables sit atop of a rough-hewn brown rug.
@laurenpresseyWicker Furniture
Here is a beachside bungalow living room that features white wicker furniture with grey and white striped cushions. A glass-topped wicker coffee table centers the room. Two wicker pom-style seats are placed next to large potted palms. Coastal living rooms almost always have at least one piece of wicker furniture or decor!
@donna_guyler_designLarge Coral Photo Art
This cozy living room is softened with blues, yellows, and beige tones. The large coral photo art is offset by a white frame.
The blue patterned curtains tie together the blues from the art with the pillows on the sofa.
Lifebuoys on the Mantel
A classic white fireplace sits below a white framed mirror. Two buoys tied with natural rope sit atop the mantle next to potted greenery. The bookshelves frame either side of the fireplace with additional coastal decorations.
@australian_nautical_stylePainted Blue Ceiling
Exposed white beams accent a sea-foam blue shiplap ceiling. A framed painting sits above a dark wood accent table. An ivory coastal ottoman is placed in the center of the room to serve as a coffee table with a navy blue tray on top.
@studiomielPalm Centerpiece Decor
Palms in a clear vase sit atop a wicker ottoman in the center of the room. A white fireplace with herringbone tile accent is topped with a natural wood mantle. An array of greenery, both print and physical, are on the shelves.
@sandandsisalTropical Print Accent Chairs
Bright blue throw pillows accent a plush white sofa.
A navy and white herringbone rug is placed in the center of the room. Two bold tropical print accent chairs add character and depth to the coastal decor.
Blue and White Striped Sofa
The blue and white awning striped sofa has two cream throw pillows with beige trim. The sofa is placed in front of a wall of bright, white trimmed windows. A chair with an ivory slipcover sits underneath a blue and white print poster in a frame. Stripes certainly give coastal living rooms a more preppy and traditional feeling!
Mackenzie HoranBlue Console Table
A tan rug with navy trim centers the living room. Against the back of a clean, white sofa is against a sky blue console table. Using blue furniture is one of the top coastal living room ideas. A damask patterned blue and white sitting chair completes the sitting space. White built-in bookcases with blue backing frame either side of the fireplace and TV.
Elena Phillips InteriorsPineapple Chandelier
Coastal living rooms can be tropical, too! A shell-framed mirror is on the center of a white shiplap wall with four gold plant frames in this Palm Beach living room.
The blush pink sofa has two tropical print throw pillows. A solid white pineapple chandelier is mounted above a wicker storage chest.
Boho Coastal Pillows
Boho coastal pillows in navy and white accent a cream-colored sofa in this modern coastal living room. A geometric print wraps the bottom of a live plant. The window is partially covered by a boho and geometric-inspired hanging.
@stephaniekrausdesignsSailboat Pillow
The driftwood mirror centers this sitting space. A white sectional with a variety of blue throw pillows is sat next to a wicker rug. The pillows are a mix of stripe patterns, geometric patterns, a sailboat pillow and buttons.
Paint Me PinkBeige Sofas
This bright, bright living room has two long beige sofas on either side of a blonde wood coffee table. The sofas are adorned with cozy throw pillows and have a seamless bottom cushion. A tall ficus in the corner adds greenery to the space.
Pure Salt InteriorsBlue Accent Chair and White Garden Stool
A seersucker print chair with dark wood legs is placed next to a white garden stool with geometric cutouts.
Built-in bookcases are on either side of the cozy window. There is a small, cream-colored bench beneath the window with blue striped pillows. A white garden stool is always a handy sidekick.
Seashell Mirror
The solid white seashell mirror is above the mantle, against a solid white beadboard above the fireplace. The flooring is a rich, warm wood. The sofa is a coastal blue with white piping for the trim. An easygoing space for relaxing!
Elements of StyleSurfer Decor
This whimsical seating room has two earth green stools around a coffee table next to a cozy blue sofa. The photo above the sofa features a surfer with a bright yellow surfboard. A quaint bench by the window has a navy blue cover throw with some pillows.
Kate Lester InteriorsBlue Plaid Chair
Broad built-in bookshelves frame a black framed fireplace. A blue plaid chair and ottoman sit askew to the cedar chest coffee table. Green plants are on the shelves, end table, and by the patio door windows.
Blue Rug
There is a floral patterned blue rug on top of a cool wood floor. The couches are coordinating with their shades of cream and gray blue. A natural wood table sits against the back wall with a square, serene framed photo above.
UnknownCoral Throw Pillows
This sunny space has a wicker side chair and a cream-colored sofa. The coastal throw pillows are a variety of coral with geometric patterns. A side table has a white statement piece of faux sea life. Coral is a color I wish I saw more often in coastal living rooms and interiors!
@digsdesigncoLadder to Loft
This vaulted ceiling living space features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. A distressed wood ladder is placed next to the loft. A chicken wire-framed chandelier hangs above a sleek grey sofa.
@oldsilvershedNavy Accent Chairs
Here is an example of an open concept living room that has a variety of comfortable seating. The two navy accent chairs with natural wood arms and legs complement the black and tan patterned rug.
The oil painting on the wall adds a nice coastal art touch.
Layered Rugs
This seaside living room has two wicker chairs around a sand colored sofa with navy throw pillows. A low hardwood coffee table is in the center of two layered rugs. Fresh flowers on the center and side tables warm the space. The best coastal living room ideas always integrate nature into the space.
UnknownNavy Blue Walls
Several monochromatic framed photos of seashells are hung on navy blue walls. A soft grey slipcover is on the couch. The throw pillows are patterned with damask, geometric, and crab designs in a variety of blues. Since coastal living rooms tend to be bright, you can proceed with confidence in going with a bold wall color like this!
@sandandsisalLots of Indoor Plants
A wicker couch with cream sofa cushions and bright pastel throw pillows sits on top of a beige rug. The photos behind the sofa are in a variety of sizes and frames. There are plenty of indoor plants to add freshness and greenery to this space.
Neutral Rug and Table
The oversize oat colored sectional sits atop a tan and white colored rug. The walls have a square paneling detail as an accent feature. The center table is wicker with a white ceramic indented top.
@lifeonvirginiastreetRattan Accent Chairs
Two geometric inspired rattan accent chairs with cream cushions frame this seating space. An open patio door leads to a water feature outside. Soft blue print sofas with white legs are on either side of a white table.
UnknownSea Green Tropical Accents
A bold blue lamp sits atop a cream colored side table with drawers. Bright green plants warm up the white walls and blonde wood floors. The throw pillows on the couch are patterned to add interest to the space.
UnknownSectional Sofa and Stripe Rug
This large cream-colored sectional sits atop a blue and white striped rug. A natural wood coffee table is in the center of the space with two blue pouf seats. A bright, sunny outdoor space is outside of the white curtains.
Soft Blue Sofa
A neutral patterned berber rug centers this space. A large, plus soft blue sectional sofa with wooden legs is set against a large wall of windows. The best modern coastal living room ideas involve using natural light where you can. A white coffee table with creative side cutouts is next to the sofa.
@karahebertinteriorsStriped Poofs
Natural wood trimmed stairs lead up against a shiplap wall. Two navy striped poufs are in front of chairs with white slipcovers. A rattan rug with beige trim brings the room together. What do you think about this coastal family room?
@kerripopofprettyblogTeal Paint Behind Built-in Shelves
Clean, white lines of built in shelves contrast brightly with the teal paint on the back of the shelves. The bottom cabinets have dark door pulls with rattan door insets. Two wooden fish on blocks sit atop the shelf center of the TV.
@digsdesigncoWhite Sofa and Brown Rattan Side Table
A cozy, white sofa with unique shades of blue throw pillows sits in front of a bright window.
A brown rattan side table is next to the couch with a white sea anemone sculpture on the bottom shelf. A white and pale blue lamp is on top of the side table next to fresh flowers in water.
Large Sailboat Replica Decor
These white beadboard walls with an upper navy accent wall have wicker shades in the windows. A distressed blue trunk is the center coffee table in front of a bold striped pattern couch. The large sailboat replica sits against the corner wall with ships on decorative plates along the trim of the beadboard.
Meredith HutchisonTurquoise Coffee Table
This quaint living space has a cream and grey vertical striped sofa. The turquoise coffee table with a natural wood top has wicker baskets for style and storage. A round, distressed white wood mirror sits above the couch on a pale blue wall.
UnknownVintage Rattan Chairs Painted in Krylon Catalina Mist
This aqua, white and natural brown living room has a classic, clean lined fireplace.
A painted rattan chair with white cushions sits across from a seafoam blue center table. The brown rug along with the soft light wicker blinds add earthiness to the room.
White Sofa and Coffee Table
A farmhouse accented solid white coffee table compliments a cozy white sofa on top of a sturdy natural rug with navy trim. A collection of wooden framed tree prints sits behind the sofa in a grid pattern. Navy blue throw pillows and end tables add depth of color to the seating space.
@agk_designstudioThat’s all for now!
More Coastal Decor Ideas for the Home
What did you think of these modern coastal living room decor ideas? Don’t miss our guides to decorating other rooms in your coastal beach home! Here are a few recent articles that may interest you:
- Coastal Bedrooms
- Coastal Kitchens
- Coastal Bathrooms
- Coastal Home Offices
- Coastal Dining Rooms
- Coastal Laundry Rooms
- Coastal Breakfast Nooks
Happy curating!
Beautiful Coastal Living Room Ideas You Will Love – jane at home
Modern coastal style is such a great way to add a contemporary and cohesive look to the living room.
Its lighter color palette, breezy aesthetic, and comfortable, relaxed attitude makes coastal style the perfect choice for living rooms and family rooms.
With that in mind, in today’s post I’m sharing some simple tips on how to bring a touch of modern coastal style to your living spaces, including coastal decorating ideas, images of living rooms featuring modern coastal style, places to shop for coastal furniture and decor, and much more.
Since modern coastal is the design style I’ve incorporated in my own living room and home, I’ve spent hours gathering ideas and inspiration on this topic — and today I’m sharing everything I’ve found.
Whether you’re thinking of adding modern coastal style to your home, currently making choices regarding furniture or decor, or simply looking for tips for adding a light touch of coastal style to your living room, I hope you’ll find all sorts of great ideas in this post!
Pure Salt Interiors
What makes a living room coastal?
A coastal living room typically incorporates the colors and textures of nature, including lighter-toned woods, baskets, natural fiber rugs, woven elements, and easy-care textiles like cotton and linen.
In a coastal living space, you’ll often see white slipcovered furniture, a color palette inspired by the sand and sea, and natural and organic elements–all of which convey a relaxed way of living.
Although there are many versions of coastal style, my favorite viewpoint is modern coastal design, which is light, minimal, and fresh, incorporating a mix of relaxed beach house and classic Hamptons styles.
For more on modern coastal style, you might be interested in my post, Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home.
How do you design a coastal living room?
For a coastal look in the living room, I suggest beginning with a background of white walls and adding in furniture and window coverings in casual fabrics like cotton and linen and soft neutral hues of the sand and sky.
Then layer in some natural materials, including lots of baskets, light woods, and lovely textures through rugs, throw pillows, and throw blankets.
For ideas and inspiration, you might want to take a look at sites like Serena and Lily, Dear Keaton, Crate and Barrel, or Pottery Barn, all of which beautifully convey what coastal style is looking like in 2022 and 2023.
An elevated coastal look is all about mastering the mix of timeless and modern. And, since coastal or beach house style is essentially carefree and relaxed, it’s easy to go overboard. So when designing a beach-themed living room, I recommend using a light touch.
Some things to avoid overdoing in a coastal or beach-themed living room include signs, ropes, anchors, nautical themes, and lobster, crab, sea urchin, and starfish motifs. These elements are fine in small doses but can easily overwhelm a space if overdone.
For more on beach house style, you might be interested in my post, Modern Beach House Style: Easy Decorating Ideas for Your Home.
Below, you’ll find several spaces filled with ideas and inspiration for adding a touch of coastal style to your living room.
This beautiful living room exudes chic coastal style, via a soft blue and white color palette:
Erin Fetherston
This light and airy living room relies on soft neutral colors and artwork to convey a modern coastal aesthetic:
Pure Salt Interior Design
A large sectional, jute or sisal rug, and a round ottoman create a warm and inviting space to relax in this open-concept kitchen and family room.
(Here’s a similar ottoman.)
Pure Salt Interiors
Here’s another view of this beautiful modern coastal home:
Pure Salt Interiors
I love the elevated yet relaxed feeling of this stylish living room. The woven coffee table, textured rug, and unique floor lamp bring a contemporary coastal aesthetic to this space.
Studio McGee
This beautiful living room, with its tasteful mix of blues and neutrals, conveys an elevated coastal aesthetic:
Livingston Interiors
Soft colors, a woven coffee table, and striped round ottomans lend a modern coastal feel to this contemporary coastal family room:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful modern coastal living room features two wooden armchairs, a woven coffee table, natural fiber rug, and striking paper lantern style pendant light:
JDP Interiors – Photo by Amy Bartlam
This beautiful open-concept living room and kitchen features two stylish arm chairs.
We have the same chairs in our hearth room!
Pure Salt Interiors
A cozy keeping room conversation area, complete with four blue striped swivel chairs, a fireplace, and a round coffee table.
Eye for Pretty – Photo by Amy Bartlam
Soft, neutral tones and a round coffee table create a warm and inviting space to relax.
Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee table here and here
Here’s another view of this beautiful space:
Pure Salt Interiors
Here’s another beautiful living room design with a modern take on coastal style. The statement chandelier adds a chic and cohesive look to this space.
Kate Marker Interiors
I love all the chic coastal grandmother touches in this small living room, which is actually part of a charming coastal casita:
Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee tables here and here
I love the laidback, almost boho coastal feeling of this stylish living room:
Cortney Bishop Design
I love the relaxed feeling of this light-filled modern coastal living room:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful coastal living room features neutral sofas and decor and a pair of stunning chairs.
Here’s a similar chair option.
Lindye Galloway Interiors
A beautiful coastal themed keeping room with a round woven ottoman and four light gray swivel chairs.
Salt Design Co.
Here’s a beautiful modern coastal family room featuring a wooden coffee table, round woven pendant light, and soft coastal palette.
Pure Salt Interiors
Hanging rattan chairs, white slipcovered furniture, blue-gray French doors (Benjamin Moore James River Gray), and a natural sisal rug add contemporary take on beach cottage style to the living room, as shown in this beautiful coastal home:
Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company
This chic living room design features comfortable seating, plenty of natural elements, and contemporary coastal style:
Pure Salt Interiors
A white sectional, rustic woods, warm woven elements, and a unique beaded chandelier are the perfect additions to this stylish beach themed living room:
Designed for Katrina Scott by Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful, light and airy living room features a large cozy sectional, two modern chairs, and a chic light wood coffee table.
Pinteresting Plans
The black and white stripes on the side chairs, natural fiber rug, and light wood mantel and shelves add the perfect touch of modern coastal style to this chic living room. Similar chairs here, here, and here.
Pure Salt Interiors
Wooden beams and accent pieces, ceiling windows, natural fibers in the jute rug, and a soft blue color scheme bring a serene coastal feel to this stylish living room:
Kate Marker Interiors
This living space is actually a sitting area adjacent to a master bedroom and offers a great example of how to decorate a small living room with modern coastal style.
Pure Salt Interiors
In this beautiful living room, the wooden beams, neutral color palette, striped pillows, shelf styling, and touch of classic blue on the cabinetry and in the rug, add a fresh coastal feeling:
Lindye Galloway Interiors
Such a beautiful small living room idea. I love the cohesive look the grouping of woven lounge chairs, tiered chandelier, wood coffee table, round rug, and dreamy artwork bring to this space:
Courtney Egli – chairs – chandelier – rug
This open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area is filled with chic modern coastal style.
Pure Salt Interiors – chairs – alternate chair source – dining chairs – counter stools
Here’s another view of this lovely family room:
Pure Salt Interiors
Neutral tones and textures, combined with a subtly-patterned rug, a raffia-covered coffee table, high ceilings, and large windows, bring a touch of boho coastal style to this living room.
Ames Interiors
I love this light and airy living room, with its round coffee table, white chaise sofa, and gorgeous chandelier.
From Alaina Kaz, via The Everymom
This beautiful small space off the kitchen, called a keeping room, incorporates soft neutrals, wood beams, and a gorgeous grouping of chairs around a striking coffee table to create a luxurious, yet approachable, coastal living room design.
Pure Salt Interiors
Here’s another view of this small living area:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful open-concept living room and kitchen is a great example of transitional coastal style.
The darker color palette and wood tones bring an elevated look to this stylish home:
Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company
A large sectional and round wood coffee table create a warm and inviting space to relax in this open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room. You can find similar sectionals here, here, here.
Pure Salt Interiors
Here’s a closer look at this beautiful modern coastal space:
Pure Salt Interiors
Where to Shop for Modern Coastal Decor and Furniture
Investing in modern coastal furniture and decor for your living room doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.
Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for modern coastal rugs, lighting, pillows, decor, coffee tables, sofas, chairs, sectionals, and more:
Serena & Lily
Pottery Barn
Crate & Barrel
Dear Keaton
TJ Maxx
Wayfair
Ballard Designs
Joss & Main
World Market
McGee & Co.
coastal sofas, sectionals, and chairs:
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Coastal decor is a timeless look that continues to evolve, expand, and grow in popularity with each passing year.
And, as long as people continue to love the feeling of living near the ocean and want to capture that relaxed coastal feeling in their homes, coastal decor will be in style.
In fact, both Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn recently launched new coastal home collections, which is further proof that coastal decor is on trend.
I hope you found this post informative and helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions about decorating with modern coastal style in your living room and home. Have a wonderful day! xo jane
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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 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, 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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7 useful and convenient ideas for decorating a small living room
A living room usually combines many functions. This is a recreation area, and a place for receiving guests, a games room, and sometimes a bedroom. If your living room is modest in size, it can be difficult to fit all the furniture without being cluttered and still feeling spacious. We have collected ideas in the article that will help in solving this issue.
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1 Equip a hidden door
An ordinary door will somehow stand out against the walls and divide a single space into zones.
Installing a concealed door will make the room visually more spacious and solid. You should not use this technique if the living room is a walk-through and you do not plan to keep the door to the room closed. The whole point of such an idea is lost.
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2 Choose furniture to match the walls
To create the effect of a more spacious room, choose large pieces of furniture to match the color of the walls. And it's not just cabinets. The sofa will not attract much attention if it merges with the general background of the room. So that the interior is not boring, pick up accent decor, but not too large. Dimensional accessories focus on the small size of the room, but this is not necessary.
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3 Choose multifunctional furniture
Try to choose furniture that combines several functions at once. For example, it could be a coffee table with storage space, or a sofa with drawers. If you plan to sleep in the living room, a sofa bed with ample storage is the best option.
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4 Refuse curtain curtains small living room. In addition, dense fabrics can make the interior heavier. And in a small space you want lightness and air. By opting for Roman blinds or blinds, you can place a desk or reading nook under the window and let more light into the room.
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5 Use built-in storage
If you plan to store a lot of things in your living room, consider installing built-in wardrobes. If you make the facades to match the walls, visually they will be almost invisible, but this will not affect the spaciousness. The storage system can be built into a niche, placed around a TV or sofa.
