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9 Tips to Arrange Furniture in a Small, Narrow Living Room — Michael Helwig Interiors

Ahh, the dreaded long narrow living room… You love everything about your house but this space, am I right? Where is the TV going to go? Will everyone be able to see it? How can this space even work? It’s so weird! I hear these questions all the time. Narrow spaces can pose a challenge but, keeping a few key things in mind will help you figure out the best layout for your tricky space. Let’s nip this problem child space in the bud so you can get back to loving your whole house! It’s time to learn How to Arrange your furniture in a small, narrow living room.

Measure Your Space.

There’s no sense in trying to bring all your stuff into this space if it isn’t going to fit. If you already have furniture in there and it doesn’t work, that’s fine, that’s why you’re here and you’ll learn how to make it work. This step saves your back.

You don’t want to move everything around and 8 different ways to Sunday if you don’t know how much space you have. After moving sofas, tables and shelves around and getting frustrated, I guarantee you will give up before you arrive at the perfect layout. If you need help, let’s cross this task right off the list.

Essentially, you need to know the length and width of the space along with measurements of each wall segment all around the room. 1. This lets you know what kind of usable space you have so you know what will fit and where. 2. You will have a cross reference to verify the actual size of the room by checking the overall measurements against the sum of your wall segments. Don’t forget to measure doorways, windows and ceiling height. Click the link below for exactly how to do this right.

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Use a Rug to Define the Space

Once you determine how large the space is, you have a very solid idea what size rug to get. In my opinion, an 8’ x 10’ or 11’ rug will work in just about any size room. If you’re not sure, this size is a safe bet. Going smaller will only make the space feel narrow and confined.

Rugs are the anchor for the room. They help to define space: a seating arrangement, entry way, dining area, etc. Even if you have wall to wall carpet, I typically overlay a rug to help bring in definition to the space.

Rugs will also help you create the color palate for the space. If you have a rug with pattern and color, you can pull the colors for the upholstery, accents, art and wall color from it. This is a fantastic way to build a color theme for the space.

Sofa Goes on the Longest Wall

Placing the sofa on the longest wall, without obstructions, is the general rule of thumb. Obstructions are things like doorways, tall windows, built-in bookcases, the fireplace. This is because the sofa is probably one of the largest footprints in the room and it needs the most amount of space.

The average sofa is 90” long by 38” deep. Yours may be smaller or slightly larger. When you place an object with these dimensions on a smaller wall it will look cramped and jammed in. If you’re looking for a comfortable layout, this is really the way to go.

Place Something Perpendicular to the Length of the Room

I like to place something long on one end of the room, perpendicular to the length. This provides balance and symmetry. I usually don’t go the entire length of the shorter side but, I will center the piece on the wall and use about 75% of the space.

I like the idea of long console tables or shallow cabinets for this space because they are functional, many times having drawers or shelves for display and organization, and they provide depth. They act as a buffer against the shorter wall so you’re not pushing seating back into corners.

Use your Vertical Space

Take advantage of tall ceilings in a long narrow space. If you’re lucky enough to have 10’ ceilings, highlight them with decorative moldings or trim. This will bring your eye up and will diminish the size and shape of the room. If your ceilings are the typical 7.5’, you can still capitalize on the illusion of height by hanging your curtain rods high. This fools your eye into believing there is an abundance of space between the top of the window and the ceiling. I attach my hardware as far up to the ceiling as I can: right below the molding or a couple of inches below the ceiling line.

Another way to use the vertical space is to bring in a tall etagere or open shelving. This is a great way to highlight the height of the space. When you know how high the ceilings are, you can purchase the tallest piece that will fit without being crammed right up to the ceiling.

Always leave room, about 12” to 18” between the top shelf and the ceiling because it provides openness. You can merchandise the top of the shelf but don’t cram a bunch of stuff that on top that hugs the ceiling. Keep it simple and place a tall item on one side and layer objects in front of it.

Resist the temptation to fill the top shelf or any of the shelves for that matter, with a lot of stuff. When you can see the wall peeking through your display, it provides depth and makes the space feel larger. So, edit books, décor and pictures so they don’t overwhelm the space.

Consider Your Walkway

Back to the furniture placement. When you’ve arrived at how much seating you need, it’s time to consider the walkway or paths though the space. Don’t place furniture in doorways or clearly defined walkways. Trust me, you’ll hate having to sidestep the arm of the sofa to move into an adjacent room.

Think about how much space you need to move around accent furniture as well. I like to use the largest cocktail table in front of my sofa as possible. This is not a must but, I like a piece that has visual weight that balances the visual weight of the sofa. So, the way I usually go is a rectangular cocktail table in a narrow room.

Round usually doesn’t work because I want something that is about 60% to 75% the size of the sofa. If you like rounded edges, an oval shape can work well. The thing to keep in mind, with a long piece like this, is the depth. You don’t have to have something that is as wide as a dining table with short legs. You can certainly have a long, thin, coffee table that affords you more space to move around it.

If long and skinny isn’t you taste, go for something larger. Keep in mind, you need at least 18” between the front of the sofa and the coffee table and a minimum of 24” to move comfortably around walkways.

Remove unnecessary clutter

This is a definite in smaller spaces. Clutter is the enemy. A lot of stuff closes off visual lines and makes small spaces feel smaller. Take the time to edit your stuff and spread it around the room. I like to use the rule of 3 and 5. Take 3 items of varied heights and group them together. Layer the items by height, stack smaller items on a book or decorative box. Don’t line them up, you want to vary the height and the lines and create a little vignette. This works just as well for 5 objects too. Odd numbers work best. When you start getting into groups of 9 objects, it can look cluttered.

Think about creating little visual stories with your décor: If you went on a trip display a picture with a few keep sakes that remind you of the trip. Maybe you have a piece of pottery and a basket that you brought back. Display them together with a framed picture of you on the trip.

Curating your stuff is a much better way to show it than stacking stuff together with no rhyme or reason.

Create a Focal Point

The television usually goes opposite the largest upholstered piece in the room. For this example, that’s the sofa. As a rule, I avoid placing the TV in front of windows. I just don’t like that look.

If possible, I prefer the TV to be mounted on the wall next to the window above a long media cabinet.

Having the TV on a swing arm that can articulate out to watch and be flush with the wall when off, gives options for functionality.

If you don’t have a TV, I will capitalize on a beautiful view or the fireplace as the focal point.

Divide Your space

I like to break up a long narrow room with a divider screen or etagere because they give the illusion there is more space behind them or depth to the room. Room dividers help bring definition to the space. Suddenly a long room gets a bit of “mystery” and a narrative, what’s behind the screen? Even if it’s right in front of the wall, it adds a little romance by giving a space a bit of height and dimension.

If you want to add a little drama, think about using a screen that have a decorative carving on it or an opaque cover that can still pick up light and shadow.

Incorporate Round Accent Pieces

You don’t want to have a slew of long rectangular or square pieces in a long narrow room. The room itself is a rectangle and that shape doesn’t need to be reinforced more.

Placing furniture with round shapes and curved angles will break up the harsh straight lines. Place round accent tables near secondary seating. I also like to use demilune tables in a rectangular space because they are a different shape and they add functionality without adding more angles to the mix.

Think about using upholstered furniture with rounded arms. This will soften the space more. Having squared off arms on the sofas and chairs would reinforce the sharp lines and “boxy” feel of the room.

Conclusion:

In order to really get the furniture arrangement of your long, narrow living down, you need to:

• Know the size of your room.

• Use an area rug to define your space.

• Place the sofa on the largest wall.

• Place something perpendicular to the length of the room.

• Use your vertical space.

• Consider your walkways.

• Remove unnecessary clutter

• Create a focal point

• Divide your space

• Incorporate round accent pieces

Thank you so much for stopping by to read today. I appreciate your time and attention so much! I’d love to hear about how you were able to get your tricky small space arranged. Tell me all about your trial and errors in the comments below. Small spaces can be a challenge but, when you get them right, they’re usually the rooms you want to spend the most time in. If you need help with other small space layouts or have a decorating challenge that you need some help with, feel free to leave a comment below or get in contact with me here. I’d love to connect with you and help you out!

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The 9 Best Narrow Room Layout Tips From a Style Expert

Amy Bartlam; Design: Jette Creative

The classic video game of Tetris can easily come to mind whenever you're confronting the mind-boggling task of creating a furniture layout in a narrow room. A couch may look ideal on a certain wall, but once a coffee table is placed in front of it, it can suddenly appear cramped—and a side chair is necessary for guests, but its small size feels larger between a plant and ottoman. So what can you do to win this real-life version of Tetris and create an airy space without much room?

"In narrow spaces, you'll often find yourself having to edit your ideal floor plan," says Alessandra Wood, Ph.D., the Vice President of Style at Modsy. "You may not be able to put that side table next to your sofa, or you might only be able to fit one accent chair rather than two."

Planning is key to furniture layouts in narrow living rooms, bedrooms, and more. If you're working with a smaller area, it's important to be even more meticulous with which pieces stay or go. Wood knows how difficult it can be to style an unusual space, and that's why she's offering her advice on how to deal with narrow room layouts. "Don't overload your layout," she says, which should be your mantra as you get to work. To dive deeper, Wood provides a few ideas for strategizing style in a narrow layout.

Read on for her how-to when designing furniture in a narrow room, and consider these tips your cheat sheet for winning the game against tricky square footage.

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"If you're looking for narrow space design ideas involving lighting, wall sconces are the way to go," Wood says. "These babies light up your home without wasting valuable floor space or table surface area. What's even better? Many options can be plugged into the wall so you don't have to worry about the whole wiring issue. Some even swivel, giving you extra flexibility with your lighting, too."

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"Kind of like how your mom used to say 'keep your feet off the sofa,' one of the best narrow design ideas involves keeping your furniture off the floor," Wood continues. "Why? Because nothing makes a small space look even smaller like a bulky sofa plopped right on the floor. Instead, try using furniture that sits high up off the floor to make your small space look roomier. Pieces with long, tapered legs are a perfect choice. This is also a reason why the midcentury modern trend is so popular in urban cities where homes are a lot smaller."

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"Sometimes, it's best to skip a rectangular rug and embrace an irregular option instead," Wood notes. "After all, a rug that is clearly too big or too small will just draw attention to the size and shape of your room. Instead, try an irregularly shaped rug, such as cowhide, or even a round rug. This will create a sense of flow, and fill most of the floor space without drawing attention to the narrow shape of the room."

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Amy Bartlam; Design: Jenn Feldman Designs

"When you can't make more space, you can always employ some apartment design ideas that make it look like you have more space," Wood adds. "The oldest trick in the interior designer's handbook? See-through furniture! Opting for pieces made of glass or acrylic is a great way to trick the eye into thinking your space is larger than it is. So skip the bulky wooden coffee table in favor of a glass or acrylic option. It'll make your space look more open and airy—which, in turn, will help it feel larger!"

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"Carving out a path to navigate through the space is an important part of making your room comfortable and livable," Woods says. "Ensure that you have enough space between your coffee table and sofa to walk through easily. This might mean using smaller-scale furniture pieces."

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Amy Bartlam; Design: Jette Creative

"Just because your space is narrow doesn't mean that you need to line your furniture up against the wall," Wood notes. "Play with pulling pieces outward—perhaps bookshelves behind the sofa, or a console table with lighting and accessories." Opt for smaller furniture that won't take up too much space when pulled away from the wall, and use decorative accents behind the sofa (like tall plants or floor lamps) to draw attention to the extra room.

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Create specific areas in a long and narrow room rather than trying to design one conversational space: "If you have a room that is narrow but long, creating 'defined zones,' such as the main seating area and reading nook, will help break up space," Woods says. "Use a chaise or small sectional to segment the room and break up the narrow feel."

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Instead of using a traditional coffee table, play with small nesting tables or an ottoman. "This allows for a place to kick up your feet or set down a drink without taking up valuable space," Woods continues. Bonus: Nesting tables can be tucked away when you aren't entertaining guests, so you'll gain extra floor space when they're not needed.

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Amy Bartlam; Design: Whitney Campeau Interiors

"In a narrow bedroom, get a storage bed. If the room is too small for one with drawers, you can get one that lifts up," she adds. "In your living room, opt for a media cabinet that can conceal your devices and provide extra storage. In narrow spaces, you need to have places to store excess goods so they don't feel overly exposed and cramped." Unlike traditional coffee tables, many ottomans can also double as a place to stow away necessities without keeping them on display (just don't forget the tray on top for drinks and décor).

The One Thing a Designer Would Never Do in a Small Space

Narrow living room design (65 photos)

Many owners of apartments built in modern and Soviet high-rise buildings encounter narrow living rooms. Compared to a square, an elongated rectangular shape creates more conventions and nuances that should be taken into account when organizing the interior decoration of a room. However, if you successfully cope with this task, you will get a harmonious area that does not create the illusion of a tunnel. nine0005

Design highlights

Quite often, pencil cases are found in Soviet "Khrushchev" and other typical panel buildings. Such houses have an inconvenient layout, poor lighting, small room sizes. Typical "wagon" spaces are only 2.2 meters wide, and the ceiling rises only 2.5-2.7 meters. An explosive combination gives a lot of trouble to the owners.

Nevertheless, it is possible and even necessary to overcome these difficulties. Various tricks and tricks are used - from a well-chosen color palette to organic zoning. The most important thing is to rationally use the entire available area and visually embody square proportions. nine0005

According to its main functional purpose, the living room is a space for gathering the family and receiving guests, and therefore the most spacious part of the house is allocated for it. If this role needs to be performed by a long narrow room, you should take care of the correct delimitation of space. In fact, you have to break it into several small zones for separate needs. But we will talk about this a little later, but first we will figure out which stylistic and color solutions are most appropriate in this case. nine0005

Style choice for a narrow living room

As a rule, the living room is an excellent basis for any stylistic content. Here you can unleash your inner artist and enjoy the act of creativity to the fullest. However, in the case when an oversized narrow space is at your disposal, you have to compromise and work within the framework of modern styles that stand up for space and freedom in the room.

First of all, pay attention to minimalism. Discreet monochrome colors do not hide the space and do not weigh down the space. Straight lines create the correct geometry and add expressiveness to the overall look. In addition, principles such as the absence of unnecessary details or the ultimate functionality of objects actively contribute to the achievement of the task. nine0005

You can also try loft-room techniques:

1. Get rid of partitions. For example, combine the hall with the kitchen. Subject to proper zoning, such a move will add real meters to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and create a free atmosphere.

2. Finish the ceiling in white. This will visually increase the height of the walls.

3. Use space-saving furniture. There were simply no walls in the huge industrial premises, and therefore the space had to be delimited in other ways, including with the help of furniture. nine0005

4. To complete the factory interior, add characteristic details - brickwork, rough plaster, exposed pipes, as well as bold decor elements.

Scandinavian style suggests an abundance of white, which visually expands the space and partially compensates for the lack of natural light. To achieve the latter goal also contributes to a large number of artificial light sources. Accessories typical of the Scandinavian style in the form of bright textiles, rugs and pillows will help to dilute the white. nine0005

Not the best solution is to decorate a narrow living room in such styles as shabby chic and empire, as they are characterized by excesses in decor and furniture design. In a small room, there is simply no room for such excesses. Although individual elements of style can still be applied, but in very limited quantities.

Colors

An effective way to correct the shape of a narrow living room with color is to cover the oblong walls with a light shade, and the short ones with a rich deep one. A pair of black and white will come in handy here. In addition, this combination can make the design interesting and expressive, and it will also fit perfectly into any modern design direction. nine0005

Shades of beige create a bright, spacious and soft interior. If you decide to combine the hall with the kitchen, then warm undertones in coffee, milk, cream variations will promote appetite, but at the same time act relaxing and unobtrusive.

Southern and eastern rooms that do not lack natural light can be decorated in cool blues, grays and whites. This range creates an incredibly fresh and stylish room. At the same time, it would not be superfluous to dilute the restrained colors a little with warm beige, woody notes. nine0005

A light background can be left without adding bright colors, but it is quite appropriate to decorate the monochrome with beautiful pink, red, green, or the same blue or blue accents.

Finishing a narrow living room

As we have already found out, minimalism and simplicity are the principles that will help organize a narrow space harmoniously. The interior decoration is no exception. It is important not to overdo it and do everything with taste.

Floor

The floor covering also has an impact on the overall impression of the room. In the living room, it would be advisable to put parquet, laminate, linoleum with a pattern perpendicular or diagonal to the oblong side, so the contrast between the length of the walls will not be so noticeable. It is generally possible to lay laminate with a pattern parallel to a long wall, but in this case it is worth making sure that the flooring has a light shade.

For the same reasons, refrain from elongated rugs along the larger wall. Stop for a small version of the oval or original asymmetrical look. It can be decorated with a strip parallel to the small sides. nine0005

Walls

For walls it is reasonable to use neutral light colors of paint or plain wallpaper. A short part of the room can be painted in an active dark or bright color using wall covering or curtains. If you have a lot of windows and lots of light fixtures, it's a good idea to finish with a washed-out variation of an unobtrusive bright color like light blue.

Perspective wall murals will also visually expand the space of a narrow living room. By placing them on a long wall, you level the difference in the size of the sides. nine0005

Ceiling

The best way to finish is in white. Painting, a matte or glossy stretch ceiling, or very small plasterboard structures in white or beige variations will not burden the atmosphere and create the illusion of height.

Furniture and layout options

Finishing an elongated room is the first step in the transformation. But in order not to spoil the impression of a proper repair, it is necessary to correctly arrange the furniture. A long space, by definition, does not withstand the standard arrangement and requires a special approach. Even a small detail out of place can enhance the effect of the tunnel, and the proper impression cannot be achieved. nine0005

It is best to place the sofa at an angle. However, this method is only suitable if the size of the room allows it. So we will create an original broken geometry that takes the eye away from the “carriage” shape. You can enhance the impression by using round elements: a coffee table, chairs, poufs.

But still, we often meet conditions when it is more rational to place the main pieces of furniture along the walls. In this case, try to pick up low and oversized modifications of beautiful shapes and original textures. At the same time, be sure to use small tables, stands for a decorated tape recorder or lamps, flowers, beautiful floor lamps, unusual chairs located in the “wrong” places, somewhat chaotically. In this way, we can also form a slight asymmetry, which does not play by the rules of the shape of the room, but creates its own atmosphere. nine0005

In general, conditions of limited space require careful selection of furniture. Therefore, a good solution would be custom-made or do-it-yourself production. So you get exactly what you want and what your interior requires.

Decor and lighting

Most of the apartments in the post-Soviet space do not have high ceilings, and therefore it is important not to overload the space. It is better not to use chandeliers at all or to focus on the most light and “light”, airy options. Place small spotlights on the ceiling or floor. Also add additional light sources to the interior, which, by the way, do a good job of zoning. These can be: a variety of floor lamps, including curved ones, sconces, table lamps - at the same time they can play the role of decoration for the living room. nine0005

Complete the finished interior with decorations:

- The most successful decor is fresh flowers. Plants dilute the urban environment and help bring relaxation and comfort to the interior;

- Another good attribute for small narrow living rooms are mirrors that expand the boundaries of space;

- Beautiful bright textiles are able to create laconic colorful accents;

- The walls will be beautifully decorated with paintings and framed photos;

- Use open shelves or small cabinets with glass or mirror inserts to store small and medium decorative items and books. nine0005

Narrow living room design - photo

You have already learned the basics of organizing a narrow hall. Now we invite you to get acquainted with interesting examples of the design of such rooms to see how easy it is to play with the given parameters of the room and create a harmonious and beautiful interior. Enjoy watching!

Video: Narrow Living Room - Interior Ideas

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Designer life hacks to expand the space

The main task when decorating a narrow living room is to make it wider. This will help:

Arrangement of furniture

Before arranging furniture in a narrow room, it must be chosen correctly. Give preference to low, mundane models. A chest of drawers instead of a tall wardrobe, a floor or hanging console for a TV instead of a wall. It is also advisable to choose upholstered furniture with a low seat and back. If the narrow living room is also small in size, replace the overall bulky interior items with light, airy ones. That is, instead of a huge sofa - a pair of light chairs, instead of a large wooden table - a round glass or mirror one. nine0005

When planning, avoid the standard arrangement of furniture along long walls - this technique further narrows the living room, making it look like a corridor.

Pictured is a lounge area by the window with curtains

The main rule of ergonomic hall planning is not to leave the center empty. It is better to make an additional passage along the wall, but arrange in the center an area with a table, chairs and other pieces of furniture. For example, arrange two short sofas opposite each other, placing a coffee table between them. nine0005

If a sofa in the living room along the long side is obligatory, because a TV is hanging opposite, let it be a corner model with an ottoman. Lay a bright carpet on the floor and place a coffee table or bench on top.

To make a long, narrow space a little shorter, add a pair of colorful armchairs to the window or balcony setting at the end of the room on the short side.

What color is better to arrange?

Designing a narrow living room allows you to play with colors, but first determine the size of your room. For spacious narrow rooms, the use of darker (coffee, graphite, burgundy, emerald) shades is allowed. A small room requires light colors - beige, gray, white. nine0005

Color temperature is also important. Northern living rooms lack sunlight, so warm cream, yellow, orange tones will brighten it up. In the halls that are located on the south side, where it is already hot, it is better to give preference to cold colors - blue, greenish, lilac, pink.

In the photo, the zoning of a bright living room

At the same time, the color scheme for long and short walls will be different. Long ones are always lighter and colder, narrow ones are brighter, darker and warmer. This allows you to bring the far wall closer and visually make the room more square. nine0005

Finishes

Let's start with the floor. We have already mentioned that laying must be done across. But diagonal placement of planks or tiles is also allowed, this also changes the shape of a narrow living room for the better. A carpet will help to complement the effect - either with a horizontal transverse pattern, or a plain one, laid along a short wall.

The photo shows a narrow hall in a modern classic style

The main thing you need to know when decorating walls is that all decor, color and brightness should fall on the narrow sides. That is, long walls are decorated in a neutral, monophonic way. And between them make as much color as possible. Suitable for accent wall:

An excellent tool - photo wallpaper. The image of the perspective on the elongated side will balance the irregular shape of the passage room and will look appropriate.

Leave the ceiling as standard white, or complete it with stripes across. Stripes can be drawn in full width, or lining, beams and other architectural elements can be used. nine0005

What to consider when organizing lighting?

Light is your main assistant in the design of a narrow living room. Because with poorly thought out lighting, even the correct arrangement of furniture will not play as it should.

One of the ways we have already mentioned above: if you highlight long partitions with directional lights, they will appear further apart.

The photo shows a living room combined with a bedroom

Also, do not leave an empty central area. To do this, use a stylish large ceiling chandelier, which will divert attention from the architectural features of the narrow hall.

A variety of natural and artificial light sources in different areas will also play into your hands, add coziness - highlight separately a cozy relaxation area, a functional work area and a media area.

Avoid hanging and elongated lamps parallel to the long sides, in your case it is better to give preference to floor or ceiling lamps. nine0005

Design ideas in different styles

Scandinavian style, popular today, is known for light finishes and special love for textiles. Use it to transform the interior of a narrow living room. Play on the contrast of surfaces, put a dark or bright sofa perpendicular, lay a carpet with a geometric print at the foot.

For a classic style, go for a solid wall and ceiling design, but pay special attention to decor. Pictures hanging across, expensive carpets, framed mirrors along the long sides. nine0005

In the photo, a bright armchair highlights one of the walls

The loft is known for its love of textures; in a narrow living room, accent walls are chosen shorter.

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