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35 Designer-Approved Small Living Room Ideas
Design: Katherine Carter, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Call us crazy, but we prefer styling a small living room over a large one any day. There's something incredibly thrilling about size-challenged decorating that really forces you to get creative. Yes, you'll make mistakes arranging furniture in a small living room, but when decorated well, petite rooms can look seriously stylish (tiny bathrooms are proof). Just because there's less space to work with, doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste, either. If you're looking for small living room ideas, follow these decorating tips.
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Design: Katherine Carter, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
When it comes to small–living room ideas, designer Tom Stringer says that prior planning is key when space is so limited. "The first step is to ensure that the layout will be functional for your needs," he says. "Then confirm the sizes of the pieces."
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Design: Max Humphrey
If you're stumped on how to plan your layout, answer celebrated interior designer Max Humphrey's simple question: What will the room be used for most? "While you might plan on having friends over all the time for movie nights, chances are it'll be you and your family using it the most, so keep that in mind when designing it," Humphrey says.
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Design: World Market
Since you don't have the luxury of a lot of space, you can't just throw a bunch of pretty things together and hope it'll work. Australian interior designer and The Tailored Interior author Greg Natale believes that it's important to first consider all the pieces of furniture you'll need in order to create a "welcoming, livable space." Ask yourself questions like: Would stools or ottomans work better in the space than armchairs? Would a side table be a more size-friendly option than a coffee table?
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Design: Katherine Carter, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
So you have a tiny living room, but does that mean you have to compromise on the big furniture you love? Humphrey doesn't think so. "I always recommend buying the absolute biggest sofa that will fit in the space, because if you're anything like me, chances are that's where you'll spend most of your time lounging around."
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Design: Studio DB, Photo: Matthew Williams
Natale believes small furniture is a better bet if you want "more opportunities to include all the pieces you like.
" Consider what's more important to you: comfort and big style, or having more variety?
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Design: Tali Roth, Photo: Claire Esparros
If you decide that bigger is better when it comes to furniture, Natale recommends pieces with a sleek silhouette, such as a "sofa with a low, narrow shape and slender arms; chairs with narrow or no arms; and tables with glass tops and narrow or cutaway legs."
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Design: Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson
When it comes to small-space living room ideas, you really can't go wrong if you stick to neutral and natural hues. You can carry this over to your furniture, too. "Use furniture that appears light or disappears, such as a glass or acrylic piece," designer Trip Haenisch says.
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Design: Studio McGee
If you're all about color, you aren't out of luck. Designer Jeff Andrews believes there's absolutely a place for it in a small living room. "Go dark and go big," he says. Speaking of which, we have a few favorite dark paint colors, including Benjamin Moore Black Beauty, Clare Prince, and Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue, if you're feeling adventurous.
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Photo: Julia Robbs
When in doubt, revert to mirrors. For a small living space, Australian design firm Cordony opted for mirrored panels across an entire wall, which doubled the size of the room. Mirrors can work like clever optical illusions.
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Design: Fantastic Frank
This trick is one you've probably never even considered before, but it's a total game-changer. Opt for a sofa with legs and no upholstery on the base. It will visually open up the room, advises Natale.
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Design: Amber Interiors Design Studio, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
In a small living room, the more uses each piece of furniture can serve, the better. "Make an ottoman work double-time by placing a tray on it and [turning it into] a coffee table when you don't need it as a seat," says Natale.
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Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel
A thoughtful mix of furniture and décor in varying styles and finishes adds depth and coziness to any space—not to mention it seriously ramps up the style factor.
"If you fill a room with things you love you can't go wrong," says Humphrey.
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Design: Pella Hedeby
The key to minimalism is to find your style, stick to it, and then edit. Designer Christine Gachot says, "My home is edited with a capital E. I live in a constant state of chaos with my schedule, so I need to be organized and to live minimally (shoe collection aside). This is about small spaces. Be thoughtful and precise."
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Design: Ginny Macdonald, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
When it comes to wall color, each of our experts recommended a neutral palette with white walls and ceilings to visually brighten a room and make it appear larger. If the bleached-out look isn't your flavor, Natale suggests adding pops of color through soft furnishings, accessories, and artwork.
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Design: Fantastic Frank
If you're keen to ditch white completely, go gray instead. Stringer loves Benjamin Moore HC 173 Edgecomb Gray as a "great neutral with undertones that work with most spaces.
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Design: Katherine Carter
Feel free to forgo paint altogether and add use a removable wallpaper instead. Whether you opt to do an accent wall, or wallpaper the whole room, Cordony says it will layer the space with texture.
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Design: Stefani Stein, Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Ensuring that everything in your small living room works together comes down to careful and constant curating. Natale says you need to "step back at every stage of your design and assess its effect, particularly in terms of balance and contrast."
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Design: Dazey Den
If you live by the motto that "more is more," an edited space won't appeal. Stringer says "clutter is good as long as it is organized," so group like items together (think baskets for magazines). Organize your items into vignettes so the clutter feels more cohesive.
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Design: Blue Copper Design, Photo: Life Created
Most importantly, "Make sure your furniture fits through the front door, in the elevator, and up the stairs," says Gachot.
"If it can't turn the corner in your walk-up, then it's probably not going to fit in your studio. I learned this one the hard way—twice." Noted.
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Design: Katie Martinez
If you're feeling hesitant, Andrews wants you to ditch the fear. "Don't be afraid to try something and take a risk with styling," he says. "Go for the unexpected, take a look, and then edit."
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Design: Dazey Den
Even if you love occasional seating, a big comfy sofa will probably be the most practical in a small living room. "You can always bring in a chair or two from the dining room when you have extra people over," Humphrey suggests.
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Design: Coco Lapline Design
If you like to lounge across a sofa, filling your small-space living room with armchairs may not be the best idea in the long term. So be sure to purchase furniture that suits your needs. "It's no fun trying to stretch out on a loveseat," Humphrey says.
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Design: Becca Interiors
“I love dark, glossy walls in a small room to create a sense of drama and intimacy," Andrews admits.
There's something so dreamy about living room swathed in a darker shade and we love the look of a dramatic navy. After all, what's more relaxing than the color of a night sky?
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Design: Bespoke Only, Photo: Nicole Franzen
According to feng shui experts, mirrors can double what's in front of them, so using a mirror (or two) in your small space living room can instantly make it feel bigger. "If you can't panel the whole wall, hang large mirrors on the walls, ideally opposite a window or door to reflect the light," Cordony advises.
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Design: Katie Hodges Design
Natale suggests asking a few questions about your space and how you live to make sure there's a balance of light, color, and texture. A few key ones include: Is there too much of something or not enough of another? Is a particular color or shape dominating the space without enough highlights or drama, or conversely, does the room look bland?
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Photo: Julia Robbs
"Each person should recognize his or her individual lifestyle needs and then commit to a simple vision that suits it," Gachot advises.
Don't outfit your space in trends if those specific styles don't appeal to your personal taste. Be sure to purchase pieces that make you feel happy and at home.
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Design: Katie Martinez Design
Make sure you don't choose furniture for one specific home because, if you love it, you'll want to bring it with you to your next home. "Purchase pieces that will grow with you one day into a larger home, or your next pied-à-terre," Gachot says. Before you decide on a piece, make sure it's not too big or too small so that it will work in your future home.
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Jenna Peffley; DESIGN: Tali Roth for MyDomaine
Building out a large gallery wall could make a small living room feel cluttered. Instead, opt for one giant piece of oversized art, like in the room pictured. It'll fill your wall without making the room look too busy.
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Ashley Webb
A bulky media console might be practical, but it's just going to take up way too much precious floor space.
Instead, mount your television and utilize built-ins. They'll offer a space to display your books, trinkets, and vases, without having to add another piece of furniture to your already cramped space.
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Tyler Karu Design
A dark leather sofa is sleek and sophisticated, but it's not going to do much to open up a small space. Consider adding in furniture with open, woven detailing, like these chairs. Because you can see through the material on the sides, they visually open up the space a bit more.
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Victoria Bell Design
Sleek, clean lines can make a space feel less cluttered (and therefore, more open and spacious), which is key in a small living room. But this doesn't just apply to furniture silhouettes and architectural detailing—arrange all your books in neat, even stacks and make sure your bookshelf styling is symmetrical.
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White Sands
Instead of an armchair, try a built-in bench. This window seat creates a cozy nook, but doesn't intrude on any floor space, leaving the walkway between the couch and the television open and airy.
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White Sands
Instead of one large coffee table, opt for a set of nesting tables. When guests are over or you need more space to hold food or drinks, you can set the nesting tables side-by-side to create the size of a standard coffee table. When not in use, you can store one table underneath the other for a smaller footprint.
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Victoria Bell Design
Circular tables inherently take up less space than a rectangular or square coffee table, thanks to their lack of angles. These are ideal in small living rooms since having enough of a walkway is crucial. No one wants to bump into the couch or hit their leg on the table trying to enter or leave the room.
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Rikki Snyder
In a small space, poufs are your new secret weapon. Not only are they stylish and take up little space (seriously, they can even be stored underneath a side or coffee table), but they can serve many different functions. Use them as ottomans, side tables, or even as an extra seat.
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The pressure’s on when it comes to small living room layouts – you’ve got to juggle storage and seating and surface space and soft furnishing, while also making sure it feels calm and spacious. And yes, sometimes it feels like a bit of an impossible task. How can you ever arrange this amount of furniture into a small space while still keeping it feeling open and airy?
However, with some savvy planning and a discerning eye, it’s possible to create the perfect small living room layout. The living room is often a place to chill, a place to work, a place to entertain, and sometimes even a place to sleep, so it’s got to be a hard-working multifunctional space.
Flexible living room furniture is king, such as modular pieces or those that can double up as seating and storage, yet it’s important not to cram it all in.
Sometimes less is more, and leaving space to walk freely around the furniture will create a luxurious feel.
How do you layout a small living room?
As more of us work and play at home, the living room now has to cater to various roles. It’s important to really think about how you spend your time in the space, as this will largely determine your layout.
When it comes to choose the best furniture for small living rooms, ditch the trad three-piece suite and go for versatility and mobility. A couple of stylish slipper chairs or a cozy love seat paired with footstools or ottomans that can double up as seating, storage or side tables, will be more valuable than a pair of bulky sofas. Look for shallow-depth furniture, modular designs and bespoke built-in solutions that will all curb clutter and save valuable floor space.
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'Once you’ve decided on your key pieces, lay newspaper to mimic the size of the furniture you're looking to put in to help you visualize just how much room everything will take,' says Emma Deterding, founder of Kelling Designs .
'It'll also help you make important decisions about the size and scale of big pieces and whether the room will feel spacious or restricted.'
1. Opt for a symmetrical living room layout
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'Symmetry makes everything easier on the eye and it’ll automatically make the space feel orderly and calm.' says interior designer Naomi Astley Clarke .
However, don’t go too streamlined; small spaces can often feel boxy so break up lines with plenty of curves and textured surfaces to add interest. She also suggests incorporating seamless hidden doors when wall space is at a premium – you can hang pictures on it, or even create a recessed bookcase within the door itself.
2. Float your furniture
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Floating furniture is another good small living room layout idea, as it leaves the floor free, enhancing the proportions of the space.
As your sofa is likely to be the largest single item in your living room, it's worth paying attention to getting this key piece right.
Our guide to the best sofas has some great options for smaller spaces - think compact shapes elevated on tall legs that add a feeling of spaciousness by allowing your eye to travel underneath the sofa to the farthest walls
Use a bit of visual trickery too – layered lighting will make a small living room feel larger by drawing the eye around the room. The same goes for furniture; ensure you have a range of heights in the space as it’ll feel two-dimensional if it all sits on a low level.
3. Build it in
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Swapping a sofa for a space-saving bench seat is a smart way to make the most of the space underneath a window. In this chic San Fran pad, ABD Studios utilized the corner by creating a stylish shallow-depth lounger, swapping a bulky backrest for a stash of plump cushions propped up against the windows.
4. Break it up
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If your budget won’t stretch to bespoke designs, modular furniture is the next best thing.
Interior designer Emily Rickard hacked this Ikea Soderhamn sectional sofa to fit her space by popping a nifty triangular storage table in between two sections. It meant the sofa could fan around the corner of the room to gain extra floor space.
5. Make mirrors key in a small living room layout
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Mirrors are a brilliant way to enhance the perception of space and an essential to creating a small living room layout that feels light and open. Why not go one step further and add a statement mirror wall for real glam factor.
'We always strategically place mirrors opposite windows to make a tight layout feel bigger and brighter,' says Costanza Ranieri of Ivar London . 'Just make sure it’s not reflecting other mirrors, as you get that never-ending effect, which makes for a very odd and kitsch space.'
6. Go floor to ceiling with storage
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The best way to boost a small living room layout is to go for floor-to-ceiling living room storage.
It’s an opportunity to create a shelfie-worthy space that will add bags of charm in a limited space.
Kingston Lafferty designed this playful bookcase with a ladder to access the full-height storage. 'Using mirrored paneling breaks up the solid block of cabinets and gives the illusion that the floor runs on beyond the furniture,' says Becky Russell of Kingston Lafferty .
7. Choose space saving furniture
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Corner or chaise sofas are often a go-to in small living rooms as they give max comfort and take up minimal floor space, plus they’re fab for impromptu sleepovers.
Or, if you regularly have overnight guests, then you could take multifunctional furniture to the max by swapping your sofa for a sofa bed. Our guide to the best sofa beds has options that are comfortable enough to use as your everyday seating.
Also, choose curvy pieces – they not only look chic but save valuable inches by shaving off the corners. In this scheme designed by 2LG Studio , a sultry raspberry-red slipper chair adds glam without the footprint, while a matching footstool doubles up as a makeshift coffee table.
8. Create a cozy nook
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Quirky niches and recesses are ripe for transforming into comfy seating areas as they don’t eat up valuable floor space. Even better, add storage underneath like in this apartment renovation by Vanrenen GW Designs to stash any inevitable living-room flotsam.
9. Work with a narrow living room
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If you’ve got a long narrow living room layout to work with, think outside the box – literally. Carve out niches, recesses and oriel windows to create seating opportunities as well as extra surfaces for books and knick-knacks. Architecture firm Loader Monteith added a series of frameless windows in this living room to avoid a dark corridor effect and to make it feel visually wider.
10. Make the most of wall space
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If you’re working with a super-tiny space, slim picture ledges are a slick way of incorporating storage without taking up room with bulky furniture, as well as adding interest with books, art and photos.
To maximize the illusion of space, a clever trick is to go dark – by painting both the walls and shelving black, it’ll make the walls look further away than they really are.
11. Pick a small living layout that embraces the coziness
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“Avoid pushing the furniture back against the wall, even if you feel like you can’t fit it in,” says interior designer Emily Rickard. “A little breathing space around key pieces makes the room feel bigger, plus it will create an intimate and cosy vibe.” A rug will also help ground the furniture and leaving a border of floor space will enhance the sense of spaciousness.
12. Utilize the back of the sofa
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In a small living room, every surface is an opportunity, so think about using the back of a sofa, especially in an open-plan layout.
'We wanted to include a study space without impacting the elegance of the sitting room, where we knew we wanted two slim sofas facing each other,' says Sarah Peake of Studio Peake .
'Putting a slim desk against the back of a sofa was the perfect solution. Always try to incorporate a view if you can – we positioned it so you can gaze out the window beyond the sitting room.'
13. Rethink your lighting scheme
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Obviously, even small living rooms need decent lighting, but when you’re trying to squeeze every square inch out of the floorplan, table and floor lamps can feel like a luxury. Swing-arm wall sconces are a savvy choice as they make stylish reading lamps, leaving side-table surfaces free.
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If the room is small in size, then make it functional and not overloaded furniture is quite difficult. Especially when it comes to the living room. After all, this the room is the center of the living space and has several purposes. First of all, it should be suitable for receiving guests, as well as become a place comfortable stay for all family members. Often this room is also a dining room.
zone. Therefore, in order to design small living room is ideal for your family, you need work out certain details.
Basic design rules
When creating harmonious interior, you need to take into account the purpose of the room, its size, configuration and illumination. As for the small living room, it is important to adhere to such rules:
1. Only the most necessary things so that it does not become cluttered;
2. Interior a small living room is created using a compact furniture;
3. Furniture and accessories must have simple shapes, as they leave much more free space than artsy or multi-level products;
4. light colors;
5. complement it with bright accessories, for example, it can be indoor plants, carpets, decorative pillows or paintings.
Layout and zoning
Create a functional and a comfortable living room without the correct arrangement of furniture is impossible. One of The biggest mistakes to avoid when decorating the interior of a small living room is the desire place the so-called "wall" or "slide".
You also can't force large objects the passageway of the room.
Compact basic kit furniture for the living room may look like this: sofa, coffee table with a glass top, small shelving (it is desirable that their height be about 70 cm below the ceiling level), two armchairs or poufs. As seen from of this list, the most voluminous items are the sofa and armchairs. Therefore the choice furniture should start with them.
If purchased double sofa and two armchairs, then a lot of free space will be lost in the room space. However, there are more opportunities to create a comfortable design for a small living room. If you buy a corner sofa, there will be more free space. But at the same time rearranging furniture will become almost impossible.
Very successful, maybe be the layout of a small room using the space near the window. Interior of a small living room plan in such a way that in the area next to the window there is a low cabinet with TV. But to make the room look more spacious, near the window you can arrange a bed or chairs.
Do not be afraid that the furniture can deteriorate due to proximity to the battery. To protect a sofa or chair, it is enough to move it about 30 cm from the window.
Another original the layout option involves placing the sofa in the center of the room. In such case, all attention is focused on the window, so it is worth decorating drapery with the addition of tulle and light curtains. And here is the furniture next to it should not be placed.
Selection color range
If you pay attention small living room design rooms in Khrushchev in the photo, you can see the predominance of light, pastel shades. Thanks to this the design of a small space visually increases. While the use of dark or too bright shades will make the living room look more like to the pantry.
White color is certain leader in the design of small spaces. If the ceiling, walls and floor are white, it will add lightness to the living room and make it more spacious. But to the room did not look boring, it definitely needs to be decorated with bright accents yellow, pink or green.
Original solution can become white furniture. With it, the interior of a small living room will not look cluttered. However keep in mind that the white color gets dirty quickly, so the furniture is better choose with removable covers or one that can be easily cleaned.
Possible use in the design of the living room and cold pastel shades. For example, the combination of green and blue will give the room freshness. You can stop your choice and on grey. But in this case, so that the interior does not look detached and uninhabited, a few warm accents are sure to be placed.
More one interesting technique is the monochrome design of the living room. Small living room design in this case is based on the use of white and black. To the living room did not look like an office, in this case it is also necessary to complement the interior with bright interspersed.
What should there be trim?
Ideal for a small room a design option can be both painting the walls and using light wallpaper with a miniature pattern.
If a decision is made to wallpaper the living room, with their choice must take into account the configuration of the room. For example, to divert attention from low ceilings and small spaces, you need use wallpaper with vertical stripes. Visually lengthen the square the room will help photo-wallpaper with picturesque landscapes. You can also come up with interesting design for one wall, so that all attention is concentrated only on her.
A special approach is also needed for ceiling decoration. White gloss - fits perfectly into the design of a modern living room in a small apartment. It will give it extra lightness and help visually increase its size. premises. As an alternative, especially if the ceilings are in the room is low, you can make the decoration with mirrors.
Work over the expansion of space
There are many tricks that can visually increase the size of the room:
- active use of glossy surfaces;
- mirrors also visually add room additional square meters, so they can successfully used in the design of walls and ceilings;
- if when zoning a room it is planned to install partitions, it is best that they be glass;
- placement of multifunctional furniture with glass or mirror design;
- so as not to interfere with getting into natural light room, windows should be decorated with airy, light curtains;
- studying the design of a small living room in the apartment in the photo, many do not pay attention attention to such a great idea as expanding the doorway with the installation mirror doors, or by replacing it with a through niche or arch.
Lighting
Good natural and artificial lighting, small rooms always look bigger. To start the window needs to be correct. The main rule is the absence of pretentious elements, ruffles and draperies. It is enough to curtain the window with tulle or light curtains. A good option for modern apartments can also be Roman or Japanese curtains.
Need to take care of additional lighting for a small living room. The best option is point lighting, with the location of lamps on the ceiling and walls. This will give the room additional volume and will help to divide it into zones.
Stylistic direction
What will be the design of a small living room, largely depends on the style of decoration. Choosing options that best emphasize the individuality of the room and will help create maximum comfort, special attention can be paid to several design directions.
Loft
His advantage is the possibility of visually increasing the space due to using large mirrors.
To enhance the desired effect will help a huge panoramic window. If the apartment is located on the upper floors, then such a window is not necessary even hang up.
Classic
This direction never does not go out of fashion, but choosing it you need to take into account some of the nuances. So, creating the interior of a small living room, you can not clutter it with palace sets and decorate intricate drapes. It is better to focus on a few classic parts such as lamps.
Eco style
For decorating a room gray and beige shades will go well in this direction. Special attention should be given to the choice of furniture. It must be wooden and shaped as close to natural as possible. Curtains can be an additional accent from natural fabrics, such as linen.
Furniture
Even in a very small living room without furniture is impossible. However, you need to put only the most necessary items. It is also important to adhere to some selection criteria:
- furniture should be small and functional;
- fit well into the design of a small living room transforming options, for example, a folding table and chairs, modular sofa;
- the smallest one looks the most impressive a room furnished with light furniture;
- glass elements, e.
g. elegant coffee table, give a feeling of lightness and airiness;
- mirror panels and high-gloss fronts help to visually expand the space;
- it is worth using the principle of "big - small”, for example, pick up a miniature sofa and a large armchair.
Straight living room
For maximum expansion of space is often used to combine different rooms. At such redevelopment in most cases requires the dismantling of one or several walls. However, such changes should be carefully considered, so that the load-bearing wall is not accidentally removed.
In small apartments the living room, especially after redevelopment, can become a walk-through. equip the interior a small living room is needed in such a way that there are no extra things. Items that can be easily hooked should also be positioned away from aisles.
Good an option for such a room would be the choice of transforming furniture, since it can be assembled as needed, and there will be more free space.
And do not forget that one of the main purposes of the living room is a reception guests, so you need to decorate it in a fairly seasoned style.
Living-bedroom
If apartment limited not only in square meters, but also has few rooms, you can consider the option of combining a recreation area with a sleep area. When arranging such rooms the most practical solution is to place the sleeping area as far as possible from the door, in that part of the room where there will be less noise. To divide a room into zones, you can use screens or curtains. Often used in zoning shelving with books or drywall partitions. Another division option – the use of a different floor covering or design in each area multilevel floor.
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Living room should be cozy and inviting. The size is not critical, but if the room looks cramped, like a box, there is little comfort in it.
Therefore, when working on the interior of a small living room, you need to try to create a visual space. The second task is to come up with the most rational furnishing plan to accommodate everything you need without overloading the space. We hope our tips will help you in solving these problems.
Small living room design: a visual extension
1. Pick the right color. A bright room always looks more spacious than a dark one. The smaller the living room, the lighter the walls should be. Otherwise, the closet effect cannot be avoided.
White interiors are in vogue now. This is a great solution for a very small living room.
Cool colors, especially green, blue and grey, have an expanding effect. It is desirable, of course, to take them as light as possible.
2. Do not hide the floor. Try to furnish the living room so that as much of the floor surface as possible is left in plain sight. For example, instead of deaf chairs, it is better to take models with high legs.
Instead of floor cabinets and tables, you can choose suspended structures.
The more floor area you can see, the more spacious the room looks.
3. Do not close all corners tightly. Don't try to put as much furniture in a room as possible. Leave at least some of the corners open. If all corners are closed, the room seems smaller than it actually is.
4. Use mirrors. This item does not need to be elaborated. Everyone knows that mirrors, reflecting the space, visually increase it.
Try to get away from patterns and find an atypical place for a mirror. For example, place it in a corner, on the front door, above the TV, etc.
You can mirror an entire wall, for example behind a sofa.
5. Replace some of the blind elements with transparent ones. It could be something large, like the wall between the living room and the hallway.
Or something small - for example, a coffee table, a TV console, a fake fireplace.
6. Select an image with perspective. A painting, poster, photo or wall mural that takes the eye off into the distance adds depth to a room.
The picture must not be too large, otherwise the effect will be reversed. It is not necessary to glue photo wallpapers on the entire wall - it is better to select only a small part of it. If the sofa is small, then the poster above it should match.
7. Ditch high furniture for low furniture. It is better to choose a low full-wall cabinet than a third-wall large cabinet.
Low furniture looks much lighter. The room seems bigger with her.
Small living room design: rational furnishing
1. Decide on your priorities. Decide what is more important in your living room: a large table or a roomy sofa?
If you like to arrange feasts in the living room, you should give preference to the largest possible table, and take a smaller sofa.
If feasts take place in the kitchen and guests often stay overnight, a reasonable solution would be to purchase a full-fledged folding sofa.
If there are a lot of books in the house, plan your closet by choosing a smaller sofa or ditching the chair.
Do not try to embrace the immensity and “shove in the unshovelable”. Take only what you really need.
2. Don't get hung up on standard living room solutions. It is not necessary to buy a large corner sofa. You can consider other options: for example, purchase two small sofas or two couches. Such prefabricated kits are more flexible, which expands the possibilities for the rational arrangement of furniture.
3. Place storage furniture behind the sofa or in the TV area. There is no need to install separate cabinets, racks, showcases. The sofa is already standing, taking up space. Place storage furniture behind or around it. This will free up other walls and leave empty corners.
