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Small living rooms can be the hardest to style. You want to create a welcoming and functional space that feels inviting, not cramped and awkward. Luckily, there are ways you can make any small living room feel bigger — and more stylish — without spending a fortune on renovations or new furniture. Unlike a large living room, which is perfect for comfortable sofas, chaise lounges, and other expansive seating arrangements, small spaces demand more careful planning of your furniture pieces. There’s simply no room for excess in a smaller space. Read on for 4 tips for styling a small living room.
Stick to one colour palette
The first thing to do when styling a small living room is to stick to one colour palette. This will help give the room a seamless, sophisticated look that’s much more appealing than an assortment of mismatched schemes. Choose one bold but neutral colour, such as charcoal grey, and select furniture pieces in shades that are either neutral or complementary. This will make it much easier to blend existing furniture with new additions, like throw blankets or pillows, while also creating a cohesive look. Remember that light-coloured flooring can also help make a small living room feel larger. A dark wooden floor will visually cut the space in half, whereas a light-toned flooring will bounce light off the ceiling and give the room an expansive feel.
Pay attention to the placement of furniture.
Nothing makes a small living room seem more cramped than a couch that’s too big, a coffee table that’s too tall, or a TV that’s too big for the space. Pay attention to the furniture placement in your living room and ensure that each item is in the right place to avoid visual clunkiness. Think symmetrical lines to compliment the room’s shape, avoid matching 3-piece suites and opt for cuddle sofas, two-seaters or armchairs. That being said, you don’t need to sacrifice comfort, and you can relax on a recliner sofa if you are careful about measurements and sizes within your room.
Think vertical for storage
Storage is essential in any living space — but it’s even more critical in a small living room, where every extra inch counts. Think vertical for storage solutions that are both stylish and functional. Wall-mounted bookshelves are great for containing books, decor, and other decorative items that might otherwise clutter a coffee table. Stackable storage cubes are also a convenient option, letting you create multiple storage areas in a single piece of furniture. Other storage solutions, like a bench with built-in drawers or a coffee table with hidden storage space, are great for a small living room because they don’t take up visual space but still provide a place to store items like blankets or remote controls.
Add mirrors
Mirrors can be a great way to expand a space visually. In a small living room, however, mirrors are even more effective. A single large mirror can do much for a small living room, making it seem larger without any other significant changes. As long as the placement of the mirror is functional – opposite a window or other light source is recommended, there are many ways to use it to enhance your small living room. You can use a mirror to extend the length of a narrow wall, or you can use it to expand the width of a short wall visually. You can also use it to make a small room appear brighter.
With these quick and easy tips, you can make any small living room look bigger, cleaner, and more stylish. Now that you know how to style a small living room, you can focus on enjoying your space again instead of worrying about how it looks!
