A living room is typically the core of any home, but picking and arranging furniture might feel like an unsolvable problem when the space is small or narrow. The good news is that even if your space is small, you can still create your dream style! Check out our tips to get the living room of your dreams, no matter the space!
Downsize Your Furniture
There’s no need to fill your living room with bulky armchairs and full-size sofas if it means sacrificing space. Every piece of furniture counts in a small living space. To save much-needed floor space, choose slimmer tables and wall sconces.
For seating, look for smaller chairs, loveseats, and sofas that will fit comfortably in your space. Choosing versatile pieces will allow you to make better use of your space, like using an ottoman as a coffee table or as extra seating when needed.
Play with Space
Find creative ways to use all your space, like cafe-style seating to create a relaxing space in the living room corner. When you’re tight on space, you’ll want to maximize the vertical real estate on your walls as much as possible. Hang books and plants on high shelves to draw the eye up and make the ceilings appear taller. Make a large statement piece out of artwork or a strategically placed mirror if you want to add a large statement item.
Keep Furniture Away From The Walls
We know it’s tempting to push all your big pieces of furniture up against the walls to create more floor space in the center of the room. However, that empty space in the middle of your room isn’t helping you.
Instead, try rearranging your furniture by bringing a few pieces away from the walls, even if only by a few inches. Seeing the gap between the back of your sofa and the wall instantly gives the impression that the room is more open. Plus, having your furniture close together will make passing popcorn easy!
Play With Light
Using natural light sources is essential because they can help make a space feel larger and livelier. Keeping your living environment light and bright is essential in any small space. If you don’t have wide windows that allow natural light to flow throughout the day, invest in lights that provide a lot of light.
Remove dark curtains that obscure most of the window, and avoid placing a huge cabinet or chair near a window. If you want to use curtains, suspend the rod as high up as possible without touching the ceiling and keep the curtain panels outside the window frame to make your room appear taller and the windows appear larger.
Expand Your Floor Space
Looking for the simplest way to make a space appear larger? Choose a rug that will visibly separate the seating area from the rest of the room’s components. Unlike small rugs, a larger rug will offer structure to a limited area while also giving the idea of extra length and width.
You want to make sure that all of the furniture legs are on the rug’s edges so that the area does not appear to be smaller. If that isn’t possible, the front two legs should at least be on the rug. Also, leave about 10 inches around the sides so you can see some of the floors underneath and give the allusion of more space.
Think of Storage
With clever storage options in your home, you can minimize the clutter and create the feeling of open space. Options like floating shelves, ladder-style shelving, and wall-mounted magazine racks are just a few clever methods to combine plenty of storage and display opportunities while maintaining a sleek design.
Look for pieces like ottomans and coffee tables that double as storage or have hidden storage, so you can add storage without taking up any extra floor space. You can also choose a sofa with storage under the seat, which will allow you to eliminate any debris at any time.
When decorating a small living room, the key strategy to use is “less is more” — the less crammed it feels, the more you can enjoy it. And to make the most of your space, all you need is a little planning, measuring, and shopping! So when you’re ready to start selecting your key living room items like sofas, ottomans, and chairs, come to Member Name!
Every piece of furniture counts in your compact home, and you can rely on us to help you find just what you need! If you need more help, give us a call or stop by our store today!