In many homes, the living room is where families and their guests go to kick back and relax
after a long day.
In many homes, this room is also where the television, computer and other knickknacks
come together and choke the space.
This is even truer in a small living room, which fills up after putting just a few pieces
of furniture inside.
Because of this, many people think that having a larger space is better but that isn’t
always true.
The secret to making a small living room look good is to take advantage of the living space
you already have.
Check this 10 elegant small living room ideas!
1.
Get Cozy With a Sectional Sofa A minimalistic, "L" shaped sectional sofa
is a great way to maximize seating in a small living room.
Zero square footage goes to waste with the three-piece nesting coffee set.
Not only do they provide extra function when needed but the two smaller tables instantly
disappear when tucked under the large one.
2.
The Fine Line In a small space like this one, however, there
is a very fine line between making your space look lived-in and making your space look messy.
This room walks that line spectacularly with an array of shapes, sizes and colors that
make it look like someone lives here already.
Make sure each piece has a purpose and a function.
3.
A Marriage of Styles This small living room design is a marriage
of masculine and feminine with an exceptional mix of bold lines and pastel accents.
The ceiling light is also a perfect representation of the two merged styles, being both geometrical
and curvaceous.
4.
Beauty in Collaboration If you get the feeling you’ve seen this
room before, you are probably correct; this room was featured on Glitter Guide, one of
the internet’s premier home, beauty and design blogs.
This just goes to show that collaboration isn’t a bad thing.
If you don’t have a precise plan in mind, a little guidance from friends and family
members may give you the inspiration you need to nail down a design or theme.
5.
All-important Lighting This room is an excellent example of what
good lighting can do to a space.
To keep all of the lighting in check, the room features a matte black wall and a lovely
wooden wall across from it.
These darker colors absorb some of the light, keeping the plethora of lights from blinding
you.
The textures in the room manipulate the light to their advantage, providing their own unique
visual interest.
6.
Lonely to Cozy At 175 square feet, this Hungarian living
room is as small as it gets.
Thanks to the shelving, mirrors, plush sofa and massive windows, however, this small living
room doesn’t seem nearly so small.
Throw in some fashionable and functional vintage pieces and you have a small room with a big
personality.
7.
Levitation One of the advantages of small living room
decor is that designers have no choice but to think outside the box and this home is
a perfect example.
The wall-mounted console has multiple purposes in one, including as a generous display space
and a computer desk.
Mounting the desk on the wall means plenty space for storage underneath.
8.
Make a Tiny Living Room Extra Cozy When square footage is minimal, go for extra
cozy small-scale pieces like the plush sofa in this space spotted on Haus Modelle.
Colorful nesting side tables work as an expanding coffee table.
A tiny bentwood stool from IKEA adds an extra seat.
9.
Swap the Knickknacks for Beautiful Greenery Natasha, skimps decorative features like a
gallery wall in favor of small houseplants in her small living room.
She says it makes times spent at home feel like summer 365 days a year.
10.
California Casual Meets Scandinavian Chic The pale color palette gives the space it's
tranquil and relaxing vibe.
Notice the backward books?
Facing the pages out works with the room's color scheme.