Interior designers know that it can be a challenge to style a smaller living room so it provides enough seating but does not appear cramped. By using some tried and true techniques by SellaStudio you can design a compact space so it appears inviting, cozy and uncluttered.
Here are three good ideas that can open up your smaller living room to the eye and make the best use of your space.
1. Choose a simple color scheme
By keeping things within the same palette, the space will feel larger and more cohesive, which will allow it to feel less disjointed. In a smaller space, we usually like to use a matte finish to help hide imperfections in the wall, which will make the dark color feel more expansive visually
Creating a bigger and brighter living room doesn’t mean you can’t have color. A dark shade on your walls will create the opposite feel, but if you choose a light warming shade like coral for example it will lift the space.
2. Capitalize on Symmetry
If your living room lends itself to symmetrical furniture placement you can create a feeling of balance and calm. A good way to create symmetry is to arrange two small sofas around a focal point. If you are fortunate enough to have an architectural feature that acts as a natural focal point, like a fireplace or a bay window, places your sofas on either side with the cocktail table between them. If you don’t, you can create a focal point with a large painting or a wall-mounted electric fireplace.
3. Use Multi-tasking Furniture
Look for furniture pieces that can function in more ways than one to cut down on the total number of pieces you need. A bar cart can double as a console table. You can use it for everyday storage or for showcasing decorative objects and, of course, roll it out and stock it with libations when you are entertaining. Ottomans that open up are always great for hiding toys, linens, and media accessories, and tufted coffee tables make the perfect auxiliary seating.
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