Having a small living room in your home doesn't mean you're destined to live with a cramped, cluttered space void of style and design. There are plenty of ways you can turn a small living room into a chic space, complete with storage, organization and most importantly, personality. Here's a few tips to help you get the most out of your small living room.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Small Living Room
Faux Leather Folding Storage Ottoman, amazon.com
Use Storage Stools As A Versatile Tool |
Set of 3 Rustic Wood Wall Shelves, amazon.com
Keep The Walls As Bare As Can Be |
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Storage ottomans, stool and poufs pull double duty as extra seating and extra storage. Hide blankets and pillows when not in use and position the ottoman under a window for an impromptu window seat. A torchiere lamp or small side table with a reading lamp atop completes the look of a quaint reading nook.
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When you don’t have much space to play with, it doesn’t make sense to restrict yourself further by using standing bookcases or shelving systems. Instead, use wall shelves and floating shelves and work your way up, instead of down. This will draw the eye away from an otherwise cramped floor space.
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Choose A Loveseat Instead Of A Sofa |
Sheer Rod Pocket Curtains, amazon.com
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Just because your living room is on the smaller side doesn't mean you have to skimp on seating; it just means the space is going to require smaller pieces than a traditional living room would. Choose a loveseat instead of a full-sized sofa, and a chair with a smaller footprint than say, a cushioned club chair. If you need inspo, check out sofamania.com for ideas and reviews on their popular furniture choices.
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Windows can be very handy for anyone that’s looking to make a room feel bigger than it actually is. Mirrors do the same thing, they almost open up a place and give the illusion of space. Pro tip: position the mirror across from a window for twice the amount of sunlight! Bottom line: make sure you use your living room windows to your advantage - a straightforward idea is to keep your curtains/blinds open for as long as possible to make optimal use of natural light.
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Bamboo Foldable Coffee Table with Removal Storage Shelf, amazon.com
Buy A Foldable Coffee Table |
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Every traditional living room features a coffee table, and just because your living room is smaller doesn't mean you have to suffer without one. In our living room, we use a larger ottoman with a tray on top, giving us storage, table space AND a place to rest our legs when it's just the 2 of us. If you are short on space, consider adding a folding living room table to your room. This type of table is portable, can be folded up and stored away when not in use and will free up floor space when needed.
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Finally, my last tip is to suggest that you use as much of your living room space as you possibly can. You can find plenty of free room planners online that will help you with furniture placement, helping you to get an idea of how your room would look without any commitment. Using an online room planner will show you how to use odd corners, crevices and other areas of your room that you might never have thought could be used as viable room space.
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As you can see, it is possible to make a small living room work! For more tips on how to make a small room appear bigger than it is, check out this infographic from inhabitat.com:
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