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Simply add a large throw pillow and a blanket to add some dimension without taking up floor space. Ditch the large couch and go for a collection of plush, oversized chairs. Create dimension by adding a large rug and placing the chairs around the perimeter. If you mostly need a place to read or work, go for a comfy chair and functional table to create a space that gives you more room and fits your needs. You can’t talk about themes without having someone to suggest this. Transform your home into Hogwarts with Harry Potter-themed decorations, including golden snitch ornaments, a Quidditch pitch display, and a Sorting Hat tree topper.
Some of our examples above and below are bigger than others and we understand you may not agree with some we chose to include. All white might seem a little bland—but it’s the easiest way to add light and the appearance of more space to a room. White reflects light which can help make the space feel much more light and airy. “Placing a mirror on a wall doubles the space visually," says Ramona, but if it's hung opposite a window, it will reflect and bounce around natural light, making the room feel more expansive. Light colors are great for your walls—but you can opt for a darker floor color if you’re looking to create a sense of warmth.
Small room ideas – 12 best decor schemes for compact spaces
The small space has a leather loveseat, coffee table, and a cozy armchair. For a book-loving client bound by tight quarters, Washington, D.C.-based designer Lauren Liess doubled her storage space by adding a bank of extra-tall shelves that slides open to reveal a bathroom door. What's more, because we know pragmatism isn't everything, the ideas we're sharing with you today are fun and pretty!
Try sheer window treatments or install white wooden blinds or shutters to let the natural light flow into your room during the day, while simultaneously providing nighttime privacy. If there’s one thing that’s going to create the illusion of more space, it’s decluttering – it can actually make a room feel wider in seconds. Make sure you keep your room tidy and organized by removing toys, plants, knickknacks and other unnecessary items, and your space will instantly feel bigger and more pleasant to be in.
Opt for Multi-Purpose Furniture
Instead, opt for a large anchor piece like a sectional sofa and keep extra seating to a minimum, like this San Francisco condo living room from Cathie Hong Interiors. Paint is a great tool when you need to maximize the feeling of space in a small room. Mirrors reflect both natural and artificial light to make a room brighter during the day and night and they bounce light deep into the room, making it appear larger. Mirrors on the walls and glass tabletops will make it seem like there’s a more open flow. You can also use mirrored cabinet doors to make spaces feel large and uncluttered.
IDF StudioIDF Studio, an interior design firm out of San Francisco created this small living room, which is a mash-up of California causal style combined with Scandinavian inspired décor. The pale color palette gives the space it's tranquil and relaxing vibe. Ikea Ideas LabCreating an insanely chic small space is a cinch if you stick to a monochromatic palette as shown in this white living room featured on IKEA Ideas Lab. Natural wood and wicker accents add a dash of cozy, rustic style.
Paint an Accent Wall
Make sure you arrange your furniture at an angle to create a sense of depth to the room, otherwise if you place all furniture against the walls you might end up with a narrow 'bowling alley' look. Matching your blind or curtain fabric to your sofa is becoming a trend we love, especially when pattern and print is really to the fore in the design world currently. If you can't find a brand new sofa you love, but your old couch looks a little tired and a little tatty round the edges, then why not have it re-upholstered instead of investing in a new one? It’s more sustainable and if you love the comfort and style of it then give it a new lease of life. ‘Our client wanted to create a more formal reception and entertaining space, but at the same time keeping it light and airy so it could be used throughout the day. Make the most of a small living room by planning a hard-working layout, keeping accessories to a minimum and picking the right color scheme.
Diaz suggests hanging artwork directly above your sofa rather than all around the room to add visual interest while keeping visual clutter to a minimum. If you do want to add more personality, you can always add pops of color in select furniture pieces and accessories. Decorating with stripes is another clever way to make small living rooms feel larger. The direction the stripes run will have distinct effects – vertical stripes, like on these armchairs above – will make a room with a low ceiling feel taller. Run the stripes horizontally and it will feel longer or wider, depending on your perspective.
‘When it comes to adding storage in small rooms think high-level rather than bulky floor-standing units. I always go the extra mile to keep the floor as clean and empty as possible, with wall shelves and cabinets,' says Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co. 'In smaller homes and rooms, ideally you want to be looking for multi-functional pieces to save on space.
Studio McGeeBlack walls add depth to this small living room by Utah based interior design firm, Studio McGee. Loads of sunlight and the tall white storage unit on the left keeps the space from feeling cramped or dreary. The oval glass topped coffee table takes up very little visual space. A small-scale marble coffee table and midcentury side chair bring practical function.
A monochromatic color scheme, using different tones of the same color, will help to make the furniture and other features recede and appear to take up less space. You can soften the palette by adding a warm grey-blue rather than a harsh black or white. It’s always effective to use a palette of light living room colors, but in different materials and textures. A common misperception is that the less furniture and features you have in the space, the bigger it will look.
Adding colored walls, photos, artwork, lamps, curtains and pillows can begin to make a room look and feel even smaller. An elegant living room in dark charcoal gray and white, a little more spacious than some others in this collection. The furniture consists of traditional, rolled-arm sofas and loveseats, with a lighter gray ottoman and coffee table and a soft ivory armless chair. A small living room in dove gray with a chair railing running about three quarters up the wall. The wood-burning open fireplace is topped by a contemporary mirror. In front of the fireplace is a seating arrangement that includes a cozy armchair, two armless chairs, and a glass-topped table.
Ottomans with integrated storage, and sofa beds are some of the most widely used. Designer David Kaihoi used some seriously smart storage solutions to make his New York City apartment work harder—including creating this compact laundry "room" in his closet. That way, when he's not doing laundry, he can close the door on these eyesore appliances. A media console is the biggest space waster in a small living room.
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