Decorating a small living room can be challenging. You may have
tons of decorating ideas but unfortunately have only one limited
space. Sometimes no matter how you arrange the furniture, the room
would still seem more suffocating than relaxing. But don't give up
on it yet. The following living room tips will teach you how to
make the best out of the small space you have.
"Widen" the Floor
No, you don't really have to hammer down the walls and expand
your living room. You can, however, make your small living room
appear more spacious by choosing the right flooring materials. Try
not to use carpet in a small room. Carpet flooring makes the room
look warmer and cozier, but it also cramps our vision of the floor.
Laminate wood flooring is a much better choice; it can fool the
eye, and give a lighter and larger appearance to your small
living room. Tiles can also trick us into seeing the room bigger
than it actually is, by adding horizontal lines to the floor and
accordingly highlighting its width. It is really all about the
visual effect!
Bulky big couches are not a very nifty choice when you try to
decorate small spaces. They can make your living room look stuffed
and therefore uncomfortable. You should opt for
lightweight-looking armchairs, bean bags or small loveseats
instead. The spaces between chairs will make the place appear more
roomy.
Stripes and Stripes
In the fashion world, a dress with vertical stripes makes the
wearer look taller and slimmer, whereas one with horizontal stripes
can help the person appear less skinny. The same theory also works
for room decoration. Painting narrow, vertical stripes on your
living room walls will give the impression that the room is
loftier. This trick is great for rooms with low ceilings. On the
other hand, if you want to stretch your living room width-wise,
just turn the stripes sideways. Try to choose colors that are
coordinating, not contrasting, unless you want to create a dramatic
look for your living room. For a narrow living room, you may want to keep the
walkway clear and get rid of the central coffee table completely.
Small side tables can be as practical and help you save much more
space. Also, keep in mind that slender glass tables are more
effective for creating the sense of space than thick wooden ones.
Double Vision
Stand Tall
No, I'm not talking about you, but your cabinets and chests.
Lean and tall cabinets will make your living room arrangement much
easier, as they are more space-saving and can fit into narrow spots
that are often left unused. Save your wide cabinets, chests and
bookcases for other bigger rooms. Imagine cabinets as human bodies.
How does it make you feel when you step into an elevator full of
overweight people?
No More Floor Hogging
Some accent furniture such as bookcases and CD racks may be
practical but they tend to make a small living room look crowded.
So try to utilize the space on your walls a little more. Adding a
few floating shelves and wall-mounted CD holders to your living
room walls will provide extra storage space for your favorite
books, games, CDs, toys, etc. Plus, some wall-mounted shelves are
so interestingly designed. They often seem to be creative
items for living room decoration, rather than just storage shelves.
Blinds Wide Open
Large windows can make a small living room look bigger. The idea
is to maximize the light. If you really want to super-size the look
of your room, you should turn the window into a floor-to-ceiling
glass door. It won't cost too much and will add much more
liveliness to your room. If your living room has small windows, try
to keep them neat. Don't put too many knick knacks on the window
sills, as they will create a cluttered look. Heavy draperies are
not ideal for a small room. Shutters, Roman blinds and sheer
curtains are better options.
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