Furniture Arrangement Ideas for a Small Living Room
It can be challenging to decorate a small living room space adequately. The goal is to create a dedicated area that's airy, yet cozy and inviting, and that doesn't feel too "busy" or confined. Below are some furniture arrangement ideas and recommendations that will help maximize space and add a personal touch to this unique area of your home.
Work Those Overlooked Spaces: It can be easy to ignore walls and high ceilings since, of course, you can't place any furnishings here. These areas, however, can help you create an illusion that will visually expand the space of your living area with minimal effort.
Investing in a good-quality wallpaper and papering just a wall or two of your living room will add texture and dimension. Place a large mirror upwards and center to add more depth to these walls by drawing the eye to a specific point and diffusing the light.
Consider These Furniture Tips: If new furniture is in the budget, try the following tips for selecting pieces that physically and visually make a room larger. As with any small area, the secret to adding visual space is to give the room a lighter look and feel overall. Darker wall colors can make a room feel more boxed-in, and larger, deep-toned furniture pieces are no exception.
Go Lightly: Lighter colors can add dimension to a room, and it's best to seek out pieces with legs since the space at the bottom gives the illusion of extra floor space.
Glass tableware pieces are also excellent choices for small living areas since they add more visual space and are typically more compact than their wood-grained counterparts. Consider purchasing a glass coffee table since this particular furniture piece is such a powerful focal point for any living room. The transparency of the piece will definitely add much-needed visual depth to an area that is often crowded.
Go "Armless": Cumbersome chairs can shrink the size of your living room, so look for armless seats or those without a backrest. See-through chairs add a modern flair to your decor, and they're typically easy to clean.
Rework Your Walls: Again, the key to adding more visual space to your living room is a lighter color scheme, so go neutral with all colors to create a more airish space. These colors reflect light more effectively, which adds dimension to your living space.
Experiment with Color: Grays, nudes, and pale pinks and blues are just a few of the options out there, so don't feel that you have to stick with basic white. A festive photo grouping or a collection of mirrors can further draw the eye upward to give the appearance of added space. Be creative with groupings. For an unexpected touch, you can even place a mirror at the center of a small cluster of themed paintings.
Draw the Eye Vertically: To continue expanding your space in those areas where you can't place furniture or accent items, try playing with your space to draw the eye vertically, rather than horizontally. Perhaps the best way to accomplish this is by selecting lengthy draperies or vertical wall hangings or mirrors. These days, many rectangular mirrors have hardware on both horizontal and vertical ends.
A Final Word: Your home is certainly your haven, and the size of a room should never deter your creative flow. Armed with these tips, you can create a special living room that maximizes your living space while encouraging more personalized expression. Keep it simple, keep it fresh, and have fun creating a relaxing living area.