Achieve a spacious-looking living room with these 18 design and decorating ideas
In today's homes, smaller dimensions are increasingly common, resulting in more compact living spaces, including those dedicated to relaxation, like the living room. However, a small living room doesn't necessarily equate to a cramped or uncomfortable environment. With thoughtful design considerations, it's possible to align new furniture trends with limited square footage, imparting a more spacious, luminous, and inviting feel.
Utilizing light colors, incorporating geometric elements, and introducing soft furnishings are among the techniques that can visually enlarge your rooms. Large windows and mirrors play a crucial role in enhancing brightness, establishing a seamless connection between the interior and exterior, and effectively expanding the perceived space.
Whether you're furnishing a small living room from scratch or looking to rejuvenate your existing space, these 18 design and decoration proposals offer inspiration to breathe new life into your rooms.
1. Neutral contrasting colors
Choose neutral colors for your furnishings, but alternate them in a play of light and dark that will add depth to the environment.
2. Extra seating
Incorporate extra seating into your furnishings, such as soft poufs placed under a side table behind the sofa, to ensure a comfortable stay for all your guests.
3. Geometric games
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Create an intriguing play on geometry with the furniture, light fittings, and decorative artworks.
4. Large windows
A large window will let more light into the room, creating continuity with the outdoors.
5. Not just white
If you're tired of white, you can still make your living room cozy by choosing a shade of grey. Light highlights will help create a contrast to add further depth to the room.
6. Maximalism
Maximalism enthusiasts won't want to forgo this style even in a small living room. Choose lightweight materials like glass to add airiness to a space filled with colors, and incorporate bold patterns on the furnishings and walls.
7. Softness
A white decor can be made cozier and softer by opting for soft textures in your furnishings and carpets fabrics.
8. Plays of light
If your style is more classic, enhance the room and make it softer with strategically placed accent lights.
9. Relaxing
Shades of blue are always an excellent choice for the living room, giving it a relaxing atmosphere. Increase the brightness levels with metallic details that reflect the light.
10. Minimalist geometries
Subtle and geometric, minimalist living room furnishings will make the room more functional and welcoming.
11. Pay attention to rugs
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A boldly patterned rug can become the focal point of the entire room, adding movement to the space.
12. Art gallery
A large display of artwork on the walls will help shift the gaze upward, making the room appear more spacious.
13. Look up
Floor-to-ceiling curtains also contribute to making the room appear taller and, consequently, more spacious, as do decorative patterns on the ceiling.
14. Colors and geometries
Add movement to the room by incorporating vibrant color combinations and lively geometries.
15. Roundness
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Eliminate sharp edges with rounded furnishings to add softness to your room.
16. Open furniture
Choosing furniture without large, solid bases, such as open bookcases, will make your room appear larger. Enhance the effect further with geometric patterning.
17. Use height
Furniture that maximizes the available vertical space will help remove clutter from the floor and result in a more spacious living room.
18. Mirrors
Mirrors reflect space and light, magnifying them; strategically placing mirrors around will make your living room feel more spacious than ever.
Have you decided how to upgrade your living room yet?
