From savvy storage to wallpaper and clever furniture, here are all the small living room ideas you need to transform your space. rEAD MORE ON gRAZIA.
There is something undeniably cosy about a small living room - especially when, for most of us, having a big house is a pipe dream. The reality is that more of us than ever are living in modest sized spaces . In 2021, 21.7% of UK households were in a flat, maisonette or apartment, up from 21.0% in 2011, according to the Office for National Statistics.
'Mirrors are brilliant to use to create an illusion of depth and more space – you’ll also brighten a dark corner if you have a lack of windows or natural light. Arched or dome shaped mirrors placed strategically alongside or opposite your lighting can almost double as a window alternative if you are looking to maximise light and a feeling of spaces,' says Caitlin Sharp, trade manager at
'The less clutter in the room, the more clear, calm and less busy a small room will look,' says Collins. 'A good example is an ottoman that doubles up as a seat, but you can store magazines and blankets in it.'Clutter is an inevitable part of living in a small space. Those with children or big families will be especially familiar with the constant influx of stuff that accumulates seemingly out of nowhere.
One thing to avoid when it comes to small living rooms is short curtains and horizontal stripes, as these can decrease the wall height. Hanging curtains from near the ceiling to the floor can help, but some experts recommend avoiding curtains all together. 'When it comes to the design, opting for fixtures with soft rounded edges will contribute to a sense of comfort that’s integral to a living room. Mirror these soft edges in the furniture to create continuity and flow in the space, adding to an overall feeling of calm,' says Mara Rypacek Miller, Managing Director and FoundeSometimes less is more when it comes to choosing a colour for your small living room.
Choice is limited when it comes to what sofa you put in your small living room, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. 'You may also wish to choose sofa or chair models with slender, narrow arms, such as our Brunel, or those with a low Howard style arm, and both of these tend to give a light feel to your upholstered furniture,' says Sharp.
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