How to make the most of small living rooms
Start by buying furniture for the room you have, not for the room you wish you did!
This might mean a getting a smaller sofa than you wanted originally or even buy less furniture. Multi-purpose furniture can also work to your advantage. Take a footstool, for example, it can double up as a coffee table or provide extra storage like this footstool by Rose&Grey
Let as much natural light in as possible by using blinds instead of curtains. This will give the impression that the room is brighter, bigger and it is. The market is full of all size and design roman blinds. And yes, before you ask, they have blackout too!
Keep your colour scheme light. White ceilings and off-white walls should provide you with a light background, perfect for more colourful accent items such as cushions, photo frames, plant pots.
Your living room should invite movement and conversation, not feel like a museum exhibit. Try to find ways to reposition your furniture for a more dynamic layout that encourage flow and interaction among your guests. Occasional seating such as beanbags, tub chairs, accent chairs are compact and easy to move around. Perfect as occasional seat. I love Loaf chairs and sofas, you might just like it too.
Overall, separating a room with slats can offer a balance between openness and privacy, allowing you to customize your space according to your specific needs and preferences. Whether used for functional purposes or as a design element, slats can add versatility and style to any interior.
Your living room should invite movement and conversation, not feel like a museum exhibit. Try to find ways to reposition your furniture for a more dynamic layout that encourage flow and interaction among your guests. Occasional seating such as beanbags, tub chairs, accent chairs are compact and easy to move around. Perfect as occasional seat. I love Loaf chairs and sofas, you might just like it too.
Invest in the right size rug as it will tie the room together. Don’t leave it to float awkwardly in the center. The right size rug should ground your furniture, create a cohesive look, and make it feel cosy.
Keep your room clutter free with plenty of storage. Everything must have its place and stay there. It’s the only way to keep your tiny space looking as large as possible! If needs must, then get made to measure storage to optimise the space without overpowering it. When buying larger pieces of furniture such as sofas, dining table and chairs, etc. Measure your living room well and bear in mind the proportions and don’t forget to ensure whatever you buy can go through the doors too.
ProTip: Make sure it’s ‘you’
Whatever you decide to do, the most important thing is to enjoy your home. Make your living room your own little oasis of tranquillity.