Just because you have a fun living room doesn't mean you're stingy when it comes to renovations. For example, here are 15 simple small living rooms. Each reveals how to pack a large amount of style and functionality in the smallest square footage without feeling crowded or uncomfortable.
01 Consider a pale monochromatic swatch
If you stick with a monochromatic palette, as shown in this white living room, creating a crazy chic little space is a breeze. There are a few tricks to prevent this space from feeling cold and harsh. Beautiful greenery adds color to the space. Natural wood and wicker trims add a touch of cosy rustic style.
02 Texture plays a neutral color scheme
When you're very stressed, make the most of your living room with small furniture, as shown in Jamie Keskin Design in Boston. The two-seat sofa opens up a cozy place for two people. Two coffee tables that double as bookshelves can display books from the store. Textured elements such as wicker coffee tables and ribbed ceramic lamps add color to the neutral color scheme.
03 Create a statement of simplicity and elegance with luxury
You don't need a lot of stuff to make an elegant statement. In this lovely space, luxurious materials and chic colours are mixed with furniture and decorative elements that elevate everything. The marble coffee table is the focal point of attraction. Green leather cushion stools and blue velvet side chairs provide eye-catching seats. The Scandinavian style plush carpet feels great at bare feet. The Starburst Mirror adds a flash point without overheating. The violin leaf fig tree pictured on the right brings a hint of nature.
04Use the combination sofa to make you feel comfortable
A minimalist "L"-shaped combo sofa is a great way to maximize seating in a small living room. The three-piece nested coffee set wasted zero square feet. Not only do they provide extra functionality when needed, but the two smaller tables disappear instantly when tucked under the larger table. Leather woven chairs are both stylish and compact and do not add visual weight. Potted plants bring balance, beauty and individuality.
05 white walls and dark furniture works
Dark furniture adds depth to this small white living room. Plenty of natural light keeps grey sofas and cognac side chairs from pushing down space. Do you have high ceilings? As shown on the left, a tall fig tree contrasts with the white walls. The carpet on the carpet adds to the warm orange color of the room while unifying the color scheme of the room.
06 Made the small living room extra comfortable
When the area is the smallest, you can look for extra comfortable small size items in this space, such as plush sofas. The colorful nested side tables can be used as an extended coffee table. IKEA's small curved wooden stools add an extra seat.
07 California casual wear meets Scandinavian fashion
It blends Casual Californian style with Scandinavian style décor. The palette of light colours gives the space a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Noticed the backward books? The outward-facing page applies to the room's color scheme.
08 Use proportions, colors, and textures to add visual interest
Here's another example of how scale can be used in a small living room with a simple design. Here, interior designers at Labl Studio in New York City combine mini Chesterfield sofas with something that looks like a giant desk lamp. Layered carpets on the floor give visual texture and bold colors. The transparent acrylic side table on the left adds functionality, without the visual weight that furniture brings.
09 Replace the knick-knacks with beautiful greenery
Ignoring decorative features such as gallery walls, small houseplants are placed in small living rooms. This makes spending time at home feel like summer 365 days a year.
10 ways to turn a strange corner into a charming little living room
These simple decorative techniques make a small living room that feels tucked into a narrow corner feel even more intimate, a decorative service that matches the homeowner with the interior designer. The carpet on the floor is carved out of the corners. The window is the center focus. The sofa underneath it secures this area. The gallery wall on the left further defines the space. Small marble coffee tables and medieval side chairs bring practical functionality.
11 Black Walls increase the depth of the small living room
Black walls add depth to this small living room. Plenty of sunlight and the tall white storage unit on the left side make the space not feel cramped or dull. A cheap striped carpet secured the room. The plush sofa makes things even more alluring. Armchairs add a colourful touch. The oval glass-topped coffee table takes up very little visual space.
12 carved out a small living room with paint
Bright yellow feature walls carved out a small living room in the one-bedroom apartment. Two small pieces of pastel-coloured furniture, a sofa and an armchair, bring comfort. Small, long-legged coffee tables don't take up valuable area.
13 small living room inspired by Palm Springs
The ubiquitous plants and plant wallpapers all bring great surprises to the simple living room. Pastel-coloured furniture can make greenery pop.
14 Create separations in small open floor plans
If you're using a small open floor plan, establishing a little separation between different living areas is an effective way to maximize square footage. The sofa doubles as a space divider. A blue patterned carpet fixes the living room. The upholstered coffee table doubles as a comfortable footstool.
15 combine white walls with colorful furniture
When creating a simple living room, you can get powerful ideas through color. To make this idea work, keep your walls and ceilings bright white. Here, take this room to the next level, with colorful furniture contrasting with bold and pastel tones.