Keep things cozy and streamlined with our curated selection of top designs perfect for creating a stylish and functional small living room space.
Choose The Right Sofa
For smaller living spaces, choosing a neutral sofa can help to keep things light, bright, and welcoming, but that does not mean you need to select a plain design. Look for sofas with beautiful detailing such as curves, button tufting, or channeled stitching. This will add character to the space without overpowering your design scheme. Add in throw pillows and blankets in bolder shades and patterns to keep things from looking too pared back. If space allows, pop an L-shaped sofa or sectional against one of your living room walls to create a cozy lounge area and open up the rest of your room to endless possibilities.
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Switch Things Up With Lounge Chairs
Sometimes a bulky sofa just won’t cut it in a small living space. If you have an especially tiny space, opt for lush and luxe lounge chairs that bring total comfort and style to your space, while saving on square footage. Armchair or side chair designs work equally well with shapes like club, wingback, and slipper all making the cut. Station two armchairs against a wall accented with a low-profile coffee table, end table, and floor lamp for a chic and cozy nook perfect for rainy afternoons or lazy Sundays at home.
Keep Things Cohesive With Coffee Tables
Keeping color schemes, both wall color and furniture, as cohesive as possible in smaller living spaces is ideal for creating a more open and seamlessly functional space. Look for coffee table designs that properly accent the color of your sofa and match to the other furniture pieces in the living room. Solid wood, metal, or stone, are all fantastic options for small spaces. Select a shape that fits well with the flow of your room and allows for proper navigation within the space. While round coffee tables may take up less square footage, rectangular or square tables can always work thanks to their flat sides and potential for additional storage.
Up The Storage Potential With Side Tables
Side tables offer a convenient surface to rest a beverage, book, remote and act as a sturdy surface for displaying table lamps, vases of flowers, and favorite decor. For a small living space, square footage may be tight, so opt for an end table design that fits close to your furniture and is decked out with ample storage for maximum organization and utility. For a multifunctional design, check out our collection of side tables that also function as stools so you’ll always have ample seating for family and unexpected guests.
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Opt For Media Cabinets With A Small Footprint
Perfect as a perch for your favorite flat screen TV, media cabinets offer the perfect opportunity to amplify the storage options in your living space without taking up precious square footage. A versatile storage solution, media cabinets or sideboards can hold everything from electronics and media to books, decor, and family photos. Keep blankets stored away for family movie night and keep your favorite magazines or movies at hand whenever the mood strikes.
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Bring In Subtle Pattern & Texture With A Rug
As living spaces are typically high-traffic areas, rugs crafted from wool or polypropylene are best for their durability and easy cleaning. Look for a short pile design to make vacuuming a breeze and opt for a light color with pattern – or not, to lighten up your floor and keep the overall design scheme cohesive. For tight spaces, a runner might be a great option to fit into a streamlined space while still providing coverage on a wood or tile floor and a pop of pattern for eye-catching design.
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Use Lighting To Your Advantage
To make the most of your small living space, ample lighting is key to ensure proper brightness and visibility. There should be multiple lights within your room positioned at different heights for indirect light that allows your eyes to move about the space. Recessed lighting overhead, with a combination of table lamps and floor lamps adds dimension to your room and allows you to tie in a pop of color or pattern through your lighting fixtures.
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Create The Illusion Of Space With Mirrors & Decor
Truly the oldest trick in the book, utilizing mirrors to reflect natural light and create the illusion of a wide-open space really works. Depending on your wall space and room layout, opt for a sizable design or multiple pieces, facing open windows to create optimal brightness and openness within your room. Additional decor pieces like sleek candleholders, freshly packed planters, and abstract wall art complete the overall look of your living room and make the space totally yours.
