Interiors of small living rooms require a different approach to design

Many design ideas for a small living room pay much attention to creating the illusion of space. They turn a place in which you feel constrained and closed from all sides, in a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Increase the illumination, use reasonable color accents, consider the size of the furniture, and the difference will be noticeable.

Sometimes the classic design ideas of the living room do not fit a small area. Eliminate the dark blinds on the windows, use long, flowing curtains. They focus on vertical lines, thereby expanding the room.

The living room of your house should be a special place, comfortable for rest and entertainment. Here are ways that visually increase it. 

Mirrors - the secret of the expansion of space

Interior designers strategically choose narrow and dark places for mirrors to visually expand them. For soft lighting, creating an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, place it behind the lamp. A great way to move the walls is to place a mirror in front of the window to create the illusion of another window.

Two mirrors of different sizes visually increase the room

Look up

The height of the room helps increase space. If the living room has a high ceiling, then draw attention to it. Draperies to the full height of the wall - a stylish way to make this detail brighter.

Fill the space along the vertical wall with a collection of small paintings or photographs. It will seem to you that the room has become larger, since the sight will leave the usual horizontal at eye level.

The coffered ceiling and double-leaf windows attract the eye and the room seems higher

Use neutral colors in the decor

The use of neutral shades of the walls is one of the most popular ideas of the interior. A palette of greyish-white or beige shades will expand the space, pushing the walls apart. Soft colors, as a rule, reflect light, illuminating the room. Also, neutral colors add sophistication to the interior.

Neutral colors in the decor and shades of wood create an atmosphere of rural seclusion

Choose furniture that creates the impression of lightness

When you walk around the furniture store, consider the visual weight of the product. This concept refers to the perceived severity of an object, depending on the size, color and design.

Choose models that have an easy appearance, since heavier ones narrow the space.

Choose among light shades on thin, elegant legs, avoid dark color and square, massive furniture supports. A glass coffee table seems lighter than a wooden one, because you can look through it. Any furniture that does not obstruct the eyes makes the room wider.

Minimalist space seems to be easier. No clutter - always a winning decor

Prefer small furniture sizes

Designers recommend choosing furniture that will not clutter up space. A low sofa without armrests is preferable to another, with solid armrests and a lot of pillows.

If the room is very small, try to do without a large sofa, choosing a double sofa, or arrange four chairs around the coffee table. When choosing chairs, stop on copies without armrests, they take up less space.

A small sofa without armrests and two pouffes create a feeling of free space

Using constructive ideas, you will create in your small apartment a beautiful living room, comfortable and spacious. And maybe, tell us about your ideas?