November 3, 2024

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60 Small Living Room Ideas That Make the Space Feel Larger

60 Small Living Room Ideas That Make the Space Feel Larger
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Embrace the Small Size

living room
Miranda Estes

Sometimes, living rooms can feel—dare we say—too big to create the dream space you’re looking for. If you want a cozy living room, especially as we enter fall, you might want to embrace one that’s a smaller size so you can create the vibe you desire. The team at White Space Design Group put in a little gas fireplace and stove to keep things homey—something that would be harder to achieve if the room were larger.

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2

Find Unique Storage Solutions

1920s cottage in rural ohio interior designer liz dutton interiors architect midland architecture
Erin Kelly

In small living rooms, it’s essential to find creative storage solutions and arrange furniture to avoid a cramped feel. In Liz Dutton’s Ohio home, this is achieved by storing a stack of books neatly under the antique, low-to-the-ground coffee table and using a small side table for drinks. In a space with limited square footage, it’s crucial not to overcrowd the walls or block walking paths. Unique solutions like these ensure a balanced and open layout.

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3

Wall-Mount Your TV

lifestyle influencer zakia blain's home in suburban philadelphia interior designer gray space interiors
Brian Wetzel Photo
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Face Seating Toward Each Other

1917 bungalow in louisville\, kentucky designed by amanda jacobs design
Kate Starkel

In this small living room idea, designer Amanda Jacobs focused the design on human connection rather than the TV. She turned the two chairs on one side of the room toward the couch on the other so the client’s family could all comfortably sit and converse.

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Invest in Your Furniture

oceanfront home in rosemary beach, florida designed by ashley gilbreath interior design
Emily J Followill

When Ashley Gilbreath was designing this sun-drenched living room, she opted for furniture she knew would age gracefully. Investing in pieces that you know will get better with time can help make your small living room feel like the crown jewel of your home instead of a smaller-than-desired afterthought.

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6

Choose Minimalist Design

beachside home in southern california designed by brian paquette interiors
Haris Kenjar

Minimalist design doesn’t have to feel stark and sterile. Designer Brian Paquette created this elegant, Nordic-style living room for his clients, making sure it still felt warm without having too much unnecessary decor.

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Opt for Open Furniture

a living room with a fireplace
Heidi Jean Feldman

Rather than choosing a sofa with a traditional back, designer Lichelle Silvestry went for a daybed-style piece that wouldn’t block half of this small Parisian living room from the other. Now, no matter where your guests are, you can turn to face them.

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8

Choose Low Accent Tables

a living room with a couch and a table
Jonny Valiant

Rather than overwhelm the space with a large side table or console, Jayson Home’s Devin Kirk kept a low profile in his family’s Chicago apartment with a short wooden stool. Because the emphasis is on the marbled sectional, he needed to balance the proportions of the other items in the room. Mission stylishly accomplished.

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9

Float the Furniture

a living room with a blue couch and a table
Sarah Solis

Designer Sarah Solis wanted this Los Angeles family’s den to feel restful but still be functional for homework time. Cue: a floating desk. Because the thin surface seemingly levitates, it takes up much less visual square footage than a clunky desk with legs might, making it perfect for this small space. The backless stool also keeps keep things looking streamlined.

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10

Accentuate the Curves

barrel vault ceiling in the living room
Frédéric LaGrange

Low, curved, or angled ceilings can make a living room seem smaller than it actually is. Working with it rather than against it, as designer Patrick Gallagher did here in his apartment in Rome’s Palazzo Taverna, can have the opposite effect. He used subtle, diamond-patterned wallpaper to visually heighten the barrel-vaulted ceiling and create the illusion of more space.

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11

Try Tonal Colors

living room
Andrea Calo

In this small living room idea by Amity Worrel, beige is far from boring. The monochrome decorating palette (with pops of red) was inspired by old-fashioned European skiing chalets and keeps it from feeling too busy or cluttered. Plus, the warm tones imbue the room with the coziness you get only in small spaces.

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12

Accessorize With Care

house beautiful whole home 2023 1906 hinsdale\, illinois house
KEVIN J. MIYAZAKI

Rather than adorn the walls of the living room in House Beautiful‘s 2023 Whole Home with eye-catching art (which we also love, don’t get us wrong), Caitlin Wilson opted for delicate framed intaglios (reproductions of incised art made popular by travelers in the 18th and 19th centuries) from Statuette instead. Not only does the choice soften the room, but it also lets your eye settle on what’s important: the people around you.

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13

Buy Small

victorian house in santa cruz, california designed by alexandra loew studio
Roger Davies

In a study by Los Angeles–based designer Alexandra Loew, a small loveseat sits nestled against the windows. It was chosen to be proportionate to the family’s small children, but it’s cozy enough for adults to lounge on as well.

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14

Look Up

bengal cat, cleo, in living room featuring a clean lined sofa in a short pile cotton velour from kvadrat and ikea floating shelves
Aaron Bengochea

Pet ownership comes with a lot of accoutrements: feeding bowls, toys, scratching posts. But in the living room of Tammer Hijazi, cofounder and design director of Bower Studios, Cleo the cat gets free reign of the space, including the walls. A stack of Ikea Lack shelves creates a streamlined climbing system that doesn’t intrude on the seating area below.

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Don’t Think Too Hard

a living room with a window
Bjorn Wallander

In photographer Bjorn Wallander’s New York City studio apartment, no inch is wasted. Rather than take up valuable space with a bookshelf or display tables, he piles his beloved coffee table books and knick-knacks on every windowsill and open bit of floor, which gives the apartment a true artistic flair.

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16

Choose Double-Duty Pieces

1920s spanish colonial in san francisco designed by regan baker design and landscape architect terremoto library what was initially conceived as a playroom was upgraded with a new chimney and fireplace as well as a variety of seating options for reading and working paint ice formations, benjamin moore sconces allied maker sofa gerard van den berg, 1st dibs rug antique sultanabad, doris leslie blau lounge chair and coffee tables lawson fenning, chair in pierre frey fabric and right table with brimer workshop top pillow fabric holland  sherry
Laure Joliet

In a tight apartment, rooms often have to do double duty. Regan Baker exercised genius space planning when creating this library, which could just as easily function as a small living room slash dining room. Dining chairs like these could function as guest seating when a dinner party turns into a game night.

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Use Paneling

interior designer jeffrey alan marks' american colonial revival home near butterfly beach in montecito, california living room hearth custom zinc paneling art irene rice pereira, caldwell gallery mirror blackman cruz rug mitchell denburg collection bench lucca antiques table saladino sofa antique, in sandra jordan prima alpaca fabric wall light soane britain
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Just like in fashion, the right stripes can make a silhouette work to your advantage. If you’re not into the circus stripe trend, take a note from Jeffrey Alan Marks instead. Horizontal wood paneling visually widens his California living room, making its small size a nonissue.

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18

Raise the Shelves

a living room with a white couch and a coffee table
Karyn R. Millet

Storage is essential in a small living room. If you don’t have enough floor space for a bookshelf, look to your walls as designer John Wooden did in this bungalow. These high-up shelves offer plenty of flat surface area without taking up any of the valuable square footage down below.

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Wallpaper the Ceiling

a speakeasy inspired lounge by brooklinteriors blends art deco, eastern world, and bohemian elements on a background of clare dirty martini for an opulent but casual atmosphere living room
Sean Litchfield

In a small space, lots of colors and patterns can feel dizzying. Instead of wallpapering the walls, opt for a ceiling design instead as Brooklinteriors designer Alicia Hassen did in this East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, apartment. It draws eyes up and leaves the rest of the space feeling wide open.

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20

Ditch the Coffee Table

a living room with a couch and a table
Joshua McHugh

In this minimalist sitting area by Raji Radhakrishnan, a traditional coffee table was replaced with a low, bite-sized cocktail table. While it’s not large enough to put your feet up (that’s what the loveseat is for), it’s perfect for a coffee and your current read.

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