Today we often face a lack of space in our homes, we can get small bedrooms, nurseries, mudrooms, bathrooms and entryways but we can also face having a small living room. Yet a living room is a cozy space where we spend our nights, invite family and friends and it’s important in any home. How to decorate it so that it would accommodate everything necessary without looking too small?
Use Neutrals
Neutral and just light shades will expand the space visually, soft hues also tend to illuminate a room by reflecting light. In addition to enlarging an area, a neutral palette imparts instant sophistication and creates a calming environment. Go for neutral walls, floors, ceiling and of course, furniture upholstery.
A beautiful and sweet pastel living room with a pastel pink sofa and pale blue chairs, pastel floral artworks and a rug plus chic side tables.
A beautiful greige living room with a cozy tan sectional, a glass table on casters, some pictures and a black sconce is a lovely idea.
A bright small living room with a molded ceiling, pink curtains, bright pillows, a striped rug and a non-working fireplace for coziness.
A catchy small living room with dark green walls, a grey sofa with printed pillows, a printed rug, an oval table and some artwork.
A stylish farmhouse living room showcasing a built-in fireplace and storage unit. Neutral-toned fabric and leather chairs, a comfortable sofa, and elegant tables complete the look. This space perfectly combines modern aesthetics with farmhouse warmth.
A contrasting living room with a fireplace, a couple of soot sofas, a coffee table, a chair and a floor lamp.
A cool living room with a white sofa and a matching ottoman, with a round mirror, two lamps and some chic accessories.
A cozy boho attic living room with a sectional, a pallet table, layered rugs, a gallery wall, string lights and a crochet ottoman.
A low sectional anchors this laconic contemporary living room, complemented by a marble coffee table. An open shelving unit provides ample storage and a graphic gallery wall adds a modern touch. Opt for low-profile furniture to enhance a sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
A lively living room with white furniture, navy stools, a wooden table, a printed rug, printed pillows and airy curtains.
A stylish mid-century living room with grey walls, a green sofa, stained furniture, a bold stool, a sphere pendant lamp, and a potted plant for a touch of nature.
A mid-century modern lviing room with a black and white rug, a floral sofa, rust-colored chairs, potted plants and a floor lamp.
A minimal neutral living room with a blush loveseat, a rattan chair, neutral pillows and some greenery.
A modern and bright living room with a TV and a fireplace, built-in shelves, a blue and a yellow sofa, coffee tables and a chandelier.
A modern country living room in neutrals, with mirrors, a creamy sectional, a bay window, a wooden table and cool textiles.
A neutral boho attic living room with skylights, beams, a suspended chair, wooden coffee tables.
A neutral boho living room with a white sectional, a woven table, a jute rug, pampas grass, a gallery wall and lots of pillows.
A neutral boho living room with lots of texture, potted greenery, a sofa, chairs and a window seat plus a leather ottoman.
A neutral living room with a fireplace, an orange leather sofa, a coffee table, neutral chairs, a printed rug and potted plants.
A neutral living room with a green sofa, a tan and a white chair, a coffee table and some potted greenery is welcoming.
A neutral living room with a low green sofa and neutral pillows, a coffee table with some decor, a neutral rug and a fun artwork.
A neutral living room with a TV unit, a creamy sectional, neutral chairs, a coffee table and greenery.
A neutral modern living room with a cane TV unit, a neutral sofa, a leather chair, a black coffee table and some plants.
A neutral small living room with a cane TV unit, neutral sofas, a chair, a coffee table, a gallery wall and some decor and plants.
Choose Space-Saving Or Small-Scale Furniture
Try small furniture or just appropriate in size for your living room because if you place a large corner sofa, it’ll take the whole space. place a love seat instead and you’ll get a perfect look. space-saving solutions with additional storage or those that can be hidden in the walls or else are welcome in any small space, including small living rooms. Of course, the more light-weight your furniture looks, the better, it’s an important point.
A neutral small living room with a grey sectional, a pretty credenza, a fireplace, a leather chair, a coffee table and some decor.
A neutral small living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden table, lots of fur pillows and a gallery wall on a shelf.
A neutral small living room with a sectional, a leather ottoman, a gallery wall, a woven lamp and a potted plant.
A pretty boho living room with a grey sofa, a white table, layered rugs, neutral tables, some candles and an artwork.
A chic living room with a green accent wall, a grey sectional, boho decor, printed pillows, a fluffy rug, and stylish coffee tables.
A refined contemporary greige living room with a neutral low sofa, a metal coffee table, pendant lamps and neutral curtains is chic.
A refined neutral living room with arched windows treated with neutral curtains, a sectional with neutral and mint-colored pillows and a dark coffee table for a contrast.
A small and bright living room with an open shelf, a green TV unit, a green sofa, some potted plants, a chair and lamps.
A small and chic living room with a blush sectional, a gallery wall, a printed rug, a leather pouf and a woven pendant lamp.
A small and inviting living room with a fireplace, a neutral sectional, a shelving unit, a coffee table, potted plants and pillows.
A small and neutral glam living room with a sectional sofa, a pallet table, a fur rug, a lamp with crystals.
A small and stylish living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a neutral sectional, a coffee table, a leather chair and a stool.
A small and welcoming living room with a large fireplace, a grey sofa, creamy chairs, a bold rug and some artwork.
A small and welcoming living room with a neutral sofa, a couple of poufs, a chair, a gallery wall and a printed rug.
A small boho living room in neutrals, with a white sofa, woven items, a wooden TV unit, stars and a sunburst mirror on the wall.
A small boho living room with a grey sofa, a pink chair, a glazed wall, potted plants and a white TV unit.
A small boho living room with a rust-colored sofa, printed pillows, a wooden table, mid-century modern furniture and a boho rug.
A small boho living room with a white sofa, a leather butterfly chair, a wooden table and lots of plants on stands.
A small contemporary livign room in a monochromatic color scheme, a black accent wall with an artwork, a ceiling of concrete and a stack of tables.
A small contemporary living room with a wood clad wall, a dark sectional, a wooden table and some simple lamps.
A small contemporary meets boho living room with a grey sectional, a wooden table, a gallery wall, a floor lamp and bright pillows.
A small living room wiht a fireplace, built-in shelves and a cabinet, a sofa with printed pillows, a coffee table and a neutral rug.
A small living room with a fireplace, a dresser, a TV, a mauve sofa, a coffee table, blooms, greenery and pillows.
A small living room with a green accent wall, a blue sofa with printed pillows, a printed rug, a coffee table, a bar cart and greenery.
A small living room with open bookshelves, a TV, a storage unit, a grey sofa, a mustard chair, an ottoman, a gallery wall and a rug.
A small mid-century modern living room with a grey sofa, a tiered coffee table, a leather chair and a neutral one, a desk and a white chair, some art.
Place Mirrors And Lights
Mirrors will make your space feel larger and will also reflect the lights to illuminate it better. That will create a nice cozy ambience, and we all know that the more illuminated the space is, the bigger it looks. As for lights, the lighter the space is, the larger it seems, so provide several layers of light.
A small neutral living room with a sectional, an ottoman, a large storage unit with various stuff is a lovely space.
A small neutral living space with a white sofa and chairs, a built-in fireplace, a console and some accessories and greenery to refresh the space.
A small Scandinavian living room done in neutrals, with touches of black, printed pillows and string lights and lamps.
A small Scandinavian living room in a neutral color palette, with comfy and simple furniture, a crystal chandelier and a gallery wall.
A small Scandinavian living room with a floating TV unit, a TV, a grey sofa, a chair and some pillows is welcoming.
A grey sofa complements the antique fireplace in this small yet chic French style living room. A brown butterfly chair and a coffee table provide additional seating and functionality. Choose a mix of modern and antique pieces for a balanced French style decor.
A small yet cozy living room with a small grey sofa, a TV unit, a white table and some lamps plus a potted plant.
A sophisticated living room with pink floral wallpaper, a creamy sofa, a pink floral chair, a coffee table, a fireplace and a chandelier.
A stylish greige liivng room with a grey sofa, neutral seating furniture, a lightweight coffee table, some pendant and usual lamps.
A chic living room featuring a light green accent wall and a TV unit. The white hearth, grey chair with ottoman, and additional decor create a harmonious setting.
A stylish living room with an olive green accent wall, a neutral sofa, some coffee tables, a gallery wall and some plants.
A tiny boho living room with a small neutral sofa, a white storage unit, printed rug, lights and potted greenery.
A whimsical living room with an emerald accent wall and a floral one, a crazy floral sofa and a rug, a gallery wall and a green pouf.
An airy neutral living room in contemporary style with a grey sectional, white pillows, tree stumps, a paper pendant lamp and lots of natural light.
A white sofa and a low coffee table create a welcoming atmosphere in this inviting living room. The ledge gallery wall adds a personalized touch, while a potted statement plant brings in natural beauty. Opt for a mix of seating and decor to make your living room feel cozy and unique.
A neutral color palette with warm shades makes this living room cozy and visually bigger.
Off-white and beige is right what you need for a small space.
Comfy white and neutral living room with lighht brown floor.
Light shades and neutrals create a visually bigger space.
Light grey is another awesome shade to rock in a small space.
Scandinavian-inspired living room in light grey and white.
A turquoise rug is the only colorful piece here and it makes a statement.
As the space is small, furniture is also appropriate in size.
Keep in mind that bulky furniture will clutter the space and choose light-weight.
Neutral colors and a medium-sized sofa make the space look bigger.
Small sofa and light-weight furniture make this space awesome.
Furniture here looks small and light, which makes the living room airy.
Minimalist white living room with furniture on thin legs is a great idea.
Such a simple to seta sofa is enough for a small space.
Shabby wooden frame mirror that cover a whole wall.
An old window turned into a wall mirror with a retained shabby chic frame.
Whole wall mirrors to maximize the light and space.
Stylish framed mirror composition for enlarging the space.
Framed small mirror in a living room as decor and a means to expand the space.
Stylish large round mirror is a great accessory for a modern living space.