Narrow spaces aren’t that frequent, mostly small ones, but if you happen to own a narrow space, it might be tricky to design. Today’s roundup is about arranging narrow living rooms, I hope you will get some useful ideas.
Get A Right Color Palette
Stick to neutrals to make the space feel bigger and add a couple of large bright pieces like a sofa and a chair that will distract the eye from noticing that the space is quite small.
This beautiful black and white narrow space is done with a fireplace wall, a long white sectional, black stumps as side tables and rugs.
This narrow blue living room is done with grasscloth wallpaper, a panel with a TV and built-in shelves and a dusty blue sofa, a bold rug.
The narrow living room features a neutral sofa, a boho rug, pillows, a pouf and potted greenery, a dresser and a TV on it.
This bright narrow space is done with a neutral sofa, a white TV unit, a colorful rug, side tables, potted greenery.
This neutral modern space is done with shutter doors, a neutral sectional, a ribbed table, a leather butterfly chair and a ribbed TV unit.
This colorful sunroom is done with a vintage pink sofa, a windowsill bench with pillows and books, a colorful chair and rugs.
This white narrow room is done with shelves around the window, a dining space at the window, a white sofa, sheepskin rugs and a TV unit with a mirror.
This lovely Scandinavian living room is done with a glazed wall, a grey sofa with pillows, a white TV unit, a blush chair, side tables and potted plants.
Create Zones
If you have a long and narrow space, divide it into zones: a seating area for lounging, a TV watching area, a working space and a reading nook. Use area rugs, lights, and color schemes or furniture arrangement to visually divide these zones. Such separation will help your space feel more defined, accurate and manageable.
This double-height living room is done with a grey sofa, a black bench and a green chair, metallic tables, a grey chair and a bookcase.
This tan living room with a taupe sofa, a black marble fireplace, pink chairs, a live edge table, a sphere chandelier and a bold artwork.
This mid-century modern attic space is done with wooden beams, windowsill daybeds, a sofa and a chair, printed rugs and a piano.
This elegant neutral living room is done with a greige sofa, a rug, glossy coffee tables, potted plants and a ribbed TV unit.
This long Scandinavian space is done in neutrals, with a bay window and a chair there, a mint sofa, a grey rug, a pouf and some knit pieces.
This mint green living room is done with shelves and a dining zone at the window, a taupe sofa, a white TV unit, some lamps and artwork.
This boho living room is done with a grey sectional, a coffee table and a chair, potted plants, a chandelier and a floor lamp.
This modern living room is done with a grey sectional, some pillows, a table, a dining table and chairs, a home bar and layered curtains.
Choose Furniture Wisely
Choose a sectional, a long and sleek one, that fits the size of the room, it’s a better option than many different seats. Put it on the longest wall as sofas are usually the biggest furniture items in the room.
Go for streamlined and narrow pieces, rectangular tables and sleek chairs that won’t clutter the room and will make moving here comfortable. If possible, get multifunctional furniture, it will save more space.
Raise the furniture on tall legs to make the room look taller and bigger and give it some air, plus you’ll be able to clean better.
Experiment with different furniture arrangements to make optimal use of the entire space, fostering a more engaging and versatile environment.
This refined modern living room is done with a bay window, a taupe sofa, a TV unit, a brown leather chair and some tables.
This narrow Scandinavian living room features grey walls, a fireplace, a grey sofa with pillows, coffee tables and chic lamps.
The monchromatic living room shows off a fireplace with firewood, a neutral daybed, a rug, a coffee table and some pillows.
This narrow attic living room is done with a white sofa, a bench, a rug, a small desk in the corner and a curved chair.
This neutral living room shows off a comfy couch at the window, a bookcase, potted plants, a wooden table and a green chair.
This super narrow Scandi living room is done with a neutral sectional, side tables, a blue chair, a floor lamp and pillows.
This narrow room is done with a built-in storage unit, a navy sofa, poufs, a white chair and coffee tables.
This narrow living room is done with mismatching sofas and pillows, side tables, floor lamps and chairs, the arched ceiling is a chic idea.
The stylish modern space is done with a bay window, a green chair, a grey sofa, a bench, a fireplace, potted plants and a lamp.
The serene space is done with a glazed wall, a grey sectional, a TV unit, a rattan chair and some rugs.
Go Vertical
If you have high ceilings, you can always go for statement decor, artwork and shelves saving floor and table space around. Hang a series of artworks along one wall to draw the eye horizontally, and that will create an illusion of a wider space.
The narrow living room is done with a grey sectional and pillows, a TV unit, floor lamps, artwork and rattan chairs.
The white living room is done with a built-in storage unit, a sectional, an ottoman and some bright accents.
The navy living room is done with a matching sofa, a built-in storage unit with a TV, an artwork and a pendant lamp.
This neutral boho living room is done with a sectional, a blush chair, a pouf, a coffee table, a TV unit and some lamps.
The neutral narrow living room shows off a sectional, a TV unit, some poufs, a textural rug and plant life.
The living room is done in modern style, with a mustard sofa, side tables and a coffee one, a TV and lights.
The Scandinavian living room is done with a white sectional, printed pillows, a live edge table, a storage unit and potted plants.
The refined narrow living room with a green storage unit, a brown sofa and green pillows, a leather ottoman, some art and a chandelier.
This small and narrow living room shows off a navy sectional, a fireplace, a rattan chair, a coffee table and a TV.
Use Some Tricks
Hanging a mirror to reflect the light can enlarge your space visually. Getting a lot of texture will distract attention from the monotony of a long and narrow space. Decluttering the space is essential to make it feel airy and large.
This narrow space is done with a black sofa, a coffee table, a TV and some lamps.
The Scandinavian space is done with neutral furniture, a TV unit and a green chair, terrazzo side tables and a built-in storage unit.
This off-white space is filled with natural light, it's done with a sectional, a coffee table, a TV and some artwork.
This narrow double-height living room is done with a navy accent wall, a blue sofa and a bookcase with a ladder, pendant lamps.
This very narrow living room shows off a grey sectional, a white brick wall and shelves, a TV unit and some lots of plants.
This Scandi living room is done with a brick accent wall, a TV and a TV unit, a neutral sofa and pillows, a shelf with plants and boho decor.