Design ideas for decorating a small living room
Your living room is a space for gathering and entertaining, so you want it to have a comfortable interior decoration theme. But what should you do when the space is really small? Fortunately, there are plenty of room design tricks you can use to make decorating a small living room easier.
First, you need to choose an interior design theme that appeals to you, but will also add curb appeal to a small space. Having a fair amount of clutter in the living room will make the space feel smaller, so avoid decorating themes that clutter the room.
When you are decorating a small living room, don’t forget to research where you are going to place the furniture. Even if some people reject the aspects of Feng Shui, the ideas behind it can still be used when placing the furniture in your living room. Unobstructed access to a room can make it feel larger, so place your furniture away from doors. Also, if you opt for a larger piece of furniture, as an entertainment for example, it tends to help draw guests’ attention to it, thus making the room appear larger.
By sticking to an explicit design approach, you can plan from the outset how to maximize living room space. A sleek, contemporary look may be best because this de-emphasizes clutter and is likely to emphasize the space. However, choosing a design style that you really enjoy is a good idea, as this will be where you will spend most of your time.
Small or medium-sized furniture is the best option for decorating a small living room. Instead of having a large sofa, consider using a loveseat which will give the illusion of more space while allowing guests to be comfortably seated. You should consider mixing some small pieces with some large items to add flair, so match your small sofa, use a large mirror or piece of art; it can make the room feel big as well as add character.
If you want to paint your living room, the colors you adopt will play a big role in making it feel bigger. If you always thought you had to keep your smaller rooms white, then here’s some great news. You can have color and at the same time make the living room appear larger by combining colors that are the same intensity or by following a monochromatic color scheme. Therefore, you should plan to go all pale blue or bright colors in orange, yellow, and red. You’ll usually add interest and depth to a room if you paint the wall opposite the entryway in a rich, deep hue. A blue-gray color is great for overall curb appeal and also makes the walls appear to recede, making the room feel more spacious. If gray isn’t your favorite color, you can also try cool colors like purples and blues for the same effect.
Even if you’ve never tried decorating before, decorating a small living room can be easy. Using a little effort and unique creativity can help make even the smallest room look like a decorators showcase.