15 Styling Tricks That Make A Small Living Room Seem Bigger Than It Is
Not an overstatement.
If your living room is cramped and cluttered, the last thing you'll want to do is hang out there. That is, unless you trick your eye into thinking your room is bigger than it appears. It's not magic; it's just smart styling. Get ready to Pin all these tips.
1Keep It Cozy
"Cozy" is always the keyword for "cramped" space, but in this case, leaning into what makes a room feel genuinely cozy — as in, an enveloping cocoon from the sh*tshow that is the real world — can be totally soothing. Keep seating close together and intimate, and choose a plush, soft rug. Don't you want to just curl up and relax?
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2Add A Hammock Chair
Hammock chairs are super trendy right now, but they're also a life saver in a small living room. You can add seating without taking up a ton of floor space, like you would with a traditional armchair.
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3Go All White
Keep walls and floors all white to brighten up the space. A gallery wall with wide-matted art and white frames blends in with the wall, so the effect is eye-catching — yet not a bit cluttered. That way you can make a colorful piece of furniture the focal point of the room, so it's not like the walls are closing in on you.
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4Keep Curtains Light
Light curtains and shade help maximize the light in a small living room. It's even better if you can match them to your wall color.
5Choose A Big Rug
Choosing a larger rug — even in a bold pattern — is a trick that makes a room feel bigger. Unlike smaller rugs, the large size doesn't visually break up the floor.
6Add Ottomans
Use ottomans in place of a traditional coffee table to make better use of your space (because, let's face it, a tiny house means your living room often does double or triple duty when people come over). You can top them with a tray to hold flowers and books, or call them into use as extra seating.
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7Rethink Your Coffee Table
Use two small tables to take the place of one big coffee table. They're better for traffic flow and easily moved to wherever else you may need them.
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8Hang Curtains A Couple Inches Higher
Curtains hung well above a windowadd airiness and height to a small room. Keep the curtain design basic but use extra fabric for fullness.
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9Bring In Dramatic Color
Dark, glossy walls create a sophisticated backdrop for simple, clean-lined pieces. Use the small space to your advantage and make it feel like a jewel-box.
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10Play With Scale
Don't be afraid of oversize chairs. Lots of little things in small spaces can make the room feel cluttered, so stick to a few larger pieces for comfort.
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11Opt For Double-Duty Furniture
When the space is lacking, you've gotta get creative. This desk can become a dining table, making it perfect for entertaining.
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12Install Smart Lighting
Choose lighting that can be attached to the walls or hung from above to save room on floor space. Swing Arm lamps also free up space on side tables.
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13Float Furniture
Resist the urge to push all of your furniture up against the walls. If you create space behind the furniture, it makes the room look wider than it is.
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14Display Artwork Strategically
Bring your artwork up to trick the eye and expand or accentuate the height of the room. A gallery wall might seem too busy for a small space, but it can actually make it feel larger if it extends to the ceiling.
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