There are many ways to design effectivelysmall living room. But the successful implementation of some of them depends on the talent of the decorator. For those who create an interior design without the help of professionals, we have prepared 10 proven tips When decorating a small living room, we first of all think about how to make it seem more spacious. The desired effect can be achieved in a variety of ways, even such seemingly ambiguous ones as the use of dark colors and large-sized pieces of furniture. However, the more complex the decorative technique, the more difficult it is to implement without professional design supervision. Therefore, if you are decorating a small living room yourself and want to avoid mistakes, use the simplest and most proven tips shared by our designer friends. 1. Choose light furniture with simple lines Light furniture does not weigh down the decor and makes the room itself seem lighter and more spacious. Simple straight lines of objects are also important. They repeat the geometry of the room and create the effect of stretching parallels (similar to the effect of stripes). Stepan Bugayev, interior designer — For small living rooms, you should choose furniture of simple, laconic shapes. It will allow you to place everything you need and save space. Furniture with large backs and voluminous armrests "steals" space. It often turns out that a large sofa two meters long has a seat of 1.4 meters due to unreasonably large armrests. The same applies to radius sofas, which can be placed with minimal "losses" only in a corner, and even then you will not be able to use the space behind the sofa. But dust will accumulate in such a corner in abundance. If you live together and do not often throw parties, the sofa in the living room can be replaced with a group of two armchairs. This is a comfortable option that is suitable for watching TV and relaxing while reading books.
2.Use a light color scheme Small spaces decorated in a neutral color scheme containing no more than three different shades look the most impressive. Moreover, the more noticeable the variety of textures, the fewer shades should be used. Hints of bright colors should be present only in wall decor (paintings), carpets or decorative pillows. Stepan Bugayev, interior designer - Light pastel shades will help you visually enlarge the space. Beige, light gray or even white are perfect for decorating the walls of a small living room. On a white background, you can create an interior with contrasting accents of absolutely any colors. You can control the mood in such an interior by changing multi-colored accessories and decor items. Light colors will suit almost any style. But for a small living room, we would recommend Scandinavian, minimalism, Japanese or the extremely popular eco-style today - styles that do not imply an abundance of furniture and decor items.
3.Install mirrors correctly A mirror can either visually expand the space of a room or make it seem smaller. It all depends on what exactly is reflected in it. You will definitely achieve the right effect by hanging a mirror opposite a window or a light wall. While a dark, bulky closet reflected in a mirror will ruin all your efforts.
4.Emphasize vertical lines We often forget that the feeling of spaciousness in a room depends not only on its area, but also on the height of the ceilings. To raise the ceilings in the living room, you need to emphasize the vertical lines. This can be done with the help of tall floor lamps, long curtains (from the ceiling), elongated rectangular mirrors.
5.Choose small-sized furniture A large sofa can be successfully placed in a small living room. But in order to accurately determine what size and shape of the sofa will suit your living room, you need to have a keen eye of a designer. Therefore, it is better to opt for furniture with modest dimensions - you will not go wrong.
6.Try to choose multifunctional furniture Small furniture sizes can be compensated by its functionality. Folding chairs, an ottoman that simultaneously serves as a coffee table and a place to store things, a coffee table that easily turns into a dining table and other transformable items can make your living room as comfortable and functional as possible.
7.Equip built-in open storage A built-in shelving unit will add character to the room and provide additional storage space. Paint it a light color and arrange items on the shelves in a clever way: alternating items of different sizes and leaving noticeable gaps between them. These design tricks will help you visually expand the space of the room, despite the introduction of an additional interior element.
8.Play with large objects If you have a large sofa that dominates the living room, decorate the wall behind it in the color of the upholstery, but one or two shades lighter. In this case, the eye will slide around the room, rather than focusing on a bulky piece of furniture. The same trick can be done, for example, with a massive wardrobe.
9.Keep things organized Find suitable places to store books, magazines, blankets, and other accessories. Don't limit yourself to wall shelves. You can use wicker baskets that look great next to the sofa, or beautiful decorative boxes that can be easily hidden under the coffee table.
10.Minimum four levels of lighting Lighting plays a significant role in the visual perception of the interior of a small living room. It is recommended to use at least four levels of lighting: natural light from windows, ceiling lamps, floor lamps or sconces, table lamps. Additionally, you can highlight art objects and open shelves.
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10 tips for designers to help make a small living room ideal
