A small living room is a problem if you have a wide onenature. How to make a room comfortable for receiving guests, beautiful and memorable? Read in our article: basic rules, ideas and advice from professionals A small living room is a difficult room to arrange taking into account the requirements placed on it. The living room should be beautiful, stylish, comfortable for guests and easy to clean. In fact, to ensure that the result is stunning, you should follow just two basic principles when making each decision: consider the size and keep it simple.
Expansion of space
Lack of space is a reason to prioritizevertical surfaces. Tall, narrow cabinets visually stretch the room and leave more space for movement. Consider the size - there is no place for an overly large TV screen here, as well as massive furniture and giant chandeliers. Another way is to draw attention to adjacent areas with bright accents or open shelves, strategically placed where the living room turns into a dining room or, for example, a loggia.
Our opinion: - Let's just list:Dark, saturated shades, matte surfaces, and large-sized furniture visually reduce space. Straight lines “break up” the room into parts, unlike smooth ones. Minimalism and order make the room larger, while oversaturation and disorder cause claustrophobia.
Color scheme
You probably know that the light onespaints increase space - choose white, light gray, pastel colors. But if your soul lies to any other color - paint all the walls with it, do not combine with other shades, so the observer's gaze will be able to cover the entire room at once. The overall complexity will force guests to visually "stumble" on color transitions, looking around the living room - and you need a complete, not fragmentary impression.
The question of sex
Whatever gender you choose, the main thing is thatThe finish was uniform throughout the room. The wood looks great - narrow parquet planks visually expand the space. The carpet should cover most of the floor - a small one will create a feeling of crampedness.
Choosing furniture
Furniture in a small room should not take up spacelots of space. Choose elongated silhouettes, light transparent materials, shiny surfaces. Of course, it is best if the items perform several functions - a table with built-in shelves and a sofa with a storage box save your efforts on arrangement. Think about a large mirror in the living room - it will add light and space. And do not complicate the design of the windows, let nothing interfere with the light. Inga Azhgirei, interior designer: - Mirrors are friends of small spaces. But it is important to place them correctly. For example, it is unpleasant to bump into your own reflection when coming out from behind a corner. An interesting idea is mirrors in window slopes, they let in more light. They can be used to increase the area of library cabinets or "reflect" interesting decorative elements. facebook.com/inga.azhgirei
Our opinion:— If you decide to install a large mirror in the living room, make sure that guests do not see, for example, a hanger in the hallway or a mess in the bedroom in its reflection. It is great if it reflects a view outside the window or a beautiful painting.
Right Light
Consider multiple light sources -Floor lamps should not take up too much valuable floor space, and most often fill a small space with too merciless bright light to its shortcomings. The best option is sconces and small table lamps. Tina Gurevich, interior designer: - Even in a small living room, you can highlight several zones, including with the help of light. It is advisable to think over the lighting scenario for each of them. For example, a low-hanging lampshade on the table, high lamps in the fireplace area and a sconce with an elegant lampshade above the reading area. decor-ti.ru
