A small living room is a problem if you have a widenature. How to make a room comfortable for guests, beautiful and memorable? Read in our article: the basic rules, ideas and advice of professionals. The small living room is an uneasy room for arrangement, taking into account the requirements for it. The living room should be beautiful, stylish, comfortable for guests and easy to clean. In fact, to make the result stunning, it is worth keeping only two basic principles, taking each decision: consider the size and do not complicate.
Expansion of space
Little space is a reason to prioritizevertical surfaces. Tall, narrow cabinets visually stretch the room and leave more room for movement. Consider the size - too large a TV screen does not belong here, as well as massive furniture and giant chandeliers. Another way is to draw attention to the neighboring areas with bright accents or open shelves, strategically placed where the living room goes into the dining room or, for example, a loggia. 
Our opinion: - Simply list: Visually reduce the space of dark, saturated shades, matte surfaces, furniture of large dimensions. Straight lines "crush" the room into parts, in contrast to the smooth ones. Minimalism and order increase the room, oversaturation and confusion cause attacks of claustrophobia.
Color scheme
You probably know that light colorsincrease the space - choose white, light gray, pastel colors. But if the soul lies with any other color - paint all the walls with it, do not combine with other shades, so the view of the observer can cover the whole room at once. The overall complexity will force guests to visually "stumble" through the color transitions while looking around the living room - and you want a solid, not a fragmentary impression. 
The question of sex
Whichever gender you choose, the main thing is thatThe decoration was single for the whole room. Looks great tree - narrow parquet slats visually expand the space. The carpet should cover most of the floor - a small one will create a feeling of tightness. 
Choosing furniture
Furniture in a small room should not occupya lot of space. Choose elongated silhouettes, light translucent materials, shiny surfaces. Of course, it is best if the items will serve several functions - a table with built-in shelves and a sofa with a storage box save your setup efforts. Think of a large mirror in your living room - it will add light and space. And do not complicate the design of the windows, let nothing interfere with the light. Inga Azhgirey, 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 walking around a corner. An interesting idea is the mirrors in the window slopes, they let in more light. They can increase the area of library cabinets or "reflect" interesting decor elements. facebook.com/inga.azhgirei 
Our opinion: - If you decide to install a large mirror in the living room - make sure that in its reflection the guests do not see, for example, a hanger in the corridor or a mess in the bedroom. Excellent if it reflects the view outside the window or a beautiful picture.
Right Light
Think of multiple light sources -floor lamps should not take up too much valuable floor space, and more often than not fill a small space with bright light that is too merciless to its shortcomings. The best options are sconces and small table lamps. Tina Gurevich, interior designer: - Even in a small living room, several zones can be distinguished, 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, tall lamps in the fireplace area and a wall lamp with an elegant lampshade above the reading area. decor-ti.ru 
