Trying to arrange your furniture and other items in a small living room can be very frustrating. Since the living room is the central area of your home, you want to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible. The trick is to make the room feel spacious while at the same time making an interior design statement.
Here are some tips that can help you make the most of your living room space.
Let Natural Light In
One of the easiest ways to create the illusion of space in your living room is to use natural light. You can make the living room feel spacious by implementing layered or multi-level lighting. You can also use artificial light in the form of floor lamps, task lights, and chandeliers. The result will be a perfectly lit room.
If you can access natural lighting, don't block it with dark curtains. Allow as much light as you can enter the room to make space feel airier and more open. Use light-colored curtains to maximize the available natural light.
Consider the Furniture Options
Your choice of furniture will affect the amount of space you have left. You can use glass coffee tables and clear Perspex chairs to create an airy and spacious room. Light will bounce from the glass furniture, and this will make the room feel larger.
You can use shelves for the things you don't want to display. The best shelves for small spaces are floor to ceiling shelving. These shelves will keep things off the floor and create more space.
Another tip is to invest in armless sofas and chairs, like a corner unit sofa. Armless pieces are easy to move around when you need to reposition the furniture.
Furniture placement is also essential. For example, if you have limited living room space, place sofas against the wall to leave more room in the room's center.
Hang Baskets for Extra Wall Storage
Another tip is to use your wall space. Since the idea is to keep as many things as possible off the floor, you can use well-designed baskets to store any small items that would otherwise be on the floor. You can use these baskets to keep books, toys, iPads, and any other small items. Just make sure to use hooks that can handle the weight.
Use Mirrors and Plants
If your living room is short on windows, you can create a focal point, add depth, and increase light by hanging a mirror. Position the mirror across from the window to reflect the view outside and create an extra window's illusion.
Plants can also create space in your living room. You can use lush greenery on corners. This creates the impression that the room has space and more design elements. The best position for plants is often in the corners or behind sofas and chairs.
Invest in a Big Rug
Choose a big rug with a bold pattern to make the room appear bigger. For example, in a living room where the rug goes under the sofa, additional seating, and coffee table, the eyes will be drawn wider, and the living space will look bigger.
A small apartment can sound limiting when you consider the living room space. However, with the right amount of planning and using some of the above tips, you'll be amazed at how much extra space you can create. If you're looking for a small apartment for rent, you can count on Crossroads Westside, which is within the neighborhood of Kansas City. Call us, and we will take you through the available options–in person or on an exclusive virtual video tour.