The content of the article:

1. Use free space

2. Looking through

3. Do not give up the curtains and stretch the room

4. Distracting attention

5. Mirroring and decorating

If you got a small living room, the first thing to do is to give up everything superfluous. Or shouldn't? Total minimalism can turn a small space into a visual likeness of a prison cell, in addition, this approach is not always convenient in everyday life. We tell you how to make a small-sized living room cozy, functional and visually more spacious, without giving up "extra" and not cluttering up the space.

Use the free space

Why is there a coffee table in the small living room? It visually completes the interior composition, takes up little space, and most importantly-it is convenient. You can put and put something not only on the table, but also under the table. If the space is very small, use instead of a table a pouf with leatherette upholstery or a wicker pouf table, which can be transformed into a sitting place if necessary. The trend solution is to give a new life to an old thing and use a vintage suitcase instead of a table. This is not only an interesting interior accent, but also a storage space. 

Looking through

Choose coffee tables made of glass and transparent acrylic — they "dissolve" in the interior, visually unloading the space. If possible, you should give up bulky storage systems, and prefer minimalistic open shelves or "air" racks to cabinets and buffets. Visually, they will not eat up as much space as massive furniture. The rack can be used as a zoning tool if you need to place a study in the living room or separate it from the kitchen area. Interior doors for small apartments are also better to choose glass, or completely abandon them.

Do not give up the curtains and stretch the room

"Naked" Windows-a solution in the spirit of Scandinavian minimalism. You can completely abandon the curtains if the Windows face the North side and the living room suffers from a lack of sunlight. But even in such circumstances, the solution can be inconvenient. The feeling of "in plain sight" is an extra emotional discomfort.

Blinds and Roman blinds can be a compact alternative to traditional curtains, but not every interior will accept this option.

In fact, in a small-sized living room, it is enough to abandon heavy dark curtains and complex draperies, light flowing curtains visually do not weigh down the interior. You can also extend the space vertically using other available tools. The same floor-to-ceiling rack, high floor mirror, vertical bookshelf will do. 

Distracting attention

You can distract attention from the modest size of the room with an expressive object. This should be a fairly large element, which is sure to stop the eye.

This can be a decorative object, for example: a large canvas or a poster on the wall. A trendy alternative to paintings in relaxed interiors is a massive macrame. Budget option-expressive Wallpaper for accent walls, necessarily in tandem with a neutral finish of the floor, ceiling and other walls.

It is not necessary to give the role of the main accent to the wall decor. The walls can look neutral, and the point of attraction of the eye will be a bold furniture element. Don't be afraid to combine armchairs, sofas and chairs from different headsets, styles, eras and materials. Fashionable idea: place a spectacular wicker chair next to classic upholstered furniture in the living room, and combine them with decorative pillows in the same style. Another worthy candidate for the main role in the room is a massive potted plant. With it, any interior will become more picturesque.

Mirroring and decorating

Mirror surfaces visually expand the space — a truth so obvious and widely known that it does not need to be repeated. We suggest looking at the possibilities of the mirror in your living room from a slightly different angle: using not only its reflective, but also decorative features.

Choose intricate models of mirrors, they will not only "expand" the square footage, but also become the main decoration of the living room, allowing you to abandon other wall decor. This can be decorative mirror fragments or a full-fledged mirror in an interesting frame. A little trick: hang mirrors in front of the most attractive object in the room, for example, opposite indoor plants, so the interior will add greenery and space. If the room lacks natural light, you can install a mirror in front of the window. Do not deny yourself the convenience and decor of the interior, even in small rooms. The size of the living room is not the main thing, the main thing is to use it correctly. Use the space under the coffee table as additional storage space. It can accommodate stools or Ottomans that will be useful for receiving guests, books, magazines, boxes and wicker baskets for small things. Not only furniture can be transparent, but also decor: glass vases and transparent lampshades look light and airy, do not create a feeling of excessive decorativeness, which in a small space borders on the feeling of clutter. Choose floor-length curtains and hang them above the Windows near the ceiling, so they will help the room "stretch". An expressive accent in a small living room should not have visual rivals, the rest of the decoration and furniture should have a more neutral look.

Перевел: Нурбаев А.