Furniture Arrangement Tips for a Small Living Room
Being tight on space doesn’t mean you have to skip out on comfort or style! Compact apartments and homes are all about being clever, once you get used to thinking your way around your limited space, you’ll find that you are able to create some seriously functional, design-forward furniture arrangements! The small space can even be in your advantage if you have expensive taste, less room means you have more budget to splurge on really high quality, stylish pieces of furniture. Follow these tips for arranging and investing in furniture for your small-scale living room to put together the perfect, comfortable room…
Use mirrors and natural light
Mirrors and clean, bright light are essential to making a space look bigger than it actually is. Be smart with your reflections by placing a large leaning mirror opposite your living room furniture set up. You’ll immediately see the room double in size without any fuss! Make sure your seating is located close to a window or, if natural light isn’t available, place plenty of lamps around the room. Enhance the impact of mirrors by choosing metallic or glass finish accessories to send more light around your living room.
Storage solutions
Small spaces are always pressed for storage simply because there just isn’t enough room for many belongings. So, in order to work your way around this, you should make sure that pretty much every piece of furniture you invest in has its own clever built-in storage. Look for ottomans that can store blankets, opt for a chest to act as a coffee table and find a TV unit with plenty of drawers.
Lean into the corner
Styling your living room in a corner of your home can really open up a space, particularly if you have an open plan layout on your hands. Select a corner L shaped sofa in a light, airy tone to lay the foundations of the living area. A clean, square-shaped coffee table and ottomans with hidden storage will all finish off this cosy little living nook without eating up your whole space.
Purchase to scale
Smaller spaces call for smaller furniture just as larger spaces need larger furniture. Measure your home and take your numbers with you for every shopping trip to make sure you don’t purchase something way out of scale. Compact spaces can still facilitate a 3 to 4-seater sofa, just be sure that you’re avoiding oversized centrepieces otherwise you’ll be very limited when it comes to décor and styling.
Use your walls
When there is little space for decoration in your living room you should send your gaze upwards. Your walls have so much stylistic potential, so resist the urge to leave them as an afterthought. You can install some floating shelving, add a slim bookcase or just use the space as an outlet for all your artwork. A small mirror here and there will keep the light moving around your room.
Bring the outdoors in
Plants are fantastic for adding depth and dimension to a smaller home without making the space feel cramped. Incorporate plants into your living room layout and you’ll see the whole room come together.
Rethink your essentials
Sometimes, in order to create the best layout possible, you have to redefine what’s essential in your living room. For example, not everybody needs a sofa. Instead, opt for two or three plush armchairs – you can move these around for extra seating at the dining table when you have guests over. Another item to reconsider is your TV. With so many streaming services available, it’s actually more convenient to watch your favourite shows on your laptop now.
Ready to get furnishing? Head to your favourite furniture store in Bathurst to get started.