How to Decorate a Small Living Room

How to Decorate a Small Living Room

The living room can be a tricky space to design, as it is where you spend the most time and entertain guests. To make the most of the space, it is important to use mirrors and wallpaper to create a focal point, boost light and add depth, and to add hidden storage to limit clutter. If the room is short on windows, add a mirror across from a window to give the impression of an extra window. A trunk or storage ottoman as a coffee table, a small chest of drawers or a small credenza instead of a console table to boost storage options, and a slimmed-down love seat or petite sofa for the airiest look. Embrace vertical space, fill the vertical space with an eclectic art gallery, and downsize the sofa. Completely fill a corner with the largest piece of furniture possible can make it feel bigger.