There’s no denying that the state of today’s housing market means that many people struggle to get on the property ladder. Those lucky enough to do so may not quite have the dream home they anticipated, but they still love it nonetheless.
You’re probably reading this today because you may own (or rent) your home, but you’ve had to choose a property with smaller than usual rooms to meet your budget.
One area of your home where you’ll spend lots of time is your living room. It might be a small space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it inviting for family and friends! Check out the following tips and tricks for decorating and furnishing a small living room:
Opt For Neutral Tones
The first thing you should do is think about your colour scheme. If you opt for dark colours on your walls, they will make your living room appear smaller than it is.
Update your dark furniture pieces with new upholstery fabric to change their colour scheme. This will save you time and money since you can easily find affordable upholstery fabrics online.
Did you know the opposite is true if instead you choose neutral colours like whites or light greys? Don’t forget: you can add some splashes of vibrant colours to break up the uniform look of an otherwise plain colour scheme.
Buy A Loveseat Instead Of A Sofa
Whether you have guests visiting your home regularly or not, there’s no denying that chilling out on a sofa is a comfortable thing to do when you want to relax in your living room.
However, if you find that your sofa is taking up too much space in your living room, consider downgrading to a smaller version – a loveseat.
Invest In A Round Coffee Table
If you look at coffee tables from RJ Living, for instance, one thing you’ll notice is how they’re available in various shapes and sizes. Your living room might look odd without one, but you don’t have much space for one. What do you do?
The answer is simple: invest in a small, round coffee table for your living space! You’ll easily find one that’s small enough to fit but big enough to look great.
Fit Window Blinds Instead Of Curtains
The disadvantage of having curtains in a small living room is they tend to take up a lot of space – even if you do the old trick of raising the curtain rail to make the room look bigger.
Get some window blinds installed instead of curtains. They’ll still provide the privacy you require in your living room, but because they get fitted inside window recesses, they won’t take up any valuable space in your living room.
You can choose from various styles, colours, and options for window blinds, making it simple to select fitted window blinds that properly complement your living room’s size and style.
Minimise Clutter
Lastly in this home improvement article of sorts, the number one golden rule of making the most of any small living room is to avoid clutter at all costs! Consider hiding away random items that don’t really have a home elsewhere, or disposing or selling them instead.
