6 Simple Ways to Make a Small Living Room Feel Spacious

1. Ensure that an area rug is big enough for the room. All legs of furniture should be on the edges of the rug, so it doesn't give the illusion of shrinking the space,

2. Get creative about storage. This will keep the room from looking cluttered, and therefore, smaller, Think bookshelves, storage inside of furnishings, a designated spot for mail and keys if the living room is off the entryway. There can also be concealed storage for electronics and wires.

3. If floor space is limited, consider hanging things on the walls. Instead of a floor lamp, mount a sconce. Instead of a coat rack, try wall hooks. Instead of a tray for keys and mail, mount a holder on the wall by the door,. Furniture can even be mounted to the wall, like the credenza or a TV unit.

4. Don't pick furniture that's bulky. Instead of rolled sofa arms, use a slimmer profile to save up to a foot of space,

5. Go minimal. If there are too many pieces of furniture to store items, decluttering can eliminate knickknacks,

Use furniture that's visually light. This can be a glass coffee table or a side table with narrow legs,This keeps things looking spacious.

The #1 Mistake to Avoid When Decorating a Small Living Room

Don't push the furniture up against the walls of the room. While, it may seem counterintuitive, Floating furniture away from the walls can actually make a living room feel more spacious. When the sofas and chairs are pushed up against all of the walls, it can give the illusion of the room feeling smaller, And it can limit furniture layout options that would make the space feel more cohesive.

Source - mydomaine