Updated March 9, 2022

Small living rooms can be tricky to decorate, so if you need some small living room ideas to help you get going, we have some for you here.

If you clutter the room with too many items, it can get so cramped that you won’t want to spend any time there. If you don’t add enough items and décor, it may look too dull and boring.

Striking a balance is key to this decorating challenge. The truth is that you can trick the eye to believe that the space is bigger than it seems with the use of clever designing ideas.

Here are a few small living room ideas you can try to make your space feel larger and give it some “wow factor”.

Here Are Some Wonderful Small Living Room Ideas

Make The Most Of Your Natural Light

People tend to block out all the windows in their living rooms with thick dark curtains. This is a mistake; especially in the case of small living rooms. Natural light makes the space look and feel more open and airy. If you need privacy, consider adding Sheer Shades to the windows.

So if you have access to an adequate amount of natural light in your living room, don’t block it out, enhamce it. Even if you don’t have large windows to let the sunlight in, maximize the use of the light you do get by choosing lighter shades for your walls, furniture and décor.

Make It Cozy

What better way to utilize the smallness of your living room space than cozying it up a little? Try to keep the seating close together and choose soft, plush rugs and cushions. Decorate with natural elements like wicker and wood. Add a few throw pillows with natural fibers and colors and as well as bold colors to add some punch.  The couch or other seating you pick should also compliment this theme. Add a long coffee table or use two or three nesting coffee tables depending on how much room you have.

This theme would work especially well if you are designing a family room where you want to rest and spend your evenings, as this will make things functional as well as super welcoming.

Stick to a Color Palette

Having a small space does not mean that you shouldn’t have fun with some color. Whether you want light pastels or vivid bright colors, you can try anything. However, it is important to remember that adding too many colors will make the space look tight and chaotic.

So the best way to go is to stick to a small color palette and follow it through your living rooms. You can also mix up patterns with these colors to make your living room look more welcoming.

The easiest way to achieve great results is to stick to light neutral colors on all the fixed items like walls and furniture and add color accents. If you use only one or 2 color accents they will really pop out. If you add several colors they become less noticeable.

Add Beautiful Geometric Patterns

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Geometric patterns can add a wow factor to your living room. Patterns can add beautiful texture, depth, and make your room look bigger than it really is by tricking your eyes a little. You can try patterns with accents on your walls, throw pillows area rugs, curtains, and more. Just use them in moderation and it can look awesome.

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An area rug with geometric shapes can really liven up your room decor.

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Throw pillows and wallpaper are other elements where you can use geometric shapes to easily add a dynamic touch.

Bold Accent Color

A bold color can really change the energy of a room. Bold color fabric on a sofa or chair can add immediate Wow factor to your room.

One of the least expensive Small Living Room Ideas to add Wow factor in your room is to add a bold colored accent wall. Be sure to choose a color you really love.

Remember that the most important thing is to make sure that your living room feels relaxing. Otherwise, you won’t want to spend much time in it, hence defeating the purpose of working so hard on it. So try some of our small living room ideas and enjoy your unique living space even more.

Also check out our post on Accent Chairs. They can really add a lot of visual impact to a room too.  If you need more inspiration for wall decor ideas click here.

Looking for more ideas? Check out 14 Ways To Get Inspiration For Your Designs.