A house without a living room looks lonely and uncomfortable, which is probably why we strive to equip such a room even in very limited areas of living space. Doing this is often not easy. Making a limited space is a real challenge for apartment owners, because the interior of a small living room should give the impression of spaciousness, comfort and make guests and household members want to spend as much time as possible in the room.
The simplest solution to get a luxurious living room is to remove the wall and expand the area with a kitchen or other adjacent room. But, alas, it is not always possible to use a purely physical method. What to do? First of all, do not despair and try to add volume to the living room on a visual level. There are special tricks for this.
What are the designers hiding?
Professional designers have their own secrets for turning even the tiniest room into a large enough space. Knowing them, it will be much easier for you to cope with the task. The main and most effective moment in this sacrament is the use of light colors in the interior. Remember that wallpapering with small prints or painting the walls in pastel colors is guaranteed to make the space more spacious. Avoid large, bright, even incredibly beautiful patterns on the finishing material. They tend to compress space by moving walls. There are a number of nuances that are worth considering in more detail.
the use of floral print in the interior of a small living room
Secrets of creating space in the interior of a small living room
There are several main points in working on the design of mini areas:
- color selection;
- choice of lighting;
- choice of furniture;
- choice of accessories.
Play of colors and prints
“Finish the ceiling with mirrors. Such a technique will not only lift the latter, but also add the missing space to the interior of a small living room.
We have already talked about the fact that light colors should serve as the main background in a small living room, however, so that the room does not turn out too “fresh”, it is recommended to dilute them with rich decor. Psychologists say that the right choice of palette has a positive effect on mood, well-being, and can even stimulate work activity. However, this does not mean at all that the room should be made colorful. When combining colors, use no more than five shades.
small white living room
It is not bad to add yellowness to the background palette. This color symbolizes cheerfulness, fertility, wealth, and in combination with green stimulate activity. If you are planning to decorate the interior of your small living room with wallpaper, then choose their texture, taking into account the configuration of the room. If low ceilings have become the main problem, then you can solve it with the help of wallpaper with vertical stripes.In the case when the room has a regular rectangular shape, but is frankly small in area, buy a finishing material with horizontal stripes. This simple technique will create the desired effect of volume. You can "lengthen" a square room by sticking a photo wallpaper with landscape images.
Mirrors are a great opportunity to play with visual reality. A mirrored wall alone can double the space! Don't like constantly bumping into your reflection? Wonderful! Decorate the ceiling with mirrors. Such a technique will not only lift the latter, but also add the missing space to the interior of a small living room.
An expanded doorway with installed mirrored doors will help to visually expand the room successfully.
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Having dealt with the background of the living room, be puzzled by the correctness of its lighting. Do not try to decorate the central room with massive, heavy chandeliers. Such "monsters" steal space, which you already do not have in abundance. Pay attention to spotlights. This is not only relevant and fashionable, but also a great opportunity to recreate the illusion of flying space. The interior of a small living room looks original, in which the lighting is located in steps, along the perimeter of a multi-level ceiling.
stylish lamps as additional lighting in a small living room
However, such lamps do not have to be placed on the ceiling. They do an excellent job of being fixed on the walls. By the way, illuminated photos or paintings will also expand the room.
Save a lot of space and a TV mounted on the wall. The effect of depth, mystery and peace can be recreated by placing a large and flat aquarium equipped with soft LED lighting against one of the walls.
TV mounted on the wall saves space in a small living room
The role of the central element in the design of a small room is often assigned to the window. The space around it is not cluttered with furniture and is not decorated with various draperies. No, of course, if possible, you can decorate the window in a traditional style, but in a limited space it is better to act practically.
Decorate your window without pretentiousness. It is quite enough to curtain it with a light tulle or not heavy curtains. The place of the latter can be taken Roman curtains, which, without distorting the view of the window, will add style to the interior of a small living room.
curtains as a central element of the interior of a small living room
A good option for apartment windows decorated in a modern style would be Japanese curtains. Particular attention to them should be paid to those living on the first floors. Such a design element is not only original, but also reliably hides what is happening in the house from prying eyes, without interfering with the penetration of light.
If we talk about the window itself, then it is desirable to replace the existing standard version with a wide double-glazed window that occupies almost the entire wall. Doesn't work? Don't be discouraged, hang a large cornice over your window and close the adjacent walls with curtains. This technique will also be useful in achieving the main goal. Just do not be zealous with ruffles and draperies. Too much fabric will make the living room feel stuffy.
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“The interior of a small living room, furnished with very light furniture, will look most impressive”
The interior of even the smallest living room cannot do without furniture. However, in this case, the number of its items should be minimal. Put only what you need here. Do not fill the square with beautiful, but completely unnecessary details of the situation. To maintain comfort in the living room, they almost always try to put a soft corner of the sofa and armchairs, because it is very comfortable to sit on it with the family, but in the case we are considering, you need to leave room for free movement, so it is more rational to lean towards absolute minimalism.
minimalism in the interior of a small living room
In such a space, there is hardly a place for a bulky headset. It is much more practical to use transforming furniture. It can be:
- modular furniture;
- folding chairs;
- folding sofas;
- sliding tables.
All these items are small in size and have maximum functionality. If you put a sofa - so choose its multifunctional model: with drawers for folding linen, built-in shelves and even a mini-bar. It should also be easy to fold and assemble. In the event that guests come to the sofa, you can always move a coffee table and bring ottomans from the bedroom, which will perfectly cope with the role of seats.
folding sofa in the interior of the living room
Using a wardrobe in the interior of a small living room will also be a great idea, especially if you decorate it with glass or mirrored doors.. This will not only save space, but also serve the good purpose of expanding the space. By the way, glass in the created decor can be shelves, countertops of coffee or coffee tables. The transparency of the material gives these objects an external lightness. Furniture may well be stylish, for example, crafted in the spirit of Provence or country, the main thing is that when creating it, the basic rule is observed - compactness. Therefore, most often such headsets are made to order.
Folding tables are convenient in limited space. In general, they can be laid out only if necessary, and provided that the countertop is interestingly decorated, they can also play the role of additional finishing accessories.
In some cases, preference may be given to corner furniture designs. This is especially true for irregularly shaped rooms.
corner sofa in the interior of a small living room
But back to the aesthetic side of the issue. The interior of a small living room, furnished with very light furniture, will look most impressive. In addition to its pleasing beauty, its smooth surface will certainly reflect light and thanks to this you will be able to win additional cubic meters from space.
Indulge in the pleasure of using elegant white furniture. Many consider it impractical - and completely in vain. With the availability of modern household chemicals, it is quite possible to afford such an “outrageous” luxury, even if there are small children in the house who love to “creatively” approach surfaces.
back to index ↑Decorative accessories in a small living room
The interior of small living rooms needs decor no less than the space of large rooms. Therefore, after resolving the issue of furnishing, you will have to rack your brains over the final stage of registration. Almost any thing can become an element of decor, starting from ordinary family photos placed in picturesque frames. The main thing here is not to overdo it with the details and their sizes. Since the general background of the room is light, it will need to be diversified. To do this, attract juicy and bright colors. For example, a white sofa is lined with contrasting orange or apple green cushions. But bright carpets on the walls of the living room will be superfluous, because it is common for these dimensional decorations, bringing a share of comfort, to reduce the space.
the picture is the main detail of the interior decor of a small living room
Stylistic fashion
The struggle for centimeters in the interior of a small living room is a noble cause, but after its completion you should not feel uncomfortable in the room. Think about the fact that the newfangled design in the style of minimalism, which implies almost complete austerity in the setting and in a modern interpretation often resembles a shuttle cabin, can be really disgusting to you. But to remove such bulky structures as batteries is a completely rational solution that does not cause negativity. Use the "warm floor" system.Such a method of heating will not just be a tribute to fashion trends, but also a successful tactful step, both in terms of expanding space and in terms of saving money.
back to index ↑Conclusion
As you can see, the design of a small living room will set you a lot of tasks, therefore, before starting repair work, do not be too lazy to review the mountains of interior photos and get acquainted with the existing design solutions. It is quite possible that if not the whole idea, then some points from what was proposed to you come in handy. And remember that even though you will be working on a room such as a living room, which in its essence involves receiving guests, but still, first of all, you will create a room for yourself. And this means that you must certainly be comfortable in it.
The atmosphere of the room will never be perceived positively by those who come, if the owner himself does not feel at ease in his own house, as they say, “at ease”. Do everything slowly, competently, thoughtfully and most importantly - with a soul. Decide on the style, color issues and furniture priorities, then the interior of a small living room will turn out to be no less luxurious and dimensional than that of the palace hall, but there will be much more comfort in it.
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