How to Decorate a Small Living Room: 5 Examples

Many people think that comfortably furnishing a small living room is almost impossible. We share designers' ideas that suit compact spaces.

1. Living Room in Scandinavian Style

A light color palette will visually expand the small space. A minimal amount of furniture will leave room for movement—and won't break the budget.

Design: Oleg Mintz
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Sofa-bed with storage space.
Eglo table lamp with a white shade.
Chandelier with white cup-shaped shades.
Yellow chair in Scandinavian style.

2. Room in Classical Style

A small living room area is not a reason to give up decorating the interior in classical style. Beige tones in finishing will help 'open up' the walls, and tall curtains with a cornice will lift the ceiling.

Design: Maria Rubleva
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Leather sofa with a carriage strap.
Gold metal serving table.
Powder blue velvet cushion.
Classic chrome wall sconce.

3. Eclectic Interior

A simple base, diluted with designer furniture pieces—this is how you could describe an eclectic interior style. This approach is invaluable in a living room if you want to shift attention from the small space to vibrant details.

Design: Zhenya Zhudanova
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Armchair with patchwork upholstery.
Wooden chest of drawers with different designs.
Laval chandelier with a steel shade.
Side table with a glass top.

4. Living Room in Loft Style

Despite the dark color palette, the loft style suits small common spaces. Leather furniture and an abundance of wood make the room cozier.

Design: Element Office
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Chesterton leather sofa.
Wooden chest of drawers with a tinted finish.
Loft-style floor lamp.
Vintage 'worn' wool rug.

5. Hallway Living Room

Enlarge a small living room by making it a hallway. This layout allows placing the sofa set in the center of the space—access to the sofa and armchairs from all sides.

Design: Irina Krashennikova
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Designer Swan armchair.
Leather bench for 2–3 seating places.
Table with a glossy top and edges.
Table lamp on a long bent stem.

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