Setting up a Living Room in a Small Apartment: 5 Examples

In a small apartment, you often have to decide what is more important: the living room or the bedroom area. Don't rush to give up one of them — we share the best ideas for decorating a living room where there is no space for it.

Choose a compact sofa

We are used to the fact that traditionally, a sofa in the living room is large, with wide backrests and armrests, or even better, with a sofa bed. But in a small space, there is simply no room for it. However, you can use a compact two-seater model instead. The comfort is the same, but it does not clutter the room.

Design: Julia Veselova
Did you like the interior? Then your choice: White hanging lamp.
Blue sofa.
Down pillow.
Bird poster.
Make a zoning partition with a TV

If furniture arrangement does not allow hanging a TV on the wall opposite the sofa, design a special zoning column in the center. This way, you can divide the room into a bedroom and living room. To visually expand the boundaries of the zone, use mirror panels for its finishing.

Design: Cubiq Studio
Did you like the project? Then your choice:
Sofa with a carriage tie.
Table lamp with a white shade.
Side table in copper.
Rug with a print.
Place the sofa perpendicular

If there is no space along the wall for a sofa, turn it and place it perpendicular. In this way, you zone the room using furniture: make the bedroom area more private, and the living room will be in the center of family life.

Design: Galina Yurieva
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Sofa with white upholstery.
Light blue coverlet.
Plastic table.
Fabric pillow.
Move the living room to the kitchen

A sofa in a living room can replace several chairs, and at the same time become a cozy spot where you can spend time with a book or laptop. The key is not to forget to plan the lighting in this area — a table lamp or wall sconce will come in handy.

Design: Alexandra Trush
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Wall sconce.
Wool merino fleece blanket.
Brown velvet sofa.
Designer watch.
Set up a living room on the balcony

If you have a glazed balcony or insulated terrace, this is a great place to create a cozy living room area. A small sofa, an armchair, and a coffee table are all you need for relaxation. Add a few lamps to control the level of lighting.

Design: Natalia Komova
Did you like the interior? Then your choice:
Violet sofa-bed.
Loft-style wall sconce.
Cloth armchair.
Coffee table.

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