6 Mistakes to Avoid for a Small Living Room

Small living rooms can be an interesting challenge. You want to build a comfortably functional space but the square footage available poses a dilemma. To this end here are a few mistakes to avoid for a small living room as recommended by the designers.

Mistake #1: Ignoring the Room’s Cozy Potential

Common belief is that small areas should be furnished sparsely. Wrong! The room’s coziness should be encouraged. Layer textures, diversify patterns and introduce plush rugs and soft throws. Your small living room can be the most inviting place in the house.

Mistake #2: Forgetting the Magic of Multifunctional Furniture

Every inch counts in a small space. That is why, yes, multi functional furniture is a must on your list. A storage ottoman that can serve a coffee table, a sofa bed for unwanted and unanticipated visitors, or a displays and bookshelves in one piece decorative elements – these pieces are game-changers.

Mistake #3: Overwhelming with an Oversized Sectional

We understand sectional on the sofa is quite comfortable. However, when placed in small living rooms, they make the bullying space abusers. Small couches should be replaced with lovessetts or a pair of armchairs. It will help create a more intimate and balanced feel.

Mistake #4: Underestimating the Power of a Rug

Opting for a tiny rug is a bad move because it is the focal point of the living room. A small rug begets a lack of cohesiveness in the area. A big rug should be used to off the seating and make the room look larger.

Mistake #5: Shying Away from Color

Another typical reason is the anxiety of adding color to a small room will only make it look more cramped which should never be the case. But, color becomes your best friend.

Mistake #6: Downsizing Your Accessories

In a constrained area, even the smallest of decorative pieces have a tendency to get misplaced. Therefore, why not go big at the start? Consider using decorative items such as larger artworks or a statement light-shade to define the space and achieve a more expansive feel. 

Avoiding these typical missteps will put you in a good position to achieve your aim of having an attractive and usable small living room. Just bear in mind that it is about maximizing resources available to you. Enjoy the design process!