Small living room, large sofa – anyone who has ever moved knows the problem. The furniture from the old apartment barely fits in the new one. Or you have bought a new couch and suddenly realize that it looks too big in the small living room. No reason to regret your purchase, because with just a few tricks even the large living area can be effectively staged even in a limited living space. It's not just about creativity - it's more about distributing the existing furniture in the room so that it doesn't get in the way. We will give you some tips on how to master the task.
The couch as an eye-catcher
Making a small living room appear more spacious is art in itself - here are a few tricks to help. A white ceiling, white walls and flooring in a neutral color - ideally in an ivory shade - form the perfect background for effective furnishings. In contrast – paint the wall opposite the door in a dark color, or as in the picture above – cover it in dark wooden panels. AlsoWall shelves are practical– the space-saving alternative to chests of drawers. The blue corner sofa in combination with a blue couch creates exciting contrasts and creates depth. To ensure that the room does not appear overcrowded, three metal-look coffee tables that can be pushed into each other round off the comfortable seating area. On the one hand, you remain flexible, the tables do not block the way and can always be rearranged around the room when you have guests.
Modular sofas offer a practical alternative to the couch - they can be repositioned in the room in no time. If you want to add variety to the simple color scheme, you can cover the individual modules with different fabrics according to the latest mix-and-match trend. Floral motifs, stripes and plain fabrics in accent colors transform every seating area into a real eye-catcher.
Where to put the large corner sofa?
A large corner sofa is a mustnot always in the corner- in an open living area it can serve as a room divider. Even in a small room, the sofa can surround the seating area in front of the fireplace, for example. Here the interior designers decided on a neutral dark blue color that fades into the background and does not visually overwhelm the room. Instead, the eye is diverted to the brick wall - the pictures and chairs in bright red accent color expand the room.
Small living room with a big impact – the subtle color palette
Massive furniture takes up a lot of space and makes the room appear overcrowded. You can counteract the problem with a neutral color palette. The ivory sofa and the round white coffee table create the illusion of a larger space. The open door allows the room to at least visually enlarge. The decoration is rather modest, and mainly with textiles - the decorative cushions and the bedspread create a homely ambience. Subtle copper accents (the floor lamp and the picture frames) refine the living image.
Combine space-saving furniture with the spacious corner sofa
A corner sofa can be combined with other space-saving furniture - the coffee table on wheels can be pushed aside if necessary and, if necessary, cannot block the path to the window sill. Also practical - stools, armchairs with metal frames, which can easily be redistributed in the living room as needed. Especially in small rooms, you should avoid large carpets - small carpets used as accents are easier to care for and more practical.
Estimate the dimensions correctly
The dimensions of the sofa play a crucial role in the final result when designing a room - not only because the piece of furniture should fit in the desired corner/niche, but also because there should be enough space for the rest of the furniture. During the planning phase, don't forget that there must be at least 20-30% free space in a room so that you can move around freely. However, the dimensions are very difficult to estimate in the store - especially because the large hall makes the furniture inside look deceptively small. That's why it's always worth using a room planner and virtually placing the desired piece of furniture in your own living room. This will give you a better idea.
Set up multifunctional rooms – cabinet and living room in one
Even if the living room is separated from the kitchen and dining area, the room can fulfill several functions at the same time - for example, serve as a library or cabinet. In this case, the large couch should have its back to one of the long walls. This leaves enough space on the short wall to set up a desk with a computer.
Decorate the wall behind the corner sofa
Even if living space is limited, the right decoration should not be missing - it gives the interior a kick. The quickest way is with a photo wall behind the sofa - for example, pictures of different sizes can be displayed here. The same picture frames are the connecting element.
Big couch in a small room – purist perfection
A Chesterfield couch exudes sophistication - together with two wing chairs from the same collection, it offers enough seating for the whole family. Mirrors and crystal chandeliers reflect daylight and make the space appear open, bright and glamorous. The coffee tables with fine wire legs remain discreetly in the background and allow the elegant sofa to make its grand entrance.
Nowadays it's the couchfrom the living imageIt's hard to imagine life without it - a wide variety of models are offered so that everyone can find something that suits them. The large sofa promises pure relaxation for the whole family - and the all-round talent can be found in everyoneStage space successfully. In the photo series below you will find further examples of effective interior design in a limited area.
