How to decorate a small living room? That might well be the million-question, after all, who today does not experience true martyrdom when faced with such limited measures?
But for everything in life there is a solution and the answer to that question is simpler than it seems. In fact, it is not restricted to one answer, but to several tips and tricks that, when properly applied, do real miracles for your space.
Want to find out what they are? So do not take your eyes off this post, we have brought a basic guide with all the information you need not to err in the decoration of your small living room, check:
How to decorate a small and simple room
The measures
Start with the measurements. With the help of a measuring tape or tape measure all measurements of the room, from walls to ceiling. If necessary, make a trace of this space on paper, making it easier to see what you have available and start planning the environment.
Functionality, comfort and aesthetics
With room measurements in hand, begin decorating planning with three key aspects in mind: functionality, comfort and aesthetics. That is, a room needs to be functional, allowing people to roam around and make use of all furniture, doors and windows, but it also needs to be comfortable and have that aesthetic that is a real eye candy. Therefore, do not take the focus off these three items throughout the space planning.
Sofa
Write down this golden tip now: Start decorating your small living room from the couch. This is the most important piece of furniture in the environment, as it is largely responsible for welcoming people and accommodating them with comfort.
Prioritize buying a sofa that fits perfectly on the wall where it will be placed, and remember: the sofa needs to meet your needs.
Therefore, evaluate the use that will be made of the furniture. Is it just to receive visitors socially? Or will the room also be the favorite place to watch TV and maybe even take a nap?
In this case, it may be interesting to have a model of retractable sofa that can serve both to receive and to accommodate more comfortably.
In small living rooms it is important to note that the free circulation area between the sofa and other furniture should be at least 70 cm.
TV
The TV is also another highlight of the living room, usually positioned in front of the sofa. In small living rooms, the tip is to hang the TV on the wall to free up space and even give up furniture such as a rack or bookcase.
Another tip is to buy the TV sized in proportion to your living room. Too large a TV in a small space can cause eye irritation, headache and discomfort.
There is a simple rule to help you determine the optimal screen size from the space you have available. For example, for HD-resolution televisions it is necessary to multiply the distance, in meters, between the TV and the sofa by 18. That is, a distance of two meters would welcome a 36-inch television. If the screen has Full HD resolution replace the number 18 with 21. In this case, the same distance of two meters would support a 42 inch TV.
Integration
The integration of environments is another great trick to visually enlarge the living room. If you live in a new house or apartment, probably this integration already exists, so just know how to take advantage of it. But if you live in an older house or apartment you may still have a wall between the rooms, so the tip is to remove this obstacle and open the rooms, however, before making any such intervention, talk to an engineer.
Color palette
For a small living room the best way out is to bet on a neutral, light and sober color palette. But you needn't worry that everything will be white, although this is also an option.
Nowadays, you can count on a palette of pastel shades such as blue, yellow and pink mixed with neutral shades like white, gray and even a slight hint of black.
Another option is to bet on a white base and put more cheerful and vibrant colors only on the details, such as pillows, frames and decorative objects.
Even so, it is best not to use more than three different colors in a small living room.
Light
If there is a very important element for the small living room, that element is light. The preference is always for natural lighting, so that windows and other openings are valued, but it is also possible to artificially reinforce lighting such as luminaires, LED spots and spotlights on the ceiling.
Another element that adds much value to the decoration and contributes to the bouncing of light around the room is the mirror. Remember it at the time of planning.
Style is important
It is not because the living room is small that it cannot have its own style, on the contrary. Prioritize the style of decoration that suits you and your home, be it classic, rustic or contemporary. The important thing is to express your personality from the best of each style.
Walls
The walls are another great asset that you have in hand when decorating the small room. You can use them to suspend everything that would remain on the floor through the use of niches and shelves.
The walls can also be given a different painting, a wallpaper, texture or application of apparent bricks. However, choose only one wall to perform these interventions.
Cortina
The curtain is another element that over values the living room and to get the right choice is to bet on a model that goes from ceiling to floor. This type of curtain visually lengthens the right foot and makes the room much more elegant.
Light and light colored fabrics such as voil are also best suited for small environments.
Carpet and other accessories
The small living room can also have carpet, pillows, blankets, lamps, plants and other decorative objects. But in order not to overload the environment try to select the one that has the most functionality and adds more comfort to you. Do not overdo the amount of pieces.
Furniture
What other furniture can fit into a small decorated living room? In addition to the sofa, it is also worth investing in a side table instead of the coffee table that takes up more space. Also have, if you have space, armchairs or beanbags to ensure extra seating.
Prefer clean design furniture with straight lines and neutral colors.
Another tip is to invest in planned furniture. They make better use of space, ensuring more comfort and functionality.
80 small living room images to inspire you
After all these tips you just need to be inspired by small living room designs. So, we brought 80 images that will help you - and much - in planning your space, check out:
Picture 1 - Small, modern and integrated living room.
Picture 2 - Small living room decorated in neutral and sober tones.
Picture 3 - Small living room sharing space with home office.
Picture 4 - Shelves and hanging furniture are great alternatives for small rooms.
Picture 5 - Long curtains make the small room wider and more elegant.
Picture 6 - TV on the wall to space in the small living room.
Picture 7 - Small living room with dining table: integration is the solution for small spaces.
Picture 8 - Corner sofa brings functionality, comfort and style to the small room.
Picture 9 - Scandinavian style is perfect for small rooms.
Picture 10 - Light furniture and natural fibers are the highlight of this other small room.
Picture 11 - Capriche in the light sources inside the room, whether natural or artificial.
Picture 12 - Small corridor-shaped living room with room for sofa and rack only.
Picture 13 - Small living room of apartment integrated to the balcony to gain amplitude.
Picture 14 - Light colors in this small and elegant room design.
Picture 15 - And for those who love to decorate with bright colors, this small living room is a source of inspiration.
Picture 16 - Look at this giant mirror covering the whole wall! Notice how it brightens and widens the room.
Image 17 - Another good tip is to opt for a large rug that covers the entire floor of the room, ensuring the feeling of greater space.
Picture 18 - Glass transparency is perfect for small environments like this room.
Picture 19 - Do not dispense with a super comfortable sofa, even for that you need to give up other furniture.
Picture 20 - Small industrial style living room decorated with green panel on the wall.
Picture 21 - Painting a half wall in another color is another interesting visual trick for small rooms.
Picture 22 - Gray is the best choice for those who want a modern room, but without falling into white.
Picture 23 - The painting of little monkeys does not occupy space and still brings that touch of fundamental personality to the living room.
Picture 24 - This elegant and modern living room in shades of white and black.
Picture 25 - Frames, pillows and a lamp to attract all the attention: hand-selected elements make up this small living room
Picture 26 - The industrial touch of this small living room was due to the ceiling and the burnt cement floor.
Picture 27 - In this living room, the spotlights on the ceiling keep the lighting always perfect.
Picture 28 - Here, the dining table delimits the integrated environments.
Picture 29 - Remember to calculate the ideal TV size for your living room.
Picture 30 - Dark furniture in small room, can you? Yes, especially when the environment is bathed in natural light.
Picture 31 - If the sofa is not enough to accommodate everyone, bet on chairs or armchairs in the living room.
Picture 32 - How about now giving special attention to the chandelier or lamp of your room?
Picture 33 - Multifunctional furniture are also key pieces in a small room, like these picture puffs that serve as both seat and side table.
Picture 34 - A little bit of art and design doesn't hurt anyone, much less the small room.
Picture 35 - Pure luxury this small living room decorated with white sofa.
Picture 36 - Retro touch on decoration of small living room.
Picture 37 - Blue is a great color option for those who do not want to leave neutrality.
Picture 38 - Want a bookcase in the small room? Then bet on an open and cast model.
Picture 39 - Furniture that fits the room and that is proportional to the environment: this is what you need.
Picture 40 - The neutral base of this small living room has received very well the colorful details of the decoration.
Picture 41 - The wall behind the sofa can be better utilized with built-in niches.
Picture 42 - A glamorous green sofa for the small living room integrated into the dining room.
Picture 43 - Brick wall to give that rustic touch in the small room.
Picture 44 - Dark and heavier curtains work well for those who use the room frequently to watch TV.
Picture 45 - Pure delicacy this small living room decorated in shades of white and pink.
Picture 46 - And what about this other room here? Looks like a doll!
Picture 47 - It's small, but with planning fits even the home office!
Picture 48 - Beautiful combination of white and wood in this small living room.
Picture 49 - The brightly lit small room bet on a gray sofa.
Picture 50 - Small, industrial and minimalist.
Picture 51 - Plants bring life and freshness to the decoration of the small room.
Picture 52 - Vintage charm has invaded the decor of this other small living room.
Picture 53 - The correct distance between TV and sofa is crucial to ensure the comfort and functionality of the living room.
Picture 54 - White to illuminate and enlarge the small room.
Image 55 - Already here, the highlight goes to the geometric painting on the ceiling of the living room.
Picture 56 - Few furniture to value the artistic intervention in the ceiling.
Picture 57 - Small living room with mezzanine: the solution of kitnets.
Picture 58 - If you have enough room for circulation, use the coffee table, otherwise remove it from the room.
Image 59 - What doesn't a high ceiling do for a small living room?
Picture 60 - Straight line furniture and few details are best suited for small rooms.
Image 61 - Integration and continuity with the rack that crosses environments, integrating between them.
Picture 62 - Sober, light and neutral tones in the decoration of this small living room.
Picture 63 - How about a garden in the room? Beautiful idea!
Picture 64 - Few furniture, but all with a remarkable presence.
Picture 65 - A carpet to cover the whole area of the room.
Picture 66 - Light colors and transparency for those who want to visually enlarge the living room.
Picture 67 - The blue sofa is the great charm of this small and modern living room.
Picture 68 - But if you prefer, you can bet on a green sofa, look how amazing!
Picture 69 - Integrated yes, but only when necessary!
Picture 70 - Blind is the modern alternative to the traditional fabric curtain.
Picture 71 - Integrated in space and decorative style.
Picture 72 - Black and white reigns in this small and modern living room.
Picture 73 - Living and dining room can quietly live in the same space, even being small.
Picture 74 - Highlight one wall of small living room with wallpaper or sticker.
Image 75 - Elongated furniture, such as the rack and sofa in the image, ensure the feeling of depth and continuity of the environment.
Picture 76 - A little color in the small living room with the pink sofa.
Picture 77 - But a blue velvet sofa leaves nothing to be desired!
Picture 78 - Proportion is the key to success in a small room decor.
Picture 79 - Space may be lacking in the small room, but neither design nor style is lacking.
Picture 80 - This small living room has been endowed with the presence of a huge window capable of providing all the light the environment needs.
