The living room is the heart of our home. Here we meet with family and friends, watch movies and series, pass the time with games and treat ourselves to some relaxation from everyday life.
Those with a large living room have plenty of scope and freedom when it comes to furnishing it. Furnishing a small living room, however, is somewhat trickier, because the smaller the room, the more quickly it appears cluttered.
We'll tell you what to look out for when furnishing your living room if you want to make the most of it!
Use light colors
If you want your small living room to appear larger, you can focus on light colors such as white, cream, beige, or light gray. Soft and understated tones make the room seem bigger and less oppressive. Combined with various wooden elements, this creates a wonderful interplay.
If you ever tire of the sofa's color, you can easily reorder covers in our shop – even for individual modules. This way, you don't have to replace the entire sofa, just the fabric covers.
Lots of light
Not only can light-colored furnishings make a living room appear larger, but so can plenty of natural light. Large windows instantly make a room seem bigger and more inviting. If possible, natural daylight should dominate the lighting concept in your living room. Therefore, make sure you don't have heavy curtains or large pieces of furniture in front of your windows – these would make the room feel cramped and much darker.
Make your room appear larger with mirrors
Mirrors – whether extra-large or small – can work wonders and make your living room appear larger than it actually is. Once you place a mirror in a suitable spot in your living room, the room and the daylight are reflected in it, ultimately creating the illusion of a larger space. A mirror is therefore an absolute must-have in any small living room.
Modular sofas
What could be better for a small living room than a modular sofa ? Thanks to the individual modules, you can adapt your sofa perfectly to the dimensions of your living room. With our modular sofas, you have complete flexibility and can order any modules, backrests, and cushions you like – exactly as they fit your living room.
Let's take our modular sofa Donna as an example: It consists of four modules that you can arrange as you like.
Do you live alone and two or three modules are perfectly sufficient for you? No problem! Only buy the modules you need. You can always order more later if your household grows and your small sofa reaches its limits.
You can also arrange the sofa so that people are sitting opposite each other – ingenious, isn't it? This setup is simply perfect for days when you want to do different things but still spend time together. 😉
You also have complete flexibility when it comes to color: if you like, you can even buy each module in a different color. If you ever tire of a color, you can easily order the covers online in a different color. So, with our modular sofas, you have an enormous amount of freedom – which is why they are the perfect choice for any living room.
Making the most of heights
If you don't have much space available in terms of length and width, you still have the height of your living room – so use it cleverly!
For example, you could set up a large shelf with plenty of storage space, or several smaller shelves on which you can place all sorts of things. Tall shelves or gallery walls will instantly make your room appear taller and therefore larger.
Furniture with clever storage spaces
If you're short on storage space in your living room, you should definitely consider furniture with integrated storage. For example, there are now fantastic sofas that feature built-in compartments. With our Marie sofa, for instance, you can store everything you need for a relaxing evening on the sofa in the armrest. Whether it's snacks, cushions, the remote control, or a good book: everything has its place in this secret compartment.
Add color accents
Your decor doesn't always have to be monochromatic. You can also make a statement in your living room with striking color accents, such as red. This is a great way to showcase even small rooms.
Modular sofa Katrina with red center section
The modular Katrina sofa is a real eye-catcher and perfect for small living rooms. You have so many options for combining the individual pieces. The sofa basically consists of four modules, and you can choose the color of each module. The entire sofa in light gray? No problem! Two armchairs in aquamarine, one in medium gray, and one in dark blue? Also no problem!
You not only have free choice when it comes to colors, but also regarding the number of modules. You can easily omit or add modules in our shop – because who knows, maybe you'll have a completely different living room in the future.
The modular sofa Katrina really adds a lot of pep to the living room, don't you think?
Focus on horizontal lines
When furnishing a small living room, you should not only play with the room's height, but also create clean lines horizontally. Clean lines help make the living room appear uncluttered and organized. Create horizontal lines with shelves, a small sideboard, or a row of pictures. This visually widens the room and makes it appear larger.
Leave open spaces
There are many tips and tricks for making a small living room appear larger. However, one thing you should definitely avoid is cluttering your space with furniture and accessories. Be restrained not only with your furniture choices but also with your decor. Don't overload the space you have available – instead, opt for minimalism and create room to breathe.
Create a center
Make your sofa the highlight of your living room and arrange your other furniture around it. Also, ensure that the other pieces don't appear too bulky next to the sofa, but rather create a harmonious look. Placing the sofa in the center of the room, rather than directly against the wall, will make the room appear even larger.
Small but mighty
See? Even a small living room can be really beautiful and inviting with the right furnishings. Take our tips to heart and get started.
Do you have any other tips we should definitely add? Then get in touch! And if you also have a small living room, send us a photo of it as inspiration for everyone who doesn't yet know how to decorate it. 💫
