This post is all about small living room decorating ideas!
I have always loved small living rooms. To me they can feel even cozier and more intimate than grandeur living rooms you see in big houses. Living rooms are where we gather, create memories, and spend much sooo much of our time. So it’s important to prioritize making it into a space that brings you joy, peace, and comfort.
If you’re currently living in an apartment or small home…You may be feeling a little limited (due of space constraints) to make the living room of your dreams.
Good news, you don’t have to feel that way. These absolutely stunning small living rooms I’ve compiled will prove it to you!
You can still create an immaculate space that matches your budget and stylistic preferences for whatever stage you’re at in life. This post will give you some visual ideas to give you inspiration for your small living room, and some ideas on what to shop for to make your small living room picture perfect!
20 Genius Small Living Room Ideas On A Budget
1. Make a room mood board
When you’re decorating a small living room, it’s essential to take some time to plan.
One thing many interior designers do to help keep themselves organized before embarking on a new project is create a mood board for the room they’re designing. They’ll find the perfect balance of colors, textures, and decor before they start bringing their ideas to life.
Pinterest is an AMAZING tool to nail down ideas all from the comfort of your phone. Not only can you organize your stylistic preferences on one board… But you can reference all of the ideas you love with a swipe of the screen.
2. Choose a color palette
Narrowing down a color palette is one way to make sure your small living room brainstorming remains cohesive and color-esque!
Since you’re working with a smaller area, limiting your color scheme will help keep your theme snatched and on point. Then you can be strategic about pops of color, accents of silver & gold, and other textures!
3. Rearrange your space
One thing I LOVE to do once or twice a year is move all of my furniture around. It gives my house a facelift and stops my house from feeling too blah and uninspiring.
This is a great option if you don’t want to spend too much money. You can absolutely work with what you have!
Rethink your furniture arrangement and see what you can do. Can you move your couch to another wall? Can you pick up one or two new pieces of decor to give it a little spice? Do you have seasonal decorations you can use to add some variation to the space?
Rearranging your furniture once or twice a year will help you keep your living space fresh and interesting!
4. Layer your lighting
Finding the right lamp can do a lot for a small space. Like this gorgeous arch lamp pictured below.
It can also be nice to layer lighting so you can have some control over the brightness of the room. I don’t know about you but I avoid the main overhead light at all costs! I prefer to have a variety of lights to choose from for whatever mood I’m in, or task I’m trying to accomplish.
Lighting hack: Use Philips Hue Lights to change the color, brightness and vibe of your whole room. I love having the ability to switch up the vibe of my living room, bedroom, and bathroom with these lights!
5. Liven up the space with greenery
Houseplants are extremely soothing and a great addition to any indoor space. Not only do they improve the air quality, but they bring a lovely element of life into any room. Check out that gorgeous leafy plant in the corner! I absolutely how the plants tie this chic small living room/studio together.
Or if you’re looking for a lower maintenance option, you can opt for fake plants!
6. Double the space with a large mirror
Using mirrors strategically can give a small room the appearance of being a lot bigger. This gorgeous mirror adds a rustic and romantic touch to this beautifully lit room.
Try leaning a large mirror against the wall to reflect the room and make it feel more spacious!
7. Floating shelves
Since you’re trying to optimize your small space as much as possible, using a big, closed-off shelving unit can feel a little counter-productive.
Using floating shelves instead gives the room the appearance of being much more light and airy, and is a great solution to keeping clutter in the room to a minimum. You can style the floating shelves with books, trinkets, flowers, or whatever else adds to the visual aesthetic of the room!
8. Elevate your plants
A simple thing that can give any room a facelift, is using plant stands to your advantage.
Elevating plants off the floor gives the room the appearance of being more open and breathable, and looks amazing too! Try styling with fake eucalyptus or pampas grass for a softening and cozy addition to your living room.
9. Contrast the walls and floors
Finding the right balance between bright and dark elements can give your small living room a nice sense of warmth and style. I absolutely love the this serene and classy colors used in this living room, the striped couch is the perfect touch!
11. Consider adding artwork
Finding the perfect wall artwork can add a lot of interest and be a unique focal point for your small living room. These gorgeous prints are from posterstore.com and would tie any room together quite nicely. I would defineitly curl up in this comfy looking living room with a warm tea and a good book!
12. Optimize your natural light
If you have windows at your disposal, allow them to flood the room with light! Letting natural light in can reflect off the walls and make a little room seem much more spacious.
If you want to decorate with curtains, opt for a sheerer choice to let as much light in as possible! These sheer pom pom curtains from Amazon are so cute and would complete your space!
13. Allow the room to breathe
One thing you don’t want to do is clutter up your small living room. Yes, you want it to have your own stylistic flare and comfort, but the key is to make it feel breathable and functional too. Keeping your space decluttered will also help your mind function better and help creativity to flow!
14. Perfect Pillows
Throw Pillows can be used to your advantage when decorating as they provide a soft and delicate element to the room. And can be a crafty way to add a pop of color!
15. Coffee table with extra storage
When you’re short on space but still want to make it functional, consider going for a coffee table with additional storage space underneath. This will provide you a convenient place to put your drink down, while also giving you a spot to store your latest page-turner or crochet project!
I love this similar-looking wooden round coffee table, it would add a nice rustic touch to any living room!
16. Style your coffee table
If you already have a coffee table you love, one way to jazz it up is by elevating it with a tray. Furnishing with a marble or wooden tray will help your coffee table look more neat and organized.
Consider adding a small flower arrangement, a book, and a candle to finish out the look!
17. Add A Wallpaper Wall
Finding the right wallpaper has the potential to really elevate the look of the room without spending much money. For the right living room, it could be the piece that ties everything else together like in this gorgeous and feminine small living room. If wallpapering all 4 walls feels too busy for you, consider wallpapering an accent wall or the ceiling instead!
18. Add Unique Stylistic Touches
Designing your home is just another way to express yourself and discover what you like! That’s why you should always keep an open mind when you’re out shopping for decor because you might just find the one thing that ties everything else together. In this rooms case, the ladder TOTALLY makes it. It’s a beautiful design choice that you don’t see very often and is just the cherry on top.
19. Consider a wooden and metal console
If you have an open wall in your living room that you’re trying to style, a console table can be a space-effective alternative to a dresser or bureau. Adding a console table will create additional space for decorating and can help to tie the whole room together.
20. Add pops of color
Deciding on a consistent color scheme will add to the cohesiveness of your living room… But adding strategic pops of color will make it *chefs kiss*. Look how adding a pop of color adds an eye-catching appeal this gorgeous living room.
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I hope these living room decorating ideas have helped you figure out how to take your small living room’s style to the next level!
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