

It can be tempting (in any sized room) to push all your big pieces of furniture up against the walls to create more floor space in the center of the room. Overall, maintain a limited color palette on the walls, as too much visual distractions will clutter up the room, but have a bold color or accent piece to jazz up the room and make it seem bigger. A bright color will emphasize the size of the object since it attracts more attention (so make sure it’s a color you really love). When it comes to furniture, however, you don’t have to shy away from color. Any lighter neutral that feels bright and fresh, like a muted sage green or light beige, can have the same effect. You might already know that painting walls white can create the illusion of a larger space, but white isn’t your only option.
Spacious living room how to#
Here’s how to make a small living room look bigger, from simple changes with what you already have to new additions that will immediately make the area feel more spacious. Whether your living room is small because every room is small (curse you, big city apartments!) or because the space serves multiple purposes (like an entryway or hallway), there are several tricks for fooling the eye into seeing the space as bigger than it actually is. But guess what? Even the smallest living room can feel much bigger than it actually is if you furnish and style it appropriately (we promise!).
Spacious living room movie#
So if you feel like your living room is too small to have the girls over or uncomfortable for both you and your roommate to watch a movie together, you might feel inclined to avoid it altogether. After all, it’s the room you’ll do the most