The living room is considered the most spacious room in the entire apartment.
However, in small-sized housing, people are catastrophically short of valuable space and freedom.
You can increase the space of your living room by adopting a few simple tricks.
Use of white color
Light flooring, tables and sofas in pastel colors will make your living room look bigger. It is not necessary to use only the “hospital” white color.
Pay attention to its attractive shades: from milky surfaces to products in a crème brûlée tone. By the way, in the Scandinavian interior, white is combined with notes of gray shades.
Maximum natural light
There is no need to decorate the windows in the living room with dark-colored curtains. It is better to choose single-color curtains or weightless transparent tulle.
Light reflecting off the wall surfaces in a pastel palette of shades will make the space feel lighter.
Artificial light
Pay attention to the lighting system, which consists of many levels. Do not limit yourself to just one chandelier in the center of the living room.
Add floor lamps and elegant wall lamps to the interior. This will help you achieve an intimate atmosphere in the room.
In addition, pay attention to the organization of corner lighting, because with its help you can significantly expand the boundaries of the living room.
Lightweight furniture
If your living room is small, do not clutter it with large furniture. Replace the sofa with a couch or comfortable armchairs. Install a miniature and elegant coffee table.
It is better to choose furniture equipped with legs, because such products look beautiful and make the interior of the living room lighter.
Built-in wardrobes
Many living rooms have a niche. It is ideal for installing a built-in wardrobe.
In addition, this area can be equipped with neat racks and shelves. But such furniture will need to be made to order, so its cost will be quite high.
Reflective surfaces
Every small living room should have a mirror. It can be hung above a decorative fireplace or a chest of drawers. Light is reflected from such surfaces, so the room will visually become wider.
Bright details
It is no secret that a large number of decorative elements will “eat up” valuable space.
However, a bright room will not be cozy if it lacks a bright accent. You can complement the interior with a carpet, decorative pillows or abstract paintings to make the living room beautiful.
Houseplants
Pay attention to plants with large leaves. They will find a place in any free corner of the living room.
You will be able to visually enlarge the room, create the effect of additional space. But it is important to familiarize yourself in advance with the conditions that are necessary for the stable development of the flower. It will be sad if the houseplant does not take root in your living room.
