The ideal living room – how do you see it? Most people would answer this question something like this: «Stylish and spacious». We will not argue about the style, since this is a purely individual matter, but about the size it would be worth clarifying. That is, based on the answer, we can conclude that a small living room cannot be ideal? – Not at all!
It may very well, and this is confirmed by a huge number of successful design projects, from which you can glean several original and effective ideas, thanks to which it becomes realistic to visually add several square meters to any small room, in particular the living room. In this article, you will see that furniture and a large LED TV will fit on a few square meters, and there will be a place for gathering guests.
Colors for a small living room
As many already know, color is the main weapon of any designer. But, as with any weapon, you need to be extremely careful with color. This is especially important in the design of small spaces. So, it is best if a small living room includes light and soft monochrome shades that do not put pressure on the psyche and «eat» space.
If you want something brighter, then experts recommend giving preference to cold or warm tones from a green or light blue palette. «Temperature» the hue can be selected depending on the brightness of the lighting in the room. For example, a blue and white design can add light to a small and poorly lit room, while with enough light, a small living room can be decorated in green tones..
Tricks in the decoration and interior details of a small living room
To begin with, I would like to decide in what style the small living room will be decorated. It can be a romantic and light Provence, filled with a high-tech metallic sheen, or laconic and monochrome minimalism. Each of these stylistic directions has its own nuances and tricks that allow you to make the room more spacious..
For example, the tenderness of Provence can be easily conveyed with a white wood floor and similar furniture with light blue upholstery. Light and airy curtains made of translucent fabrics and paintings with spatial landscapes will also be very relevant here..
By the way, many designers give preference not even to paintings, but to photo wallpapers. This is a very effective move, because large images from a distant perspective (a panorama opening outside the window or a street stretching into the distance) can create a stunning, spacious interior..
Minimalism is based on gray-white-black colors. As a basis, of course, it is best to take either a pure white or a light gray shade. After all, a small living room in dark colors will be very gloomy and cramped. The light background can be complemented by dark gray furniture and black decor elements. Glass interior items will also look very good here: shelves, tables, partitions. All this will make the room more airy..
If you choose high-tech, then this is, first of all, ergonomics. That is, a minimum of furniture with a maximum set of functions, which in itself is good for small spaces. And, of course, metal interior items with smooth, reflective surfaces and mirrors, thanks to which even the smallest living room will be filled with light.
