How to Decorate a Small Living Room: 44 Top-Rated Designs
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It's true that sometimes you can get away with more daring color and pattern experiments in a smaller space. Two Katie Rosenfelds worked together on this project. She matched (and made wilder) floral patterns on the sofa and drapes she had made. ) cheetah print carpeting and a decorative pillow, fresh green walls, and a striped ottoman. If you like this style but want something more contemporary, you can follow the same steps by replacing the traditional prints with something like an abstract painting or cutting-edge photography.

David Frazier made the most of a constrained area by incorporating a formal sitting and dining room. The dining area is delineated by a statement pendant suspended over the pedestal table, and the dining chairs can be stacked and used as additional seating in the living room. The monochromatic color scheme is broken up by a few dark yellow accents, and a ceiling-mounted curtain rod provides visual depth and a point of focus on the warm antique wood furniture.

If you'd rather sit upright and visit with friends and family in the living room, rather than lazily splayed out on the sofa, then you should consider getting rid of the latter. This cozy little living room by Avery Cox features four blue-painted rattan chairs arranged in a circle for conversation, but they're also great for lounging alone in.
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Luxurious, cozy, and texturally rich velvet seating complements Lichelle Silvestry's ornate period elements in a Parisian apartment. When it comes to designing her homes, Silvestry says, "I love using materials that add character and authenticity." The experience is "a sensory feast." ”
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The Novogratzes have a spare sitting room right off the kitchen and entryway that serves as a hangout for kids and visitors who wander around the house aimlessly. The combination of vibrant artwork, few ornamental pieces, and sleek furniture is a winning formula for creating a formal ambiance in a compact room. Simply the essentials However, with vivid hues

Adding exposed shelving and/or glass-enclosed cabinets to a room is a quick and easy way to give it a more homey, personal vibe. Even though the living room wasn't designed for a lot of people to gather in, Oliver Thornton's design adds personality and speaks to the layered warmth of the furnishings.

If you're at a loss for what colors to use in a room, a large rug or painting can serve as a great jumping-off point. The beautiful Art Deco rug serves as the central design element for this compact living room, which features color-blocked plaster walls and masculine leather sofas. In conversation with the mirrored ceiling, a low table made of lucite maintains a low profile.
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In a variety of settings, a newly upholstered ottoman can serve as a coffee table, footstool, or even an additional seat. Soft corners make it a good choice for families with young children or pets, and it can be combined with other fun patterns in a living space, like this triangle print by Les Ensembliers.
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Great-great-granddaughter of Sister Parish Eliza Crater Harris doesn't let a lack of space prevent her from using bold patterns to express her unique sense of style. The room appears larger thanks to the floor-to-ceiling drapes, and it doesn't feel cluttered thanks to the sleek furnishings.

Embracing a room's limited square footage can be the key to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Tamsin Johnson's choice of close, intimate seating atop a pile of textiles and rugs in muted tones is a good example of this principle in action. Then, you can hang up everything else, from accent lights to colorful paintings, on the walls.

The temptation to cram every square inch of floor space with furniture increases when square footage is limited. However, less is more sometimes, particularly in cramped quarters. David Mann chose to float two smaller sofas across from each other with a two-tiered coffee table in between to avoid the visual bulk of a traditional sectional.
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This eclectic and organic room by Leanne Ford Interiors calls for unconventional furniture and seating arrangements. To soften, unify, and personalize the space, two whitewashed stools serve as coffee tables, cushions are stacked on a ledge in place of a traditional softa, and a swing is suspended from the low ceiling.

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Hadley Mendelsohn is senior design editor at House Beautiful and co-host/executive producer of the podcast Dark House. She spends her time when she's not writing about interiors browsing antique shops, reading, learning about ghosts, and stumbling around because she's lost her glasses yet again. She not only covers interior design, but also travel, entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on rare occasions witches, ghosts, and other Halloween paraphernalia. She has had articles published in numerous online and print publications, including MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and many others.

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