Living with limited square footage doesn’t mean you need to feel limited on design and function. If your living room is lacking space, look no further for our top clever ways to redesigning a small living space. Your living room should be a place you want to spend time and make memories with loved ones. Maximizing your space during your redesign can make a world of difference.
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Accent your best features
Our first tip in cleverly redesigning a small living space is to be sure to accent your room’s best features. Perhaps this is a vintage fireplace, or gorgeous hardwood floors. Whatever is the showstopping piece of you space, be sure to highlight it so it shines.
If built-in shelves are your focal point, highlight them by styling the shelves with décor that offers design and function. Bring the eye to that space by arranging furniture to draw the eye toward your focal point. If your standout feature is great lighting, play up the look with lighter colors throughout the design to expand the look of your room.
Sized just right
It’s important when redesigning a living space that is lacking in square footage to select furniture that is sized just right. Don’t go for an oversized sectional or bulky armchair. Instead, offer pieces that deliver clean, slender lines and that still allow ample walking room throughout the space you have. Save on floor space by installing built-in lighting (rather than using precious space on floor lamps) and consider going for dual club chairs rather than a sofa to save space.
Let things breathe
When space is limited, it can be tempting to want to push furniture up against the walls to maximize your floor space. But this actually can end up making the room look more cramped. It’s important from a design standpoint to allow for some breathing room around your furniture. Pull pieces away from the walls a few inches. Try floating a big furniture piece in the middle of the space to create multiple walkways around it; rather than pooling all your free space in the middle of the room. These small changes can make a big impact.
Ground your room
Our next tip for cleverly redesigning a small living space is to ground your room with an oversized area rug. This may be the only oversized item you will end up with in your space. A large rug can make a room feel bigger than it is! This is also a great place to add a fun pop of pattern or color to the room.
Lit from within
Lastly, it’s important when redesigning a small living space that you allow for light to stream in wherever you can. A room that is lit from within and has natural sunlight pouring in from all around will feel more airy and larger overall. Consider adding mirrors to your walls to bounce light and maximize whatever natural sunshine you may have. Ensure windows are giving you the most light possible by limiting window coverings during the daytime.
