The heart of the home, the living room. As the largest area of the home, people naturally want it to be spacious and bright, and they feel good when they step in.

However, the reality faced by many families is that the living room is relatively small. So, how do you create a more open feeling in a limited space? Seven practical ways to achieve this will be shared below.

1. Choose light tones as the main color

When it comes to the color scheme of the living room, the impact of color on the visual perception is crucial.

It is advisable to use light tones – white, beige or light grey – on the walls and floors of a small living room. With this color scheme, the visual width and brightness of the space can be significantly increased.

Avoid choosing dark colors on a whim, or you may regret it. Dark colors have the property of shrinking the visual effect, which tends to make the space appear more small and dull.

Some people try to paint the walls in dark tones, or even use dark gray tiles, and the result is as if you have walked into the "Batu Caves", which is extremely dull and uncomfortable.

In contrast, white walls with light-coloured floor tiles reflect light and make the space appear brighter and spacious. Therefore, choosing a light color palette is definitely a wise decision!

2. Lightweight furniture is preferred

When choosing furniture, consider the size of the space and avoid sofas and coffee tables that are bulky and have a large footprint.

The minimalist style is ideal for a small living room, and furniture with clean lines and a less cumbersome design is more suitable.

For example, thin-legged furniture not only looks elegant and saves space, but also makes the entire living room look more airy.

Some people pursue the so-called atmosphere and insist on placing a thick sofa in the small living room, which not only takes up valuable space, but also gives people a feeling of congestion.

As a rule of thumb, small living rooms are more suitable for slim-legged chairs and tables, which are visually lighter and easier to clean, allowing the cleaning robot to shuttle freely and complete tasks with ease!

3. Window decoration should be simplified as much as possible

For small apartment curtains, try to avoid overly heavy or tight designs and let as much natural light into the interior as possible. After all, sunlight is a free natural resource, so why not?

If the windows are smaller, it is recommended to use light-colored and slightly reflective curtains, which will increase the reflection of light in the room and make the living room brighter.

If the living room does not have high requirements for privacy, you can consider installing only one layer of gauze curtains, which can not only soften the dazzling light, but also lose light transmission, reduce the sense of oppression, and enhance the sense of space.

4. Make good use of mirror elements

When used properly, the effect of the mirror is definitely beyond your imagination!

For example, you can decorate with a large mirror on the wall in your living room, behind a sofa, or on a TV wall. Using the reflective characteristics of the mirror, it can not only make the interior look more open, but also increase the spread of light, especially in the case of insufficient natural light source, the mirror can play a good role in supplementing light, making the living room environment more warm and comfortable.

5. Pay attention to the collection and sorting

No matter how big or small the house is, clutter can always make a space feel cramped. Therefore, effective storage is essential to expand the feeling of space.

Making the most of wall space for storage is a good option. As long as it's not a load-bearing wall, you can consider converting it into a storage cabinet to store all kinds of items and keep your home tidy. This avoids clutter and visually expands the living room.

In addition, a custom top-high storage cabinet is also a good way to store many items that are not used often, such as seasonal clothes, children's toys, etc., to make the room more organized.

6. Advocate open layout

If possible, by opening the partition wall between the living room and the balcony, the two areas can be integrated into one, making it easier to place furniture and daily activities.

This change will not only significantly improve the sense of space, but will also make the living experience more comfortable.

At the same time, it can be considered to design the kitchen as an open wall, removing partitions, which is visually more transparent, and the interaction and integration of the two areas will be more natural, greatly expanding the flow of life and the sense of space.

7. Control the number of decorations

More is not always better in a living room, and too many decorations can make the space look cluttered. The simple design can highlight the spaciousness of the space.

Some people like to have paintings all over the walls, which can not only affect the aesthetics, but also visually reduce the space.

It is recommended to choose a large, simple work of art, or leave the wall blank, which can show a kind of atmospheric beauty.

Master these living room design secrets and even small apartments can be organized and visually spacious!