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The smaller the space, the more challenging it can be to successfully arrange the layout. With a few clever interior design tips and tricks, we can make sure the space works well for you and the whole household. Whilst access for furniture is one of the main considerations, it is possible to create an original, functional, bright, and airy room. Let’s look at where we can get further inspiration.
The key to a successful interior scheme in a small space is planning. Think about the shape and area of the room, if there are any features that can be utilised and how storage can be maximised. Consider how many people will use the space on a daily basis and what requirements are needed for guests and family visits.
First start by planning your priorities for the space. Will your living room be used just for relaxing, or do you need space for a home office desk too? Do you need somewhere for occasional overnight guests to sleep? Do you do a lot of entertaining? Is it an adults-only retreat or do you need somewhere for the kids and all their paraphernalia? What storage do you need? Once you’ve worked out your ‘needs’, then we can see if there’s any room for the ‘wants’.
Does your living room have alcoves and nooks that lend themselves to creative storage or, a perfect place for an occasional chair or side table? A narrow console table can work beautifully behind a sofa for additional display and storage. Make the most of your ceiling height by choosing bookcases that are tall but also have a small footprint to maximise the floor space you have. For the ultimate space efficient storage though, then bespoke may be the best option. Built in shelving and cupboards are great space savers compared to freestanding units.
If your living room feels cluttered or cramped, this can have a negative effect on your overall wellbeing and limit your capacity to relax and fully unwind. So, the first rule is to only fill with the furniture and accessories you need and ensure the proportions are right for the space. Ideally a small living room should be decorated in neutral tones, to feel as light and airy as possible. However, colour can work successfully to break up an area.
Whilst we are concentrating on smaller spaces, we need to understand what decorating tricks can be used to optically enlarge the space. Here are a few ideas:
Minimalist Scandinavian-style furniture is a great choice for a modern look as it tends to be slimmer in design and on legs. A small sofa, such as the two-seater Layla or Scarlett are worth considering. Alternatively, a more retro inspired piece like the Finn corner sofa or even a daybed. The Covex daybed is a great solution for a modern room with a quirky twist, especially placed under a window as the back is not as big as a full sofa.
Multi-functional pieces such as a storage footstool like the Magnus are very effective in rooms that need to work hard. Consider a footstool doubling up a as a coffee table too though, which can be very effective by just adding a tray to stabilise any cups and glasses. The ultimate furniture piece is the sofa bed though. This allows you to transform a living space to a bedroom easily. A corner sofa bed like the Swift is a great example and as it is a universal fitting, this means if you move house it can fit into any new space easily, whether you need it left or right hand facing.
Whilst adding a neutral toned sofa will bring in the lightness you need, it doesn’t have to be plain and boring, so look for a sofa with extra details such as stitching and buttoning, like the Slender model or Chesterfield Modern range. Remember you can use colourful and interesting cushions on your furniture to brighten up the room and add a splash of colour. And for a real colour design statement, adding an occasional chair in a dark corner upholstered in a vibrant mustard, bold blue, or even a bright fuchsia pink, will add drama and a focal feature. As long as the colour palette is cohesive for a smaller space this will ensure the colours will work seamlessly and nothing will dominate the interior unnecessarily.