With the flats becoming smaller and smaller, it is essential to think over the design twice before applying particular solutions. There are many ways to make your living room feel spacious while keeping it functional - we've gathered some below.
The tiny-house trend that emerged a few years ago is still very fresh, and we are still learning how to approach small spaces in a thoughtful way. Meanwhile, with the popularization of remote work, we need more space than we used to. Our interior-design-related needs have evolved too since working requires a different setting than relax mode. No one prepared us for this sudden switch - and the housing market is not helping much. The flats available on the market are shrinking in size, and there is not much we can do about it rather than change our interior design strategies.
It is easy to create a comfy environment and distinguish particular zones within the living room if it's big. Small rooms are tricky, but there are simple ways to make them both look and feel larger than they are. Let us take a closer look at them.
#1 Mirrors everywhere
This method may not be a match for everyone, but it is definitely effective! The mirror does not have to cover the wall - you can distribute a few mirrors in different shapes over the room. A great idea - particularly in the lower rooms - will be to place a mirror on the ceiling. Not only do they make the room feel more spacious, but also brighten it up. If it lacks sun exposure, you can benefit from this solution twice as much.
#2 Introduce more vertical lines
The small room with a low ceiling feels even more claustrophobic. The architectural structure obviously limits your possibilities in this regard, but you can make the room feel higher with a simple solution - by introducing more vertical lines. For instance, you can put different types of panelling on one of the walls. Spaced wooden lamellas will provide you with such effect without compromising spaciousness. Painting and decorating contractors in London are currently receiving more and more orders for this kind of wall solution that gives a minimalist interior a modern but natural touch.
#3 Paint the room with bright colours (but not white)
This one is obvious, but we had to mention it - with a note that you do not have to limit yourself to white. Often, it is presented as the only option, but actually, there are many other beautiful and trendy bright colours worth using. We particularly recommend the pale shades of green like sage - the hottest trend of 2022! They look stunning with the white and wooden details as well as gold and natural darker leather.
There are also other combinations worth considering. How about mixing some candy pastels or putting pale dove blue together with the bright exotic woods and cork? The pale pink walls will look beautiful with dark green details. You can spice them up with some pink furniture (for instance, salmon or fuchsia) with a velvety texture and golden finishing.
#4 Extend the interior
If you have a living room with a balcony, how about turning it into a winter garden with some glass finishing? If you pick the right type of windows (preferably sliding, door-sized), you can turn such adapted space into an open balcony anytime. It will extend your living room while creating a perfect environment for the sun-loving plants to grow. This way, you will be able to grow bananas, olive trees, and other plants that need a lot of sunlight but hate cold.
#5 Use focal points
If the room has one area or detail that gathers the attention because it stands out with its colour palette, pattern, or shape, it feels bigger. Anything can become such an attention-grabbing detail. If you are lucky enough to have a big window with a magnificent view, take advantage of it! If not, you can, for instance, pick a sofa with a bold colour, decorate it with numerous pillows, and place some paintings and posters just above it and around it. We tested this method, and it really works!
