We understand how overwhelming it can be to come up with the right design for a room, let alone put that design into practice. What makes it even harder is when you have limited space to work with. This guide is designed to give you step-by-step instructions on making the perfect living room with however much space you may have. So read along while perusing the site, and figure out how to truly make a living space your home, while making all your guests admire your decorating techniques.

Begin With an Idea, and a Draft

When deciding on how to set up your living room, like anything else, it is always good to come up with a solid idea first. This will help you immensely along the way, and is sure to grant you a satisfying result.

For smaller living spaces it is of the utmost importance to be aware of the spatial parameters, and use the construction of your place as a benefit to you, not a hindrance!

This is where drafting a plan comes in extremely handy. Drafting a plan will allow you to maximize the space in your living room , no matter how unique the construction of the building or home.

Choose Which Design and Style will Best Suit You

After drafting a plan it is important to come up with a design or style that you want for your living room. Styles can range from contemporary and modern to traditional and classic. We carry a very large selection of products that fit your personal style and design, so that you can perfectly coordinate your living room. And remember, there is no right or wrong style, whether you are looking to design your living room to meet just one specific aesthetic, or if you want to blend several different styles to come up with something totally unique.

Start With a Good Foundation

Sofas & Seating: With sofas & seating the options can be a bit overwhelming, and that is why we are here to help break them down for you, and figure out which one will best suit your needs. Since it is a smaller space that you will be furnishing, a large sofa might be out of the question, but don’t worry there are several alternatives that are as spacious, comfortable, and stylish. Listed below are some different pieces of furniture that are perfect for the person looking for style with minimum space:

Loveseats

  These are a smaller style of sofa that is designed to comfortably fit two people with its two cushions and shorter layout. It is perfect for an apartment living room, or simply a smaller spaced living room in any home. Even though it is smaller in size, they do not compromise for comfort and style

Sleepers

  These are a special type of sofa that can convert into a pull-out bed. These are perfect for apartments where guests will be coming and going frequently. Also if the apartment is a studio they help you to provide the perfect lay-out, serving as a sofa or loveseat during the day, and converting into a bed for you to sleep on comfortably at night.

Futons

  These are also good for those who have a frequent influx of guests. These are designed for the purpose of being multifunctional. They can be used as a couch during the day and fold down into a bed at night. Perfect for small spaces because they are compact and versatile, not taking up too much space.

Chairs

  They can be extremely difficult to find when you are shopping for a small space, and that’s why you have to pick and choose accordingly. Recliners are nice, but you might not have enough room for one. In this instance it might be best to go with something simple which offers enough comfort while not taking up too much space.

Define Your Living Room With the Right Pieces

Once you have the foundation of you small space living room set and ready it’s time to consider what accent pieces you would like to add to define the décor of the room. In this step you have to take into account the room remaining in your living room so see what types or accent furniture you will be able to add. Remember that clutter is never a good thing, and you want to allow as much open space in the room to prevent furniture suffocation.

• Entertainment Centers: When you are shopping for a small space, storage is key! This is why an entertainment center is a very good choice because it is multi-functional, and has ample amount of storage room. TV Stands are also a good choice but they only serve one purpose, where as an entertainment center is good for not only keeping your television, DVD/VCR player, speakers, etc. in order, but they can also store DVDs, CDs, Videos, and so much more. This makes it much better for the person with smaller area who is trying to utilize their space.
• Coffee Tables: While console tables are a lovely piece of accent furniture, and end tables can really add to a room, they are both not pertinent to your home décor if you are lacking the room. Both end and console tables are good alternatives to coffee tables if you want to open up the middle of your living room more, but it is our suggestion that you get a nice quaint coffee table to sit as the focal point of the room.
• Lighting: This is an extremely important part of home design, since you need the right lighting scheme in any room to find the happy medium between dim and bright. Floor lamps make a great addition to a living room and can be tucked in a corner where they won’t take up too much space. If you decided to buy end tables, then table lamps are also helpful to add a decent amount of light to the room..
• Wall Art and Decorative Items: Both of these are perfect ways to let your personality shine through, while keeping a room looking full and not clogging up space. Vases, paintings, and other items truly help to define a room with their looks and appeals. However too many of these is sure to cause clutter to the room, so once again, you want to make sure to add in moderation.

Bringing it all Together

Now that you have planned out your room and chosen all the pieces that you feel would best fit the design you are going for, it is time to figure out how you want to set it up. Be sure not to block off any part of the room so that traffic can flow freely, and so that once again you can utilize all of the space you have. Also make sure you keep bigger furniture up against the walls. By doing this you grant the illusion of more space in your living room by opening up the middle. Lastly make sure to position you accent items in a way the will give your room the look you want, and to give it the look that there is much more room than there is. The whole point of this, remember, is to maximize that space in your living room with style and comfort!