STYLISH-MODERN LIVING ROOM INTERIOR DESIGN

AVOID A CROWDED INTERIOR DESIGN

While decorating a large space like your living room can be intimidating, building a place that will appeal to you and your family in terms of both form and function is easier than you might imagine. We spoke with experts who outlined the seven steps to consider when creating a living room design. Continue reading for their expert advice. You'll need an accurate understanding of your living space's square footage before you can make any major decoration selections. Choosing how you want to, well, live in your living room will have a big impact on the decorating process. It's also important to be realistic about your goals for the space, rather than blindly copying what you see in high-end design magazines. The last thing you'll want to do is spend time in your tight and crowded living room, family room, or sitting room. However, no matter how small a place is, there are design ideas that can make it appear much larger than it is. It's not magic; it's just clever styling and problem-solving in the layout department. Prepare to save all of these ideas and change your little living room into a relaxing, fashionable retreat for you and your family. With these designer samples as a guide, you'll fall in love with the place and never want to leave.

A ROOM THAT REFLECTS YOUR LIFESTYLE

Make sure the room reflects you and your lifestyle—whatever your needs are at the time, make sure the room serves for that." Of course, if you're swooning over a variety of decor styles, it can be difficult to decide which direction to go with your living room design. There's no need to commit solely to one look, but establishing a general scheme is important. The space doesn't have to be a total theme party but determining and implementing a general scheme. Before you go for your money, think about how your dream furniture items will fit into a room. Make a tiny room board with photographs of the things you want to utilize. Given the high cost of furniture, you may want to spread your purchases out over time. Think big—literally—if you're not sure what to buy first. Are you stumped as to what to hang? A large piece of art—or a gallery wall, depending on your style—or a mirror that reflects the light through the space are both excellent ways to decorate. You may always go the secondhand route to get an artifact that will truly shine in your living room. 

SMALL FURNITURE DETAILS THAT MATTER

Depending on your needs, a reupholstered ottoman might serve as a coffee table, footrest, or even extra seating. Because the edges are soft, it's also a good choice for those with small children or dogs. It may sound daunting to mirror all of your walls to bounce light, but how about hanging a few different wall-spanning mirrors and then personalizing the frames with one paint color to make them cohesive? Leaning into a space's smallness might actually make it feel more intimate and inviting. Seating should be close together and intimate, with a single neutral-toned material and carpets. Then, from job lighting to vibrant artwork, use your walls for everything else. If you're short on space, you might feel compelled to fill every available square foot with furniture. But, in certain cases, less is more, particularly in small spaces that can rapidly become overcrowded. Float two smaller sofas across from each other with a two-tier coffee table in between, rather than a giant sectional, which might look unwieldy. To conserve space on the floor, use lights that can be mounted to the walls or hung from above, as shown in this room. Swing-arm sconces also free up floor space while adding depth to the walls, which is great for tiny living spaces.