This will help to make any small living area feel more generous by simply knowing the outdoor area is just beyond the threshold.Īlternatively, you could blur the boundary between indoors and out by painting your window frames the same colour as the walls, suggests Catharina Björkman, Scandi interiors expert at Contura. Sliding or bifold doors that open out fully will open up the space and create a sense of flow between the indoor and outdoor space.Ĭhoose coordinating furniture and furnishings to decorate the two areas to unite them and make the journey from one to the other feel seamless. If your small living room has an adjoining outdoor area, embrace the feeling of extra space. ‘In a small living room, a 150x215cm rug will fit underneath a coffee table, or in front of a fireplace with two comfy chairs sitting almost completely on the rug.’ 7. sofa,’ says Therese Germain, Vice President of Product at Ruggable, our go-to machine washable rug brand. For example, the longest side of the rug should always be longer by at least 6 inches than the largest piece of furniture, eg. ‘A good guide to follow is to ensure that your rug is larger than the biggest piece of furniture. However, you do need to make sure the rug your choose is in proportion to your furniture and space. This is your opportunity to go big so seize it. When trying to make your small living room look bigger, it's important to note that if your rug it is floating like an island between your furniture it will only make the space look smaller. When designing a small living room, the worst design mistake you can make is going small with your rug choice. (Image credit: Future PLC / Katie Jane Watson)

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