23 new ideas to better organise your small living room

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Small living rooms don't have to be cluttered, cramped, style-free nightmares if you use the space you have to the fullest. 

We know that if you've been battling to make more of a modest lounge you might feel a little unconvinced, which is why we've found some amazing small living rooms, curated by fabulous interior designers, that demonstrate the potential your space has to offer.

The key style features in each of these examples play a major role in making the rooms look and feel far larger and more luxurious, so take a look at the decorating tips you need to follow!

1. Stick to a small sofa and add a wall decal instead of bulky art

2. Invest in wooden walls and perfect lighting

3. Use large mirrored panels to expand the room

4. White walls and large windows open up a room

5. Simple rural styling looks unfussy and neat

6. A splash of joyful colour adds character

7. Make sure you decorate with versatile furniture

8. Non-solid room divides are key

9. Strong and quiet colours make for a cohesive scheme

10. Open plan the space with other sociable rooms

11. Finish with beautiful rugs

12. Design the living room with plenty of storage in mind

13. Try something unusual, like a feature ceiling!

14. Maximise the organisation with integral sofa storage

15. Fill the room with personal touches

16. Punctuate with glass if you can

17. Play with statement lighting fixtures

18. Kept simple and elegant, a room will work far better

19. Make the living room bright and full of clarity

20. Blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces makes them both seem bigger

21. Fill the room with geometric trends

22. Try a heritage flavour with handy storage trunks

23. Add floating storage to save floor space

If your whole home is a little small, check out this Ideabook: Eureka Moments For Your Small Home.

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