Seating Ideas for a Small Living Room
Your living room should be a place for relaxing and entertaining, no matter your square footage. Check out the best furniture for small living room seating.
Small Space Sofa & Loveseat Ideas
Design Ideas
- Choose a sofa or loveseat with thin or low arms and a low back. The slim profile helps your space feel visually light.
- Opt for fabrics or leathers in solid patterns or neutral colors.
- Maximize the airy feel of a small living room with a sofa or loveseat that is up on legs. The open space underneath creates a more spacious look.
Design Tip:
Place a long mirror above a sofa to add depth and the illusion of more space.
Small Space Sectional Ideas
Design Ideas
- Modular sectionals allow you to easily select individual pieces and place them however you need. You can easily change the set-up no matter the space or occasion.
- An L-shaped sectional acts as a helpful room divider and can define your living space.
- Sectionals may take up less square footage than two or three pieces of smaller furniture. Consider a sectional instead of a sofa and accent chair combination.
- Choose a sectional with thin or low arms, or one that is up on legs to keep your space feeling open and airy.
Small Space Accent Chair Ideas
Design Ideas
- Round chairs take up less floor space than a traditional accent chair. (Bonus if they swivel!)
- Minimize visual weight with an artisan-crafted wood chair. The light silhouette allows your room to feel more open, while natural wood adds a warm, modern touch.
- If there isn’t enough space for a sofa or sectional, go all out with comfort and choose a chair that’s just as cozy.
Design Tip:
Artisan-crafted dining chairs are often smaller in scale but have high design impact that’s more than suitable for a living room.
Small Space Sleeper Sofa & Chair Ideas
Design Ideas
- Two-in-one functionality is a dream for small living rooms. Consider a larger sleeper sofa if it will double as your primary bed.
- Choose a sleeper sofa with built-in storage to stow linens, blankets and more.
- A sleeper chair packs all the comfort and function of a sleeper sofa into a smaller design.
Small Space Ottoman Ideas
Design Ideas
- Functional and stylish, ottomans can do triple-duty: seating, surface area, and a place to rest your feet.
- Ottomans are easy to move and place anywhere as needed. Opt for an ottoman on wheels for maximum mobility.
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