{"id":13276,"date":"2023-12-06T10:06:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatsmycornwall.com\/?p=13276"},"modified":"2023-12-06T10:06:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:06:15","slug":"apartment-living-room-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatsmycornwall.com\/apartment-living-room-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"36 Beautiful Apartment Living Room Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Don’t worry if you’re unsure about coming up with your apartment living room ideas. There’s no need to be scared. Making the most of a small living space doesn’t mean adding huge furniture that you might trip over or leaving guests without a place to sit.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choosing the perfect paint color or wallpaper, curtains, flooring, rugs, lights, and furniture such as a sofa, chairs, coffee table, and end tables is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding nice touches like pillows, lamps, and a cozy blanket will make your living room a comfortable and welcoming space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s explore different ideas to make your apartment living room<\/a> cozy and beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apartment Living Room Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few lovely living room ideas that you might adore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hang a Standout Light Fixture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Try adding a unique and striking light fixture to your apartment living room instead of putting up too many decorations on the walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be like a cool piece of art that hangs from the ceiling, making the room interesting without making it too busy. Just keep the rest of the room simple to balance things out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Paint the Ceiling<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Consider painting your apartment’s ceiling, even if it seems like a bold move in a small space. The key is choosing the right color<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, using a light icy blue on both the walls and ceiling can make the room feel more open and cohesive. The sunlight coming in through the windows helps create a unified look in the living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Stick with a Color Scheme<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Choose a consistent color theme for your whole apartment to make it look bigger and less messy, especially if you have a studio or one-room space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the art studio in Denver for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Arrange Things Artfully<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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In a small apartment living room, you don’t have to keep things minimal. Take this living room, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a lot of furniture, but they arranged it in a way that looks neat and avoids feeling cramped and overcrowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Integrate Vintage Furniture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Make your place look cool and unique by adding old, stylish furniture. When someone compliments your furniture, you can proudly say, “Oh, it’s vintage!” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might take some searching, but finding special pieces, like the ones in this London apartment by Emilie Fournet Interiors<\/a>, adds a special touch to any space, especially a small living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Go Long<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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If you have a narrow living room in your small apartment, check out this stylish setup for inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get furniture that’s small and has legs, so it doesn’t look too heavy. Put important pieces like your sofa against the walls to make the most of your floor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Make it Monochromatic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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For a light and open feel in your apartment living room, whether it’s big or small, stick to a color theme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose shades of white for everything \u2013 walls, furniture, and window treatments<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Embrace a Multipurpose Room<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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If you don’t have room for a separate dining area, living room, and breakfast nook, take a cue from this apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use furniture that fits well and arrange things in a way that makes your space look intentionally open, giving the impression of more than just a single room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Get Your Reflection on it<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Put some mirrors in your small space. Mirrors make your place feel more open and airy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why the owner of this living room used them to create a cool illusion in their tiny living space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Keep Things Linear<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Use straight lines and patterns in your small apartment living room. Consider adding geometric and linear prints, like the bold rug in this apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This not only gives your space a more organized look but also makes it seem like it’s a bit longer and wider than it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Install a Wall of Books<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Transform a small living space into your favorite room by turning an empty wall into a floor-to-ceiling mini library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This not only gives you lots of storage but also makes a bold statement, creating a luxurious built-in look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Embrace Awkward Angles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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If your apartment has odd angles or corners, don’t see it as a problem; embrace it as an interesting challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use these unique spaces to purposefully arrange your furniture, as they did in this Manhattan apartment, to create a comfortable conversation spot without taking away from the amazing city views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Keep Your Space Alive<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Plants can make a room look great, and you can have fun with them in your living area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out this lovely home where they’ve set up a small living room and cleverly hung plants<\/a> to save floor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Floor-to-ceiling Curtains<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Make your room look taller by using floor-to-ceiling curtains. Hang them close to where the wall meets the ceiling and let them just touch the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light-colored sheer curtains work well for this, especially against a dark background like in this home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Layer a Rug Over the Carpet<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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If you’re dealing with not-so-great carpet in your apartment, and you can’t change it, try adding a rug on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a simple way to cover up a large part of the carpet and improve the look of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Keep it simple<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Keep things simple! If you don’t have a lot of space but want to add some color, start with neutral colors as your base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, pick one main color and one metallic accent to mix things up a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Add Different Seating Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Include different seating options in your small living room. If a big sectional sofa doesn’t fit, go for loveseats or movable stools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These can be rearranged or put away based on your needs when you have guests over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Try a Scenic Backdrop<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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A New York real estate expert named Michael Lorber<\/a> decorated his home with special antiques and art. He picked a Park Avenue apartment because its living room was just the right size for a big Sultanabad rug.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The backdrop for his art collection is a mural of an Italian landscape (by Iksel), which adds a strong and interesting touch to the room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Use Muted Tones<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Create a calm and relaxed atmosphere in your living room with clean lines, natural materials, and soft colors. This style was used in a San Francisco condo designed by Cathie Hong Interiors<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They made clever use of storage, like the wall-mounted Danish midcentury bookshelf and the freestanding book tower, to maximize the available space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Connect Spaces With a Large Area Rug<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Put a big rug<\/a> in your apartment living room; it’s not just for looks, but also to dampen the sound of your footsteps for the neighbors below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this example from BHDM Design<\/a>, they covered the entire floor from the living room to the dining area with one large rug, making the space look larger than it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Convert a Closet<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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If you’ve got a spare coat closet in your living room that you’re not using for storage, turn it into a bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This not only makes it ready for hosting guests but also adds a cool touch, especially if you paint it a different color<\/a> for contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Devise a Spot to Work From Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Even in a small living room, having a work-from-home setup with a desk is doable. For example, you can place a slim desk between the couch and the window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can spread out your work during the day, and when you’re done, it kind of disappears into the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Go for a Sofa Sleeper<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Even if your apartment living room is small, you can still host guests without a problem. Get a sleeper sofa like the one in this apartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It quickly transforms from a couch into a bed that your guests will be comfortable sleeping on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Paint it Black<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Want to be bold? In a small apartment living room, you can make daring design choices, like painting the entire room black. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louis Duncan-He Designs<\/a> did it in this living room, and it looks cool and dramatic. The black paint serves as a stylish backdrop for eye-catching furniture, such as a rust-colored couch and a feathery floor lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Hang Uniform Art<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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In small apartment living rooms, things can get messy quickly. But in this neat and open space by BHDM Design, the art on the walls is a big part of keeping things tidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s hung in an organized and uniform way, looking just right in its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Choose Light and Airy Window Treatments<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Pick light and airy window coverings for your apartment living room instead of heavy curtains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These not only let in sunlight and give you privacy but also make the room feel more spacious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Pair of Matching Loveseats\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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In a small apartment living room, you might not have room for a big sectional sofa. Instead, go for two matching loveseats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Place them facing each other for the best setup for chatting and cozying up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Keep Furnishings Minimal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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To avoid making your small apartment living room too crowded, begin with just the basics: a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a plant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add more things slowly until the room feels furnished without feeling cramped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Trade a Couch for a Daybed<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Swap out a regular couch for a sleek daybed in your small apartment living room. Unlike bulky sofas, this daybed in a bright Swedish apartment from Fantastic Frank<\/a> is stylish and versatile.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add cushions and linens, and it works both as a comfy couch and a place for guests to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Match the Sofa to the Walls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Devin Kirk<\/a> painted the walls in a color called Bird\u2019s Egg by Benjamin Moore to match the sofa. The sectional is from Jayson Home and is covered in a fabric by Robert Allen Schiele, which is also used for the curtains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They added a jute rug for texture and depth without overwhelming the small space with too many colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Prioritize the View<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Don’t worry too much about the size of your apartment living room if you have a great view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this example from BHDM Design, they kept things simple in the room so that nothing took away from the awesome view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Add an Accent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Add a special touch to your small apartment living room by creating a small accent area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take inspiration from this living room, where a nice green arch adds visual interest to the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Mix and Match Bold Patterns<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Use bold patterns to give your living room a burst of personality. Always mix and match patterns for a lively look. Look at this space designed by Travis Londons<\/a> for ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The zigzag wallpaper behind the couch makes a statement, making the room look longer. And the diamond-patterned rug complements it with a similar but distinct feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Embrace Low Ceilings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Don’t let slanted ceilings in your apartment bring you down. You can make it work just fine. Look at this living room for inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use neutral colors and modern shapes to make the space feel cozy and inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Hide the TV in a Gallery Wall<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Hide your TV in plain sight by surrounding it with a gallery wall. In this setup, the TV is like the centerpiece, and you arrange various pieces of wall art around it in different sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a clever way to integrate the TV into your overall design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Paint Halfway Up The Walls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Painting the walls with a warm beige color, covering about two-thirds of the height, instantly modernizes the space and creates the illusion of more room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It gives a refreshing look, grounding the seating area and making the ceilings seem taller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Small-space Design Tips?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When dealing with a small living space, there are some clever design tricks to make it seem more spacious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are tips from Kathy Kuo, the CEO and Founder of Kathy Kuo Home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Go for Light Colors<\/strong>: Paint the walls, trim, and ceiling white to create a sense of openness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Choose the Right Rug Size<\/strong>: Make sure your rug fits well; if it’s too small, it can make the space feel cramped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use Mirrors<\/strong>: Incorporate mirrors to make the room appear larger by reflecting light and space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Limit Accessories<\/strong>: Keep your decor simple with a well-chosen collection of a few accessories. Too many small pieces can make the room feel cluttered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Go for Multi-Use Furniture<\/strong>: Embrace minimalist design by choosing furniture that serves multiple purposes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Discovering cool apartment living room ideas can turn your space into a trendy and practical sanctuary that mirrors who you are and how you live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It doesn’t matter if your place is small or if you want a comfortable feel, the goal is to make the most out of the space and add your flair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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