Decor Outline

Small Living Room Ideas on a Budget

Small Living Room Ideas on a Budget

Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline of small living room ideas on a budget. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
 
What are the benefits of having a small living room on a budget?

  • Cozy and intimate – a small living room allows for more a more intimate family bonding where activity is centered around the living area
  • Easy to maintain – less space often means less clutter, making it easier for you to clean, maintain, and design
  • More sustainable than a larger space – reduced monthly expenses on heating and cooling due to a smaller living space; eco-friendly

 
What are the main options for small living rooms on a budget?

  • Seating Layout: rectangular, L-shaped, facing sofas, single seating furniture
  • Seating Furniture: sofa (Chesterfield, sectional, Lawson style, track arm), slipper chair, ottoman, club chair, wire chair
  • Tables: nesting, glass topped, C-shaped slide-under, wood slat, tiered, back painted glass, waterfall, vintage chest
  • Features/Accents: indoor plants, wall art, area rug, accent wall, recessed bookcase, pass-through window, Dutch door, accent wall
  • Lighting: floor lamp (arc, tripod), pendant light (bell jar, drum, cascade), chandelier (artichoke, sputnik), recessed lights

 
What follows are beautiful photos of small living rooms on a budget, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy indoor decorating!

 

1. Teardrop Motif

sea salt tuxedo sofa multi-toned blue throw pillows and throw with living room-kitchen pass through window showing the large decorative peacock blue milk painted spoon on kitchen wall and white and shades of aqua teardrop patterned area rug calling back throw rug and painted decorative wooden balls in hammered aluminum bowl with triangular base and 2 genie bottle table lamps with black and gold ceramic painted base on end tables matching the round glass topped wooden coffee tablePoints of Interest ● sea salt tuxedo sofa multi-toned blue throw pillows and throw ● living room-kitchen pass through window showing the large decorative peacock blue milk painted spoon on kitchen wall ● white and shades of aqua teardrop patterned area rug calling back throw rug ● painted decorative wooden balls in hammered aluminum bowl with triangular base ● 2 genie bottle table lamps with black and gold ceramic painted base on end tables matching the round glass topped wooden coffee table

 

2. Geometric Pieces

gray track arm sofa with tufted seat and 2 oversized daiquiri green throw pillows and lime green velvet ottoman with X legs and porcelain tiled fireplace surround with dentil molding on mantel with wooden geometric end table with 2 sculptural white ceramic vases and Solaria “Bubbles” sputnik style chandelier with white geometric patterned gray area rug calling back sofa and wallsPoints of Interest ● gray track arm sofa with tufted seat and 2 oversized daiquiri green throw pillows ● lime green velvet ottoman with X legs ● porcelain tiled fireplace surround with dentil molding on mantel ● wooden geometric end table with 2 sculptural white ceramic vases ● Solaria “Bubbles” sputnik style chandelier ● white geometric patterned gray area rug calling back sofa and walls

 

3. Pentagon Terrarium

gray sectional sofa with 3 pairs of matching throw pillows and graphite throw and glass pentagon terrarium on convenient C-shaped slide-under side table with apricot tan leather slipper chair complementing the wood topped coffee table with steel tubular legs and fiddle leaf fig tree in white terrazzo bowl planter and white arc floor lamp over sofaPoints of Interest ● gray sectional sofa with 3 pairs of matching throw pillows and graphite throw ● glass pentagon terrarium on convenient C-shaped slide-under side table ● apricot tan leather slipper chair complementing the wood topped coffee table with steel tubular legs ● fiddle leaf fig tree in white terrazzo bowl planter ● white arc floor lamp over sofa

 

4. Waterfall Coffee Table

clear acrylic waterfall coffee table with wicker storage basket underneath and white tufted back Cute-as-a-Button Erin chair and wood boat-shaped fruit holder on coffee table with yellow ceramic garden stool with artificial white hydrangeas in cube glass vase and stainless steel tripod floor lamp with cream fabric shadePoints of Interest ● clear acrylic waterfall coffee table with wicker storage basket underneath ● white tufted back Cute-as-a-Button Erin chair ● wood boat-shaped fruit holder on coffee table ● yellow ceramic garden stool with artificial white hydrangeas in cube glass vase ● stainless steel tripod floor lamp with cream fabric shade

 

5. Compact Living Room

peach whip velvet sectional sofa with geometric patterned throw pillows and geometric printed lift-off lid storage ottoman doubling as coffee table and yellow laminate tray with curved handles calling back yellow lattice ceramic tapered vase with matte white MDF sideboard with flat door panels and 3 double-hung windows with multicolored vertical striped fabric covered cornice boardsPoints of Interest ● peach whip velvet sectional sofa with geometric patterned throw pillows ● geometric printed lift-off lid storage ottoman doubling as coffee table ● yellow laminate tray with curved handles calling back yellow lattice ceramic tapered vase ● matte white MDF sideboard with flat door panels ● 3 double-hung windows with multicolored vertical striped fabric covered cornice boards

 

6. Skylight

white leather tuxedo sofa with 2 new damask patterned rectangle throw pillows and black wood slat coffee table with square steel legs with cool gray painted wood lattice wall art and dried ornamental wild grass on 3-tier blue glass side table with gray steel frame and fixed skylight providing natural light to windowless living roomPoints of Interest ● white leather tuxedo sofa with 2 new damask patterned rectangle throw pillows ● black wood slat coffee table with square steel legs ● cool gray painted wood lattice wall art ● dried ornamental wild grass on 3-tier blue glass side table with gray steel frame ● fixed skylight providing natural light to windowless living room

 

7. Window Wall

light gray sectional sofa with gray fringed throw and “Origami” coffee table with geometric metal base with woven wicker topped iron nesting tables and fabric roller shades on window wall and glass double door to balcony with gray and white geometric patterned area rug on oak luxury vinyl floor and matte black accent wall with yellow foliage art on canvas with exposed concrete ceilingPoints of Interest ● light gray sectional sofa with gray fringed throw ● “Origami” coffee table with geometric metal base ● woven wicker topped iron nesting tables ● fabric roller shades on window wall and glass double door to balcony ● gray and white geometric patterned area rug on oak luxury vinyl floor ● matte black accent wall with yellow foliage art on canvas ● exposed concrete ceiling

 

8. Diagonal Layout

French script “Charlotte” chair with multicolored foliage patterned rectangular throw pillow and hand blown blue glass vase with oval donut hole and hand painted wood ball decors on round glass topped coffee table and process blue rug calling back blue decor, wall art, and throw pillows with stained wood freeform lattice wall artPoints of Interest ● French script “Charlotte” chair with multicolored foliage patterned rectangular throw pillow ● hand blown blue glass vase with oval donut hole and hand painted wood ball decors on round glass topped coffee table ● process blue rug calling back blue decor, wall art, and throw pillows ● stained wood freeform lattice wall art

 

9. Colorblock Chairs

2 colorblock wingback chairs complementing the hand painted ceramic lamp base and tiered round wooden coffee table with glazed terracotta planter and cream porcelain tiled fireplace surround with 2 large aluminum framed watercolor painting on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Balboa Mist’ wall and white plantation shutters on casement windows and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Wedding Veil’ vaulted ceilingPoints of Interest ● 2 colorblock wingback chairs complementing the hand painted ceramic lamp base ● tiered round wooden coffee table with glazed terracotta planter ● cream porcelain tiled fireplace surround ● 2 large aluminum framed watercolor painting on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Balboa Mist’ wall ● white plantation shutters on casement windows ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘Wedding Veil’ vaulted ceiling

 

10. Beanbag Chair

charcoal polyester linen L-shaped sectional sofa with 2 pairs of matching throw pillows and 2-piece nesting coffee tables with bright red faux lamb’s fur beanbag chair and 3-piece reclaimed wood triangle wall art and medium-stained wooden bookcase and black cube speaker on extended white window sill and Venetian blinds on large sliding glass windows with craftsman style moldingPoints of Interest ● charcoal polyester linen L-shaped sectional sofa with 2 pairs of matching throw pillows ● 2-piece nesting coffee tables ● bright red faux lamb’s fur beanbag chair ● 3-piece reclaimed wood triangle wall art ● medium-stained wooden bookcase ● black cube speaker on extended white window sill ● Venetian blinds on large sliding glass windows with craftsman style molding

 

11. Wall Panel

white sectional sofa with blue welting facing the wall-mounted TV and blue floor-to-ceiling recessed square design wall panel with abstract art on canvas and dark wood console table with fruits in cobalt blue glass fruit bowls and faux zinc glazed wooden round pedestal table with white beadboard ceiling with large sculptural bell jar pendant light and blue and white houndstooth patterned area rug complementing the sofa and wallsPoints of Interest ● white sectional sofa with blue welting facing the wall-mounted TV ● blue floor-to-ceiling recessed square design wall panel with abstract art on canvas ● dark wood console table with fruits in cobalt blue glass fruit bowls ● faux zinc glazed wooden round pedestal table ● white beadboard ceiling with large sculptural bell jar pendant light ● blue and white houndstooth patterned area rug complementing the sofa and walls

 

12. Subway Tiled Fireplace

tan Lawson style sofa complemented by brown rice area rug with brown border and white painted brick fireplace surround with soldier course accent and multicolored floral painting on canvas above fireplace mantel and oval glass topped coffee table with sculptural starburst base with dianthus in tall wicker basket placed on raised hearth and brushed nickel spool floor lampPoints of Interest ● tan Lawson style sofa complemented by brown rice area rug with brown border ● white painted brick fireplace surround with soldier course accent ● multicolored floral painting on canvas above fireplace mantel ● oval glass topped coffee table with sculptural starburst base ● dianthus in tall wicker basket placed on raised hearth ● brushed nickel spool floor lamp

 

13. Soft Hues

2 lime green throw pillows with decorative buttons on matching loveseat and chair and a half with metallic partitioned centerpiece tray with decorative moss ball and wicker cane balls on 2-tier powder blue back painted glass coffee table and abstract art above wall panel with built-in shelf with floral patterned area rug tying in all colors in living roomPoints of Interest ● 2 lime green throw pillows with decorative buttons on matching loveseat and chair and a half ● metallic partitioned centerpiece tray with decorative moss ball and wicker cane balls on 2-tier powder blue back painted glass coffee table ● abstract art above wall panel with built-in shelf ● floral patterned area rug tying in all colors in living room

 

14. Recessed Bookcase

gray tufted sectional sofa with process magenta and black and white throw pillows and Benjamin Moore’s ‘White Dove’ recessed bookcase with Benjamin Moore’s ‘Wall Street’ rear wall with small bright rose picture frame calling back bright rose throw pillow and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Prussian Blue’ accent wall with white wainscoting with recessed panels and white modern floor lamp with slim black powder coated wrought iron legsPoints of Interest ● gray tufted sectional sofa with process magenta and black and white throw pillows ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘White Dove’ recessed bookcase with Benjamin Moore’s ‘Wall Street’ rear wall ● small bright rose picture frame calling back bright rose throw pillow ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘Prussian Blue’ accent wall with white wainscoting with recessed panels ● white modern floor lamp with slim black powder coated wrought iron legs

 

15. Chinese Calligraphy

clear glass topped coffee table with white acrylic base and Buddha’s hand fruit centerpiece and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Philipsburg Blue’ wall-mounted floating box shelves under framed art with bright white throw pillow with brown leather corners matching the track arm sofa and tuscany leather upholstered accent chair with large framed Chinese calligraphy on wall and artichoke chandelier calling back hourglass shaped wooden wall clockPoints of Interest ● clear glass topped coffee table with white acrylic base and Buddha’s hand fruit centerpiece ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘Philipsburg Blue’ wall-mounted floating box shelves under framed art ● bright white throw pillow with brown leather corners matching the track arm sofa ● tuscany leather upholstered accent chair ● large framed Chinese calligraphy on wall ● artichoke chandelier calling back hourglass shaped wooden wall clock

 

16. Blue & White Patterns

2 small blue and white chain link patterned club chairs flanking tiered console table and blue and white patterned throw pillows and throw calling back armchairs and area rug with 2 aluminum and frosted glass industrial cage wall sconces and distressed wood framed fish rubbing art on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Thundercloud Gray’ wall and small white recess paneled door under sloping roofPoints of Interest ● 2 small blue and white chain link patterned club chairs flanking tiered console table ● blue and white patterned throw pillows and throw calling back armchairs and area rug ● 2 aluminum and frosted glass industrial cage wall sconces ● distressed wood framed fish rubbing art on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Thundercloud Gray’ wall ● small white recess paneled door under sloping roof

 

17. Condo Living

large abstract oil painting above pearl blush modular sofa and mirror topped hexagon side table with white powder coated open metal framework with semi-gloss wood console table with 2 ridged paneled drawers and zebra print area rug under mid-century modern tripod coffee table with round glass top with white concrete column by the window wallPoints of Interest ● large abstract oil painting above pearl blush modular sofa ● mirror topped hexagon side table with white powder coated open metal framework ● semi-gloss wood console table with 2 ridged paneled drawers ● zebra print area rug under mid-century modern tripod coffee table with round glass top ● white concrete column by the window wall

 

18. Glazed Crown Molding

matching foliage printed accent armchair and ottoman coffee table and non-working fireplace with books and arched cast iron fireplace insert and concrete flush hearth with 2 brown stained goblet shaped solid timber stools and antique gold 3-bulb pendant light calling back antique gold bowl on fireplace mantel with glazed ornate crown molding and wide plank hand scraped hickory hardwood flooringPoints of Interest ● matching foliage printed accent armchair and ottoman coffee table ● non-working fireplace with books and arched cast iron fireplace insert and concrete flush hearth ● 2 brown stained goblet shaped solid timber stools ● antique gold 3-bulb pendant light calling back antique gold bowl on fireplace mantel ● glazed ornate crown molding ● wide plank hand scraped hickory hardwood flooring

 

19. Tiled Entryway

black bonded leather club chair nd double cream velvet loveseat with persimmon orange throw pillows with genkan style entryway to living room with hardwood floor and potted ficus tree by the corner with wall-mounted landscape art on canvas and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Pleasant Pink’ door with aluminum mail slot and brass hardware and beige shag area rug under tiered laminate coffee tablePoints of Interest ● black bonded leather club chair ● double cream velvet loveseat with persimmon orange throw pillows ● genkan style entryway to living room with hardwood floor ● potted ficus tree by the corner ● wall-mounted landscape art on canvas ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘Pleasant Pink’ door with aluminum mail slot and brass hardware ● beige shag area rug under tiered laminate coffee table

 

20. Dutch Door

Benjamin Moore’s ‘Blanched Coral’ tray ceiling with recessed lights with vintage stamped wood storage chest coffee table and stained wooden dresser with crystal knobs and lucite acrylic resin vintage grapes bunch and natural fiber roller shades on casement and bi-fold windows with white Dutch door to patioPoints of Interest ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘Blanched Coral’ tray ceiling with recessed lights ● vintage stamped wood storage chest coffee table ● stained wooden dresser with crystal knobs and lucite acrylic resin vintage grapes bunch ● natural fiber roller shades on casement and bi-fold windows ● white Dutch door to patio

 

21. Handwoven Wire Chair

colony blue sofa with black tapered wooden legs and metal cantilever coffee table with 3-piece assorted decorative wood spheres and antiqued zinc plated handwoven wire “Reed” chair and aluminum framed matted abstract art on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Baja Dunes’ wall and micro chip gray area rug calling back lumbar pillowPoints of Interest ● colony blue sofa with black tapered wooden legs ● metal cantilever coffee table with 3-piece assorted decorative wood spheres ● antiqued zinc plated handwoven wire “Reed” chair ● aluminum framed matted abstract art on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Baja Dunes’ wall ● micro chip gray area rug calling back lumbar pillow

 

22. Teal & Pastel Green

sugar swizzle Lawson style sofa with nailhead trim and 2 framed monochromatic art in shades of teal on light gray wall calling back throw pillows and colorblocked geometric patterned floor runner with pastel green drapery and lime green lattice ceramic decors on coffee table calling back the wall-mounted landscape art and 2 slim Benjamin Moore’s ‘Delphinium Blue’ Asian inspired coffee tables on cool gray area rug with speakeasy window on front door matching the double-hung windowsPoints of Interest ● sugar swizzle Lawson style sofa with nailhead trim ● 2 framed monochromatic art in shades of teal on light gray wall calling back throw pillows and colorblocked geometric patterned floor runner ● pastel green drapery and lime green lattice ceramic decors on coffee table calling back the wall-mounted landscape art ● 2 slim Benjamin Moore’s ‘Delphinium Blue’ Asian inspired coffee tables on cool gray area rug ● speakeasy window on front door matching the double-hung windows

 

23. Accent Walls

grape wine sectional sofa with 2 colorblock beach ball pillows and dark green painted bamboo liquor tray on dark stained coffee table matching the gaming coffee table matching fabric Roman shades and 3 throw pillows and 2 black trimmed white alyssum drum pendant lights with dark stained engineered hardwood floor and yew green and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Cool Aqua’ accent wallsPoints of Interest ● grape wine sectional sofa with 2 colorblock beach ball pillows ● dark green painted bamboo liquor tray on dark stained coffee table matching the gaming coffee table ● matching fabric Roman shades and 3 throw pillows ● 2 black trimmed white alyssum drum pendant lights ● dark stained engineered hardwood floor ● yew green and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Cool Aqua’ accent walls

 

24. Gilded Coffee Table

blanc de blanc swoop arm sofa and armchairs and 2 white mini tin pots with variegated roses and 2 black linen lamp shades with etched crystal base on black semi-gloss wood pedestal end tables and round black coffee table with lipped top and gilded criss cross apron detail with 2 framed identical floral art prints on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Windham Cream’ wall with area rug with subtle center pattern and damask patterned borderPoints of Interest ● blanc de blanc swoop arm sofa and armchairs ● 2 white mini tin pots with variegated roses and 2 black linen lamp shades with etched crystal base on black semi-gloss wood pedestal end tables ● round black coffee table with lipped top and gilded criss cross apron detail ● 2 framed identical floral art prints on Benjamin Moore’s ‘Windham Cream’ wall ● area rug with subtle center pattern and damask patterned border

 

25. Nesting Coffebe Tables

warm gray seating furniture set with low armrests and Benjamin Moore’s ‘Carrot Stick’ accent wall with white framed geometric art prints and mounted decorative trays with waterfall timber hall table with all-white table lamp calling back wooden cube side table and nesting coffee tables with books calling back accent wall under black and white patterned area rug and wooden double door to step-down living room with recessed stair stepsPoints of Interest ● warm gray seating furniture set with low armrests ● Benjamin Moore’s ‘Carrot Stick’ accent wall with white framed geometric art prints and mounted decorative trays ● waterfall timber hall table with all-white table lamp calling back wooden cube side table ● nesting coffee tables with books calling back accent wall under black and white patterned area rug ● wooden double door to step-down living room with recessed stair steps

 

26. Matching Tables

L-shaped seedpearl sofa with coordinated throw pillows and round wooden coffee table with open shelf underneath matching the side table with framed photographs with white Venetian blinds on sliding glass windows and wall-mounted landscape art with seedpearl velvet carpet matching the sofaPoints of Interest ● L-shaped seedpearl sofa with coordinated throw pillows ● round wooden coffee table with open shelf underneath matching the side table with framed photographs ● white Venetian blinds on sliding glass windows ● wall-mounted landscape art ● seedpearl velvet carpet matching the sofa

 

27. Matching Fabrics

2 facing seafoam green sofas and matching oversized ottoman coffee table with rose red welt and floral patterned seafoam green drapery and valance on casement windows with arched transom and weeping willow vaulted ceiling with crown molding and walls with framed art calling back drapery with side table with tablecloth matching the drapery and scalloped wooden tray top end tablePoints of Interest ● 2 facing seafoam green sofas and matching oversized ottoman coffee table with rose red welt ● floral patterned seafoam green drapery and valance on casement windows with arched transom ● weeping willow vaulted ceiling with crown molding and walls with framed art calling back drapery ● side table with tablecloth matching the drapery ● scalloped wooden tray top end table