Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of small living rooms. 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 small living rooms?
- Beauty and function combination – a small living room encourages you to choose furniture and design elements that are both beautiful and practical
- Easier to clean – cleaning takes less time since you have less furniture and a smaller space to maintain
- Budget friendly – you can make your living special by spending a little bit more on one or two special pieces but go budget friendly with everything else and still keep that “wow” effect in your living room
What are the main options for small living rooms?
- Furniture and Functional Accents: upholstered daybed as sofa (French, Swedish), window seat with recessed bookshelves, nesting tables, extending coffee table with draw leaves, lighted recessed accent wall floral mural with ledge doubling as shelf, built-in wooden slat partition with black cube wall planters
- Storage: recessed bookshelves, storage trunks, floating block shelves, storage coffee table, curio cabinet, modular storage, sofa with storage
- Space Enhancing Accents: mirrors (Spanish colonial-style mirror, large rectangle silver-leafed sunburst frame mirror, mirrored wall with diamond lattice frame), wall treatments (photo wallpaper, wall mural), faux-fireplace mantel, lighting (Moroccan-style lamps, swing arm wall sconce, paper lantern pendant light)
- Other Features: cornice canopy, pony wall, anaglypta ceiling, knockdown texture ceiling, textured bronze tiled fireplace
What follows are beautiful photos of small living rooms along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy indoor decorating!
1. Fresh Greens
Points of Interest ● Louis XVI armchair with brocade upholstery and tufted armchair flanking round tufted royal blue velvet ottoman ● two-tone area rug with vine motif on Ovangkol heartwood flooring ● upholstered daybed in front of double hung windows with folded white Venetian blinds and botanical print drapes on traverse rod with rings ● wrought iron and round glass end table near ottoman ● cushioned window seat with built-in recessed wall bookshelf
2. Dark Wood
Points of Interest ● ecru L-shaped sectional sofa ● black solid wood round studded coffee table with dark vase and white ceramic bowl planter ● hand scraped engineered stranded bamboo flooring ● distressed beaded wooden picture frame flanked by 2 black decorative wall discs ● colonial window with white sheer curtains
3. Silver Frame
Points of Interest ● rectangle silver-leafed sunburst frame mirror flanked by iron rod and hoop rustic candle sconces ● 2 bronze- honeycomb lattice cube candle holders on brass and glass coffee table ● faux cowhide rug layered over woven jute area rug ● white cylinder ceramic lamp on mirror rimmed side table ● dark faux bamboo frame armchair with white cushion
4. Distressed Patina
Points of Interest ● rustic wood trestle base coffee table ● distressed patina sideboard behind sofa ● vintage bookcase with beadboard backing ● 3-panel vintage chinoiserie art on wallpapered wall ● carved wood base table lamp on natural finish wooden side table
5. Vintage and Antiques
Points of Interest ● primrose pink Chesterfield sofa with star-shaped wood block side table ● hand painted measuring stick wall decor between single hung windows with tier-on-tier shutters ● black and white poster art above marble top console table with Duncan Phyfe style pedestal legs ● distressed vintage radiator heater near window ● vintage Louis XVI armchair with plaid throw pillow
6. Relaxing Lavenders
Points of Interest ● dark glass table lamp with burlap shade on antique chest of drawers in bay window nook ● misty lilac accent chair near side table with round glass top and cloth cover ● lavender violet plush shag area rug ● two-toned blue wall with white chair railing ● light stained oak hardwood floor
7. Vintage Heavyweight Boxers
Points of Interest ● vintage black and white photos of heavyweight boxers on quiet shade painted wall ● antiqued zinc top rustic coffee table with bottom gallery tray and casters ● tray ceiling with rustic pendant light with slatted shade ● relaxed Roman linen shades over windows with white Greek revival moldings ● faux cowhide area rug on dark stained engineered oak hardwood flooring
8. Arched Built-In
Points of Interest ● mounted shell on round wood and glass coffee table with wrought iron legs ● built-in arched white display shelf with lower two-door cabinet ● white faux-fireplace mantel with potted plant against elfin yellow wall ● resin baluster table lamp beside brown rice sofa with nailhead trim ● cornice molding on ceiling and Greek revival molding on windows with tall fractional grille and tier-on-tier shutters
9. Fit for Royalty
Points of Interest ● cornice canopy and draperies over antique French-style daybed ● 5-light cage shade industrial nickel wheel chandelier hanging from Anaglypta ceiling ● antique espresso storage trunk as coffee table on faux hide zebra print rug ● Louis XIV-style chair with nailhead trim and whitewashed faux-wood frame ● driftwood floor lamp beside polished antique style credenza
10. Ergonomic Sofa
Points of Interest ● recessed accent wall floral mural with ornamental silk fountain grass in hurricane vases placed on ledge ● Michel Ducaroy ‘Togo’ ergonomic quilted sofa in celery green ● wine bottle and glasses on low black Parsons coffee table ● white Lurex fabric long pile plush area rug on high gloss oak wood floor ● round glazed ceramic base table lamp on side table
11. Vacation in Morocco
Points of Interest ● rose water painted ceiling with colorful hanging Moroccan-style lamps ● traditional Moroccan-style living room with aqua foam doorway frame and mirrored wall with diamond lattice frame ● sectional sofa with damask patterned throw pillows ● octagon side tables with white bone inlay ● soapstone tile flooring
12. Forest Photography
Points of Interest ● accent wall with forest themed photo wallpaper ● small dining table with chairs set against tiered countertop ● white floating block shelves on clearwater colored wall ● white retro barrel shaped swivel chair with chrome base ● round white stone top coffee table
13. Love is All You Need
Points of Interest ● buttercream built-in bookcase with fluted columns and beadboard backing flanking fireplace ● coffee table and side table with slate top and metal base calling back area rug with similar pattern and colors ● 4-light brushed nickel finish ceiling fan ● cream glaze finish on white painted wooden fireplace mantel with granite hearth and surround ● decorative wooden phrase on mantel shelf
14. Architect’s Drawings
Points of Interest ● antique French style daybed with vintage needle point pillows ● green artichoke sculpture on wood and glass coffee table with stretcher ● semi gloss red oak wood floor with herringbone patterned seagrass area rug ● textured metallic table lamp beside daybed ● vintage framed architectural drawings mounted on walls
15. Golden Twist Rope
Points of Interest ● rustic French provincial hutch cabinet with glass doors ● single hung windows with woven wood blinds and drapery behind Turkish coffee colored sofa ● coffee table with gold-finished metal rope frame and clear glass top ● hexagonal polished silver aluminum side table with rustic brass edges ● cannoli cream ceiling with knockdown texture continuing to wall with illusion blue board and batten paneling
16. Eiffel Tower Lights
Points of Interest ● off-white slope arm accent chair beside Eiffel tower wire lamp on round thick marble top side table ● colorful leaf art print in black and copper finish picture frame above Swedish Gustavian style natural wood daybed ● textured ceramic bowl on galvanized metal stool ● lavender fog olefin shag area rug ● fog green knee wall as stair rail with white baseboard
17. Map Mural
Points of Interest ● natural wood guitar pick-shaped nesting coffee tables ● white floating box shelves above built-in wooden storage sofa with dark green cushion ● 2 bare bulb pendant lights hanging from modern ceiling with subway map mural ● built-in wooden slat partition with black cube wall planters ● solid oak hardwood flooring
18. Conch Shells
Points of Interest ● wicker shade pendant light over white painted and glazed storage coffee table ● white whelk and conch shells in vintage bent wood sieve sifter basket as decor ● rattan bentwood accent chair by curtained window ● teal green glass bottle table lamp with white tapered drum shade on side table ● distressed and whitewashed wooden door shutters against wall
19. Painted Koi Fishes
Points of Interest ● rattan serving trays and decorative oval bowls on extending coffee table with draw leaves and tapered legs ● koi fish oil painting with black frame on white mantel shelf ● fireplace with white stone mantel and raised firebox insert ● black rectangular column lamp with square shade beside fiery red sofa ● black plantation interior shutters on windows
20. Antique French Chairs
Points of Interest ● antique French daybed with tasseled bolster pillows below vintage rectangle shade swing arm wall sconce ● 2 antique Louis XV side chairs with base stretcher ● Louis XVI style armchair with nailhead trim ● vintage Turkish area rug ● lattice radiator cabinet under window
21. Pure Pastels
Points of Interest ● 2-seater sofa with baby blue slipcover ● potted plant on white painted coffee table with glazed and distressed finish ● white painted wood plank floor ● low country style white curio cabinet ● double hung full view windows behind sofa
22. Dancing Lady Flowers
Points of Interest ● roll arm sofa and contemporary wood-framed accent chairs with nailhead trim ● Oncidium ‘Dancing Lady’ orchids in round glazed planter and 3 carved-wood candlesticks on espresso coffee table with cross stretcher ● carved-wood stacked ball floor lamp in corner ● dark wooden plantation shutters on 2 opposite windows ● cane corn plant behind accent chair
23. Copper Tile Surround
Points of Interest ● button tufted travertine colored sofa ● long and narrow wooden coffee table ● vintage pharmacy style table lamp on lattice top nesting side tables ● flush hearth and fireplace surround with textured tile in bronze finish ● whitewashed architectural distressed wall decor
24. Sunny Interior Nook
Points of Interest ● 2 wrought iron sconces with glass candle holders flanking painting above brown leather club sofa ● solid wood traditional coffee table with cup and cover legs ● potted Cymbidium orchid on antique drum shaped side table ● red and green Persian area rug ● decorative plate on acrylic stand on top of antique side cabinet
25. Passionate Red
Points of Interest ● cinnamon stick wall with board and batten wainscoting ● 12-light wrought iron chandelier hanging from white vaulted ceiling with exposed beams ● 2 button tufted accent chairs facing glass inlay top coffee table ● indoor bamboo palm in white planter ● Moroccan style side table beside white DIY sofa
26. Home Sweet Home
Points of Interest ● rattan bentwood sofa and chairs with chocolate brown satin blend throw pillows ● round white paper lantern pendant light ● modular storage doubling as sideboard ● off-white small parsons coffee table with butcher block on top ● large wicker vase beside rattan sofa
27. Anthurium Leaves
Points of Interest ● roll arm leather loveseat sofa ● white spiral staircase with wooden steps ● Spanish colonial-style mirror above console table with wrought iron scrollwork base ● wood framed pictures calling back earthy tone of sofa ● potted anthuriums on small oak veneer end table