Minimalist Style in Small Living Rooms

Just because you have a fun-size living room, does not mean you have to skimp when it comes to decorating. Read these small but important tips.

Creating an insanely chic small space is a cinch if you stick to a monochromatic palette.

When square footage is exceptionally tight, make the most of your living room with small-scale furniture.

You do not need a lot of stuff to make an elegant statement. The marble coffee table is an attractive focal point. The green leather pouf and blue velvet side chair offer up eye-catching seatings. A plush Scandinavian inspired rug feels fantastic under bare feet. The starburst mirrors add sparkle without going overboard. The fiddle leaf fig tree, shown on the right, brings a touch of nature.

Got high ceilings? A tall fiddle-leaf fig tree, as shown on the left, will contrast beautifully with crisp white walls. The rug on the floor adds a dose of room warming orange color while unifying the room's color scheme.

Make a small living room that feels stuffed in a tight corner feel more welcoming with these simple decorating tips. The rug on the floor carves out the nook. The window is the central focal point. The sofa below it anchors the area. The gallery wall on the left further defines the space. A small-scale marble coffee table and mid century side chair bring practical function.

Black walls add depth to this small living room. Loads of sunlight and the tall white storage unit on the left keeps the space from feeling cramped or dreary. An inexpensive striped rug anchors the room. The plush sofa makes things extra inviting. The armchair adds a pop of colorful interest. The oval glass topped coffee table takes up very little visual space.