14 Sneaky Styling Tricks for a Small Living Room
Go from a tight squeeze to your favorite hangout.
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This is the space where you're supposed to unwind in after a long day, but if it's cramped and cluttered you're never going to find that zen. That is, unless you trick your eye into thinking your room is bigger than it appears. These design ideas will help you do just that.
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CHRISTOPHER BAKER
Keep curtains and shades light.
Beige curtains and shades coordinate with the walls in the living room of Lisa McFadden's Hamptons cottage, a trick that helps maximize light.
Get a similar look: beige curtain panels ($20, amazon.com)
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DAVID TSAY
Go big on the floor.
In Justina Blakeney's boho-chic "Jungalow" home, bolder is always better. This is especially true in the living room, right down to the brilliant blue rug (part of Blakeney's collection for Loloi). Choosing a larger rug — even in an eye-catching pattern — is a decision that makes a room feel bigger. Unlike smaller rugs, the large size doesn't visually break up the floor.
Get a similar look: distressed blue rug ($130, amazon.com)
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TREVOR TONDRO
Add a few ottomans.
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