Space Saving Furniture Ideas for Small Living Rooms

Clever decor ideas can help you when decorating a small living space by changing a cramped room into a cosy and calming one. There’s no need to waste space in a compact living area, you just need to be more precise with your planning and furniture decisions.

Before looking at any decor plans for a small living space you first need to have an idea of how your space is likely to be used every day. Will it be used to entertain guests, chill out with a movie, or be a family space? The answer to these questions will give your room a purpose so that you can buy furniture to suit the overall use of the space.

One of the best ideas is to incorporate your living and dining areas if your living space proves to be a little smaller than you would like. Some may choose to use their space as a living and working area now that working from home is an essential part of everyday life. Choosing the right key pieces to decorate the space is a must for getting the most out of the space available to you.

Here are some ideas for furniture choices for small living rooms that may inspire you and show you that less can be more.

Invest in an Extendable Dining Table and Chair Set.

If you prioritise furniture pieces that are multi-use and can be tucked away to conserve space when not in use, this can really open up plenty of opportunities for space-saving decor plans. 

Investing in an extendable dining table and chair set can really help you to make the most out of your space. It can be useful, especially for couples or smaller families, who want the option of more space to host guests or to use when working. 

The idea of having a larger table is nice but they can often take up a lot of space and crowd a room. Having the option of significantly reducing the size of your dining table can be appealing if you want to use the space for other needs or want to make the room look bigger and free of clunky furniture and clutter.

Extendable dining table and chair sets also come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit you and your home so that you can really personalise the space you have.

Nesting Tables are multi-use and great for space saving.

If you choose storage with a small footprint, you will be maximizing your space, especially if it is a furniture piece that can be entirely tucked away when not in use. 

Having a beautiful oak nest of tables can be a really beneficial piece of furniture to add to your space. They can act as a great alternative to having a coffee table or side tables on which to store mugs, plates and other personal items.

When not in use an oak nest of tables will store away nicely in the corner of the room and only take up a small about of space. Not only this but the top-tier table can still be made useful when the others are not meaning that they could offer you a multitude of uses throughout your room.

If a set of nesting tables are too small for your room but a coffee table is too large. You can always layer two smaller coffee tables or side tables for a more streamlined look.

Having an Oak Coffee Table could be more suitable for your space and needs.

Choosing furniture can be a cumbersome process, especially in narrow spaces and small rooms so it does pay to plan how you want to arrange your furniture and what key pieces will work best for you and how you want to use your space.

Although a set of oak nesting tables may be a good choice for some, they may not suit every space, the same can be said for side tables too. Whilst they offer brilliant space-saving opportunities sometimes a living area doesn’t feel cosy without the appearance of a coffee table.

If your main goal is to make use of every inch of space within your room then the area underneath your coffee table is prime real estate for storage. Choosing a sturdy oak coffee table with storage included will provide extra storage for throws, loose gadgets and other items that can be found laying around a living area cluttering the space. 

In a living area, the coffee table will most likely be the main focal point so make sure that this is the starting point when choosing surrounding furniture and deciding how to place them. 

Looking for a coffee table that is transparent such as a glass coffee table will help to create the illusion of added space as you will be able to see more of the floor. 

Glass will also help to reflect light around the room making the space look bigger whilst also helping to add a sense of elegance and class to the decor.

Round Oak Tables can help to open a space up and look cosier.

When looking for a dining table there are many different options in terms of style, shape and overall look. Including a round oak table within your living area can help you to save space and help to make your room look bigger. 

Square tables can often be chunky and take up a lot of space in a room, however, a round oak table has softer edges and will happily sit comfortably in the corner of a room allowing you to have a family area that can also function as a workspace and a decorative side table if needed. 

Round tables also look more homely and cosy as they are designed with softer finishes that appeal to families with small children and smaller families with fewer people to accommodate at dinner time.

Consider including Console Tables for Hidden Storage Opportunities.

Homes that are small in space can still feel spacious. A carefully designed room that incorporates plenty of concealed storage and furniture that is tailored to the space can achieve a sense of comfort and convenience. 

If you’ve got a long narrow room, making use of slimline console tables can be beneficial and fit the size and shape of your space. 

Placing a console table behind a sofa can make great use as a display shelf and provides hidden storage which will maximise your room.

Having a console table under a wall-mounted television is also a good way to create storage without taking up too much space. Alternatively, having a console table to support a television is a great idea too and will help you to modernise your space whilst creating maximum storage facilities.

Small Oak Desks can be saviours when working from home.

Depending on how you wish to use your small living room, it may be a good idea to include a small oak desk to provide you will a place to work during the day or when home after normal working hours. 

If you are someone who works from home or if you have children who are partaking in home learning or just need a space to concentrate on their homework, then prioritising a small oak desk may be a necessary idea.

There are plenty of shapes and sizes to consider when thinking about investing in a small oak desk. Each could accompany a different theme so that you can still choose a style that suits your home environment and overall decor choices.

Equally, small desks can provide heaps of storage space and can also be used as display tables when not in use making them multipurpose and therefore a worthwhile investment for your home.

 

Small living room furniture arrangements can often be a challenge but small living rooms are usually much easier to decorate than their larger counterparts, especially when on a budget. The main basic rule applies for smaller areas as it would for larger ones. Choose furniture that fits the space, and don’t try to squeeze too much in at once.