How to Maximize Space to Create Your Dream Living Room

Whether you live in a tiny apartment or a modest starter home, maximizing living space to make your abode feel larger is a magic trick we all want to learn. Fortunately, there are a few strategic changes you can make to help your living room feel light and airy – without knocking down any walls.

1. Change the color scheme

Arguably the most important thing you can do to make a room feel spacious is to give the walls the correct shade of paint. Dark colors can make a room seem smaller, so avoid deep paint colors such as maroon, dark blue or purple.

Pastels and neutrals, on the other hand, can make the walls appear farther apart. Light-enhancing paint shades include pastel blues, greens and yellows or neutrals such as cream or beige.

2. Let in natural light

Natural light is the best thing for a small space. Leaving your windows bare means more sunlight, which is essential for creating an open look. So if you’re lucky enough to have windows, don’t cover them up with heavy blinds or curtains. Instead, try installing simple shades that you can pull up during the day and lower in the evening for privacy.

3. Be strategic with furniture choices

Painting your walls and leaving windows bare are just the first steps to a spacious room. You can also tweak the furniture to create the illusion of a bigger room. Try to find chairs and sofas with structure  – rather than an overstuffed look – with peg legs to give the illusion of more space.

As for surfaces, glass top coffee and end tables create less obstruction in the room and more light flow. You can also purchase pieces that roll away or even fold up when not in use for more versatility.

4. Invest in storage solutions

Now, what about the shelves or cabinets where you stow everything from knick-knacks to books? If you’re short on storage space, try installing additional shelves over the furniture. Then, use the shelves to artfully display key pieces you’re proud of.

Additionally, look for furniture with built-in storage and glass, rather than wood, doors. Of course, the best way to avoid an over-stuffed look is to reduce clutter by donating or selling unwanted items.

5. Bring the room together with accent pieces

Just because the living room should be clutter-free to create space does not mean it has to be boring. Put in decorative accents to harmonize with the rest of your home and your personal style.

Consider spreading a small rug in a neutral hue (but don’t cover the entire floor) and several sources of light throughout the room. Lamps that illuminate corners are especially useful after the sun goes down.

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From sofas and coffee tables to bookcases and accent rugs, Sam Levitz has a wide selection of high-quality and trendy home furnishings. Their team has the expertise and experience to help you find the right items for your specific needs and budget. Plus, everything in the store is on sale right now as part of the store’s summer event!

To learn more, stop into one of their Tucson locations today or visit online at SamLevitz.com.