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A light colour palette will make your living room appear bigger

Lighter colours reflect more light, making your living room appear brighter and more spacious. Choose a neutral shade such as beige or light grey to create a calming and relaxing environment. Or you could choose a light colour such as pale pink or mint green for a subtle pop of colour without overwhelming the space. Also, painting the ceiling a lighter colour than the walls can create the illusion of height, making your small lounge appear taller than it is.

Don’t shy away from dark colours

Your living room may be small, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go for a rich and luscious colour scheme. This living room has got the balance just right with dramatic blue wallpaper and dark accessories, combined with French doors to let plenty of natural daylight in and a large mirror to bounce light around the room. Many interior experts advise against using dark colours in a small living room, but you shouldn’t shy away from them completely. You can still opt for a rich colour palette in your small room, just make sure you offset the dark shades with light décor, furniture, and home accessories.

Enhance natural light with mirrors

Natural light helps to brighten up a small living room, however not every room has large windows with ample light. Mirrors can help you to enhance the natural daylight in your small living room. By being strategic about where you place your mirrors, you can reflect daylight and create a brighter and more inviting living area. You could hang a large wall mirror on a wall adjacent to your window, or place lots of decorative mirrors all around for a gorgeous display.

Avoid patterned flooring

If your goal is to make your living room look bigger, then it’s best to steer clear of decorative flooring. Try to avoid busy patterns or contrasting colours, as they can make your floor look messy. Instead, choose a flooring option that doesn’t use patterns, such as hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, or carpet. If you choose wood or wood effect flooring, go for wide planks – they’ll help to make your room look more spacious. Another way of making your living space feel even bigger and brighter is to paint the floor the same colour as your walls.