Furnishing a small living room is an opportunity not to be missed to focus on products of the highest quality and have fun playing with various visual tricks that distract attention from the size of the space to bring it to comfort. That's right, because a small living room is often more comfortable than a larger one, more intimate and informal and for this reason it deserves particular attention to detail: from the choice of colors to the lights, to the accessories that must be measured to the millimeter. Let's see together some examples of concrete suggestions and furnishings suitable for setting up a small but comfortable living room full of personality.

Dare with colors to catch the eye and entertain

Audrey by Gallotti&Radice

The rule according to which in small spaces it is appropriate to use neutral colors is ready to be broken: green light for bright and decisive shades not only for their beauty but also because they catch the eye, create focal points and therefore divert attention from the size. Here are some examples: the Alcove two-seater sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra (on the cover) has a small footprint and is available in many colors full of energy. Just like the Audrey sofa by Massimo Castagna for Gallotti&Radice : a reference to the 1920s can be recognized in the rounded lines made current by the squared backrest and especially in the mustard yellow version. In addition, its curved shape can be a valuable aid to make the most of even an irregular space.

Playing with transparencies and reflections to broaden perception

Neutra by Fiam

Among the materials to be preferred in a small living room there is undoubtedly the transparent crystal which, unlike any other material, does not create visual obstacles and therefore allows the gaze to extend without limits. For example, you can choose for the coffee table, such as those from the Neutra collection by Rodolfo Dordoni for Fiam with an essential and discreet design and available in three different sizes. The use of mirrors on the walls is another classic trick to broaden the perception of space and those from the Deadline line by Ron Gilad for Cassina are very interesting and decorative, also available in a colored variant.

Deadline by Cassina

Focus on furnishings with "strategic" proportions

Febo by Maxalto

Even if space is limited, it is not necessary to give up any furniture, but rather to choose it with a pinch of cunning. Instead of the classic sofa, for example, we can opt for a combined combination of chaise longue and armchair, such as the very comfortable one by Febo by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto , an ode to informal but elegant comfort. The classic sidetable can be replaced by an integrated coffee table, like the one from the Family Life collection by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani , versatile and available in various colors, it can be moved according to needs and takes up very little space.

Family Life by Living Divani

Take advantage of the heights with "vertical" furniture and lights

Arda by Capodoera

Let's not forget the walls and heights, a precious reserve of space to be enhanced. How? Rather than inserting a central light source that would further restrict the perceived space, it is better to opt for slender wall lights, such as the Verticale wall lamps by Occhio that generate two opposite light cones that enhance the vertical surfaces. The same setting can be applied to bookcases: Arda by Alessio Bassan for Capod'opera is narrow and long, available in various wood and color finishes and the solution of combining multiple elements to create a furnishing and decorative system at the same time is interesting.

Io Verticale by Occhio

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