How to Make a Small Living Room Look Modern

Give a small living room the illusion of more space by reducing clutter and keeping furniture and decor at a minimum. By taking a minimalist approach to decorating, the room will also take on a modern look. Since you don't have much room space to work with, choose your furniture and decor pieces with precision. Look for items that can work double duty and seek out ways to optimize storage space. Stick with a sophisticated color palette for a sleek style. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Paint the living room walls a light, fresh color, such as white or misty grey, which will complement a modern decor scheme and make the small space appear more open.

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Choose a white or black sofa featuring a contemporary design and a sleek aluminum frame. Place a coffee table with a glass top and silver legs in front of the couch, and a small, coordinating table to the side of it.

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Decorate with clear, acrylic furniture, which will take up less visual space and give the room a modern touch. Display decorative, hardcover books on a clear acrylic bookcase. Place a potted plant on an acrylic plant stand. Set a tall lamp featuring an acrylic base and a black or white shade next to a reading chair.

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Hang a large mirror over the couch to make the room appear larger. Choose a silver- or black metal-framed mirror as a modern touch. Use a grouping of small, oval or round mirrors as an alternative option.

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Add pops of bright, primary color to the living room to add visual appeal. Place a vibrant yellow decorative pillow in each couch corner, and fold a matching blanket over the back. Fill a large, square glass vase with sunny yellow tulips and display it in the middle of the coffee table.