The design of this white farmhouse living room radiates warmth and comfort, which is rustic yet refined. By utilizing white, the atmosphere is light and spacious, and by incorporating wooden accents and natural textures, the design adds a touch of organic warmth.
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Small living rooms may be limited in size, but they can more than make up for it in flair. There’s really no good reason why a small living room cannot be as stylish as a bigger one. Whatever its shape and proportions, there are a ton of small living room ideas and tricks of the trade to help you make the most of the available space in your tiny living room and transform that awkward, small living room into something elegant and classy.
Here are some of our favorite living room designs for small living rooms. From the smart selection of furniture, colors, and lighting to the careful planning of layout and styling, you can do many things to maximize every bit of space in your living room—all while elevating its design.
02 of Light and Airy Small Living Room Ideas
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This modern small living room features a soft color palette with hues of white, cream, and beige. The use of light-colored fabrics enhances the airy feel of the space. Furniture with clean lines and a minimalistic design all contribute to the uncluttered and spacious atmosphere.
03 of Modern Cozy Living Room With Small Footprint
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This modern cozy living room design is a perfect blend of style and comfort. The space features contemporary furniture with clean lines and sleek designs that provide a polished and sophisticated look. To create a cozy atmosphere, the room incorporates plush textiles, such as throw pillows and soft area rugs.
04 of White and Gold Small Living Room
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This white and gold living room is a perfect blend of luxury and sophistication. The room features a neutral white color palette that is accentuated with pops of shimmering gold accents, such as the gold-framed mirror and table. The space is designed with plush, comfortable furniture like an overstuffed sofa, elegant armchairs, and a soft rug that adds to the cozy feel of the room. The gold accents, combined with white walls and furnishings, provide a chic ambiance that radiates elegance and refinement.
05 of Luxurious Modern Living Room
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This luxurious, modern living room features a sophisticated and elegant design, with a focus on refined materials and sleek lines. The space is decorated with high-end furniture pieces, including a plush sofa and armchairs upholstered in premium fabrics, and a polished coffee table. The design is further complemented by modern art and tasteful décor, such as sculptures and vases.
06 of Brown and Cream Living Room
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A brown couch with white-checked cushions sits on a white rug with a brown-line pattern. A round circular coffee table holds living room table decor; a bowl of pine cones, a golden reindeer, and candlesticks in holders. A similar diamond pattern is picked out on the mirrors behind the couch.
07 of Earth-toned Small Living Room Ideas
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This traditional earth-toned living room is designed with warm, natural colors that create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The color scheme comprises of various shades of brown, beige, tan, and green. This design incorporates natural materials such as wood, stone, and plants to bring a touch of the outdoors inside.
08 of Minimalistic Modern Living Room
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This small living room design embraces a minimalistic and modern style, showcasing a clean and uncluttered aesthetic. The furniture pieces are both simple and functional, with clean lines and a neutral color palette of whites, blacks, and grays.
09 of Bright and Cozy Living Room
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This lovely living room features a bright and cozy design that creates a welcoming ambiance with a mix of practical and comfortable elements. The space is decorated with light and fresh colors, such as white and light gray. Soft, plush furniture, including a comfortable sofa and armchairs paired with fluffy rugs and cushions, enhances the snug feel.
10 of White and Minimalistic Modern Living Room
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This modern living room design features a minimalistic and sleek look, with a predominantly white color palette that creates an airy and spacious feel. Clean-lined furniture and a lack of clutter enhance the minimalist aesthetic. The space also has a focus on natural light with large windows that provide ample light, creating a bright and airy ambiance.
11 of Rabbit Décor and White Flowers
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As you enter this living room, you’ll notice the rabbit decor on floating wood shelves on the white wall. Small white flowers are laid on a wooden tray on a white coffee table on the beige rug. Be sure to add some dark blue pillows on the white couch to add a touch of contrast.
12 of White Farmhouse Living Room With Bold Patterns
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This white farmhouse living room exudes a sense of warmth and comfort with its rustic yet refined design. The use of white creates an open and airy feel, while wooden accents and natural textures add a touch of organic warmth.
13 of White and Cozy Living Room Layout
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This living room features a cozy and inviting atmosphere with a bright and airy design. The use of a white color scheme with neutral accents creates a sense of openness and tranquility. Comfortable furniture such as a plush sofa and armchairs, paired with soft throw pillows and a fluffy rug, enhance the cozy ambiance.
14 of Living Room Corner Décor With Gray Sectional
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A vintage drawer with multiple small shelves sits in the corner of a living room decorated with a vintage mirror, farmhouse pictures, and floral arrangements. Fall décor is spread throughout the drawers and a planter of dried flowers sits on the floor beside it. A gray sectional is wrapped around a wood coffee table with black legs. A wood tray embellishes the table with a white mug holding dried flowers surrounded by fall décor. The sectional holds white and gray throw pillows. Black-framed wall art adorns the wall behind the sectional next to a window.
15 of Fall-themed Small Living Room Design
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This fall-themed small living room design incorporates rich, earthy tones like deep oranges, browns, and rust reds. To emphasize the autumn ambiance, textured materials like flannel and wool, and rustic décor such as wooden accents, and woven baskets are used.
16 of Minimalist Patriotic Centerpiece for a Living Room
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Two small American flags are placed within a white pitcher with white hydrangea stems. The wood coffee table matches the white color of the farmhouse area rug, sofas, shiplap walls, and accent pillows.
17 of French Country Cream Couch Idea
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A thoughtfully decorated living room space features a Parisian-style cream couch with dark wood trim. Behind the couch is a slim console table styled with antique books and small olive plants in terracotta pots. There is framed black chalkboard mounted to the wall, picking up on the black of the hanging chandelier.
18 of White, Nordic-inspired Living Room Design
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A white Nordic living room design features a clean, minimalistic aesthetic that is inspired by the simplicity and functionality of the Scandinavian design. The space is characterized by a bright and airy atmosphere, with white being the predominant color. Decorative accents are kept to a minimum, with a focus on functional items that can also serve as decorative pieces.
19 of Snug and Cozy Small Living Room
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This small living room features a light earthy color palette that creates a cozy atmosphere. Soft, plush furniture and textured décor like woven throws, fluffy rugs, and soft cushions can also enhance the snug feel. The room is designed with big windows to allow for ample natural lighting to come in, enhancing the comfort of the room.
20 of Small, Neutral Living Room
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This timeless neutral living room features a classic design that exudes elegance and sophistication. The room is decorated with soft shades of beige, cream, and gray, creating a serene and calming atmosphere. The plush seating arrangements, upholstered in soft, durable fabrics, invite relaxation and comfort.
21 of Yellow Flowers and Bronze Beads
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This stylish living room shows off modern coffee table décor with a tray of vases filled with fall colors and a large assortment of bronze beads. The furniture is in tasteful neutrals, letting the white of the coffee table and window shutters shine through.
22 of Traditional Farmhouse Living Room
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The warm and inviting ambiance of this traditional farmhouse living room design is achieved through a mix of rustic and country-style elements. A comfortable sofa upholstered in natural fabrics, complemented by handwoven rugs, embroidered pillows, and antique lamps, is paired with a practical wooden table, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
