Seven ideas for small living rooms

Small rooms can be the most charming rooms in a home. The trick is to make every piece earn its place.

Go bigger on the rug

A rug that reaches under every piece of furniture makes a room feel larger, not smaller.

Choose leggy furniture

Sofas and chairs on legs let the floor run underneath, which reads as more space.

Fewer, larger pieces always look calmer than lots of small ones.

Use mirrors wisely

Place a large mirror opposite or beside a window to double the daylight.