How To Organize Small Living Rooms
Not everyone has the sprawling ranch of their dreams, with a living room that goes on for miles. Most living rooms are cluttered and lived in. If you have a small living room, there are ways to make that small space work for you rather than against you.
Creative Furnishings
There are numerous options available for seating arrangements in your living room. One of the best options, however, is to purchase furnishings that also serve as storage space.
Ottomans
Ottomans are a perfect example of how to make a small living room work for you creatively. Ottomans can store blankets, pillows, and throws, or even linens for overnight guests.
I love this shoe storage ottoman from One Kings Lane!
Josie Shoe Ottoman, Beige
from: One Kings Lane
Benches
Benches are a great way to add extra seating arrangements and store great stuff. Books, heavy-duty blankets, movies, music, and even electronics can all be stored inside benches. You can even store bench cushions when not in use.
Futons & Daybeds
Futons and daybeds work perfectly to accommodate extra seating and are great to use as a pull-out sleeper for company.
Tables
Tables with storage and plenty of it is another great way to accommodate a small space. Tables that have cubby spaces for things like playing cards or remote controls are a great way to store small items. Tables that lift up completely to reveal storage are another good way to make a small living room work for you.
Wall Space
Many people overlook the walls of their living room when looking for extra storage space.
Wall space is also a great place to push a high-back bench with storage underneath. Guests can make themselves at home, sitting on the bench up against the wall, without knowing that storage is hidden below. A folding table can be opened up in front of the bench for company and then put away when not needed.
A shelf hung with hinges at just the right level on a wall is perfect for a laptop or a desk of this “Murphy bed style.
Another excellent use for wall space is a tabletop-sized piece of wood with hinges and support – perfect for a light snack or cup of tea. When not in use, the table can be folded down and stored away, creating more space in a small area.
Or, what about this super clever idea?
Fold and Go
Folding tables, chairs, and beds were invented for a reason. They are great to use when you need them, and even greater when you don’t.
Folding chairs are easily stored in a closet or even under a bed when not in use, but they make perfect sense when you have extra company.
Folding tables can be pulled out for extra company and put away when not in use as well. Folding tables are easily decorated with nice tablecloths.
Folding beds and couches can host a guest (or two) at night and be closed back, leaving all the space free again for the daily use activities of your home.
These are just a few ways to be creative when trying to make small living rooms more functional and inviting.
What are your favorite tips to make good use of space?
