How to make a small living room look and feel bigger – 19 ways to expand your space with clever colour, curtain, sofa and mirror tricks

A small living room painted in pink with wall panelling, a dark velvet chaise sofa and a mirror above the fireplace.

Having a small lounge is not uncommon these days. And while there is charm in embracing its tiny nature and making it even cosier and more cocooning, more often than not, our instinct is to look for tips and tricks on how to make a small living room look bigger instead.

And there are many different ways and small living room ideas you can put into work to visually expand your living space – with the help of everything from the right living room colour scheme to clever small living room design rules.