Over the years, I’ve walked into countless small living rooms where the layout was thoughtful, the lighting layered, the furniture carefully chosen – and yet the space still felt tight. More often than not, the problem wasn’t the footprint. It was the sofa.
It’s an easy mistake to make. In a showroom, darker upholstery feels sophisticated and dramatic. It adds depth and contrast. But once it’s positioned in a compact space, that same depth can feel like visual weight – and suddenly the room feels smaller than it actually is.
