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Holly Cockburn

What colours make a small living room look bigger? Elevate your lounge with this simple colour trick

Living room with black walls and ceiling and pink velvet sofa.

Faced with a small living room? Join the club. Whether you live in a Victorian semi or a new-build, living rooms are often quite compact, so what colours make a small living room look bigger?

Everyone wants a spacious lounge, or at least the illusion of one, but choosing a living room colour scheme that adds to this can be tricky. You could keep it simple with neutral walls but what if you're a lover of colour? There are so many opportunities out there and while there is plenty of inspiration to be found, figuring out whether it will work in your small living room isn't simple. 

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