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1. Go High Hilarey Ball / thenewsmallhouse One of the easiest ways to maximize space in a small living room, and to give the appearance that the room is much larger, is to design up.

While it has its drawbacks, a small footprint can make a home cozy. A shortage of square footage lends itself to a plethora of intimate small living room design ideas. Because you have less real ...

"A cozy living room has layers of drapery, art or photos hanging, soft seating, and layers of textures," says Lauren Sweet-Schuler. "Layers is the key to cozy, no matter the style." ...

Pinpoint the main feature of a living room and draw attention to it, Watts recommends. It could be a fireplace, a unique ceiling molding, a cool light fixture, or even not-so-boring window sills ...

In a small living room where every inch counts, less has to do more to keep clutter to a minimum. Even your sofa can bring extra function to the room, helping you save space elsewhere.