The last thing you'll want to do is spend time in your small living room if it's looking cramped and crowded.

Unless, of course, you trick your eyes into believing the space is larger than it seems. It's not magic; it's just good styling and layout.

There are a plethora of clever solutions to make your small living room interior in Malaysia appear larger than it is, ranging from strategic furniture arrangement and brilliant paint methods to savvy curtain tricks.

Make your area appear larger by using these small living room designs and décor ideas in Malaysia.

1. Choose Light Colours for the Walls

Dark colours are undoubtedly popular right now, but they can be difficult to work with when it comes to small spaces.

Stick to light tones such as white, cream, and grey to keep your room plan bright, airy, and open – especially beneficial in tiny areas with limited natural light sources.

Light colours will make any small living room interior feel bright and welcoming — comfortable but not confining.

However, avoid bright whites. Instead, choose ones with a mild green, grey, or taupe undertone.

2. Mirrors can Help You Create the Illusion of More Space

It's the oldest trick in the book, but it works.  By simply adding more mirrors, you can suddenly create the illusion of space.

If you can, choose an oversized mirror to cover a whole wall. By reflecting light and, of course, the interior design, the mirror will create the appearance of space, thus doubling your interior space. 

To enhance the overall look, keep the colour pallet light and airy as mentioned above. 

3. Use Alternative Furnishings

If you have a small living room interior in Malaysia, you should never jam in too much furniture. 

Instead, pick a sofa that is proportionate to the size of the area, and stools if you still need extra sitting.

They'll take up significantly less space than big armchairs and can be moved simply - or used as footrests.

Sky Suites @ KLCC (Type A)

4. Paint the Skirting Boards

Paint the skirting boards the same colour as the wall to make a room feel more spacious. Doing this will make the entire wall appear much higher.

This method prevents the wall from being split, elongating it and making the room appear higher and larger.

5. Transition to an Outdoor Location Without

If your small living room interior in Malaysia has an adjoining outdoor area, whether vast or little, embrace the illusion of more space.

Seek outdoors that are fully open to open up the area and provide a sense of freedom from inside to outside.

To combine the two spaces and make the transition from one to the other feel fluid, choose complementary furniture and furnishings to design them.

By merely knowing that the outdoor space is just beyond the threshold, any modest living area will feel larger.

6. Take Advantage of Empty Wall Space

The trick to making the most of a small space is to maximize every possible inch.

When it comes to storage, go outside the box and design unique storage solutions that make use of empty vertical space on walls and underutilized corners and nooks.

Stacking floating shelves is an inexpensive technique to use a recess area for storage.

By staggering them, you can use both sides of the wall. The openness contributes to the appearance of being bright and airy rather than boxed in.

Just be careful not to overcrowd the space; instead, utilize the shelves to exhibit your favourite books and collectables.

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7. Take Storage to New Heights

Don't squander vertical space. Hang photos, select tall furniture, and consider efficient shelf options.

A beautiful painting or wall hanging will attract the eye up, making a room appear larger than it is.

In a Nutshell

Don't allow your small living room to suffocate your sense of style. Whether you own or rent, your home can still seem elegant no matter how little it is.

With the ideas in this post, you'll fall in love with the space and never want to leave. Need help from the professionals?

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