A small space isn’t a big issue but you know what can be? A narrow space! Even if it’s long or tall, there will be certain problems with layouts and making it look bigger. If you don’t furnish it right, it may look cluttered or like a long alley, so what to do with a narrow room? We’ll consider some ideas in the context of narrow living rooms.
Change The Function
If you have really a small and narrow piece of space, it might the best idea to turn it into a TV area. That means that here you will only have a sofa and a TV, and you will use this zone for watching something, while all the rest of the functions will be realized somewhere else. It works if you love watching films and don’t invite guests too often.
This Nordic dining and living room is a lovelyblack and white space with smart storage solutions.
Limit the number of furniture pieces not to clutter the narrow living room butadd decor if you feel like it.
Tall ceilings solve the problem here: the narrow space looks bigger and airier than it is.
This neutral living room doesn't look narrow because the furniture chosen is sleek or very lightweight-looking.
Though this neutral living room is narrow, it accommodates a lot: a sofa and a chair, a pouf and a table, a TV console and lamps.
This narrow space is done with stylish modern furniture and some natural colors, and is extended to the balcony.
This is a cool and well-organized TV zone with some wicker furniture.
Highlight The Architecture
Accent The Lines
You can highlight the attic ceiling, unique wall and window shapes in order to distract attention from the width of the space. In a small living room it will work very well.
This narrow space is done with only a sofa and a chair, a couple of poufs and a built-in storage unit.
This is not just a TV zone, it's a narrow living room with decor and plants, which is extended to the balcony.
Though being small, this space accommodates a working zone, a living room with a hearth and some chic decor.
A smaller sofa and a couple of chairs are a nice combo for a narrow living room, and built-in shelves will provide storage space.
This beautiful modern living room shows off everything necessary: a fireplace, a sofa, some chairs and stylish decor.
The L-shaped and TV unit combo is perfect for a narrow living room, and built-ins next to the fireplace save much space.
A small sofa and a large chair are a nice combo for a narrow space, and incorporating texture makes this room look eye-catching.
Highlight Or Imitate The Height
Height feels like more space and a narrow yet tall room doesn’t look small. If you have a tall ceiling, make sure to highlight it with some means: large scale art, big chandeliers, tall windows and so on. If not, imitate a high ceiling making floor to ceiling windows or furniture.
Though being narrow, the living room is very well styled with a right amoutn and size of furniture and lots of greenery.
This is a minimalist Tv area done only with a couple of necessary things, and it's a very functional one.
This mini TV space is styled and decorated well, and a high ceiling makes it look spacious.
I love the idea of using an L-shaped sofa in a narrow space, thanks to its size it's functional and doesn't clutter the room.
Filling your living room with light will guarantee that it will look bigger.
This narrow TV area is paired with a small kitchen, and together they make maximum of this small space.
This narrow room accommodates not only a living but also a dining space, and it doesn't look narrow thanks to the furniture scale.
Consider The Furniture
Find A Right Layout
If you place the furniture along the walls, the space will look even longer and narrower, so such a layout isn’t a good idea. Create various zones in a long and narrow space using furniture to visually separate them, or just don’t place everything at the walls.
This little modern TV zone is a great solution for a narrow space, and it will fulfill most functions of a living room.
Built-in furniture is a perfect idea for any small room, and not cluttering it with other furniture will make it even cooler.
This farmhouse living room is furnished smartly: an L-shaped sofa, a coffee table and a TV console are all that you see here.
To avoid an alley-like look, play with the furniture shapes like here: this pink curved sofa isn't only a trendy piece but also a perfect idea for a narrow room.
This creatively shape room looks adorable, and the size of the room highlights the architectural feature even more.
Choose Right Furniture
Forget long and narrow sofas and stick to a couple of loveseats or an L-shaped sofa and chairs. Such furniture can be placed so that the room didn’t remind a long alley and the layout will be functional.
If your space is very small, you can stick to only a narrow TV zone, for which this space will be enough.
Adding colorful touches and statement items will distract attention from the room's size.
Smart built-in storage furniture will save you a lot of space in a narrow room.
This narrow living room takes advantage from its height, which makes it look more spacious.
This attic living room is narrow but it doesn't feel this way because of smart furniture choice: only necessary pieces not to clutter the space.
Flood the living room with light to make it look larger than it is. (via domino).
Build In Furniture
If you need storage, stick to built-ins because they will save space, and if these are floor to ceiling shelves, they will make your ceiling too higher.
Flood the living room with light to make it look larger than it is. (via domino).
This narrow living room is furnished right and styled so cozy that you won't even consider if it's small or not. (via thecraftyhacks).
If there's not enough natural light, think of adding a skylight as light makes spaces bigger. (via apartmenttherapy).
Get Mirrors
A mirror will reflect the light making the room bigger and if it’s a tall mirror, it will make the room look taller, too. This is a win-win idea, so get a tall mirror or make a mirror gallery wall.
Accent the room with bold colors and unusual decor to make it look cooler and not to highlight that it's narrow. (via jmorrisdesign).
This stylish contemporary TV area is done with some built-in furniture and a sofa. (via tuacasa).
Distract attention from the look of the room with bold colors like here: rust and green.
The tall ceiling is accented with an artwork place higher and a pendant lamp, which makes the room look larger.
If your narrow room is tall, this is perfect as it already looks bigger, you just need to highlight this height.
This narrow space looks bigger thanks to the high ceiling that is highlighted with a large artwork and small scale furniture.
Add Color Accents
Bright colors distract attention from the rest of the room, and nobody will notice it’s narrow. Make an accent all, buy bold furniture or some accessories and voila!
Start styling the room with an L-shaped sofa, and build the layout around it adding objects you need.
The height of the ceiling is highlighted with suspended greenery and the tall mirror that also add light to the space.
Make a narrow TV zone with some floating or built-in storage units to make it as effective as possible.
Scandinavian design done right! A sofa, a couple of tables, a chair, a console with a TV - all of these areplace in a narrow space so cohesively that it doesn't seem small.