1. Scale It Down

One thing you can do to make your living room seem larger is to scale down the furniture. If a piece of furniture is too close to the boundaries of the living room, chances are, it's too large. There should be a decent amount of space between the walls and the sides of your furniture to create a sense of spaciousness in your living room.

Steer clear of furniture pieces that take up too much of your living room's usable space. For example, you should opt for a sleek chair instead of an overstuffed sofa. The sleek chair can perform the same function without taking up as much space. If you want a large statement piece in your living room, opt for a mirror or piece of art, which can be hung on the wall. Don't waste space in your living room by positioning large statement pieces on the floor.

2. Keep a Low Profile

To create a sense of openness in your living room, you should buy furniture that is closer to the ground. Low-to-the-ground furniture pieces will make your living room seem more spacious by leaving more space above them. Nineteenth-century-style furniture pieces tend to have a low profile if you're going for an ornate and romantic look. Mid-century pieces are also good choices as they tend to be low to the ground.

While there's not much you can do to change the size of your living room, you can make the space look even more spacious than it already is by heeding the tips discussed above. To learn about moving into a spacious Northridge, CA apartment, don't hesitate to contact us.

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