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Apartment living room decor can be a tricky task due to the limited space and rental restrictions. Naturally, you will want your apartment living room to be extremely cute since it is the area of your apartment that will be most commonly used by yourself and others. However, your apartment living room will also need to be practical with storage opportunities and living room furniture that is arranged to make the most of the square footage.
If you are looking for apartment living room ideas, then this post is for you! From coffee tables to floor lamps, you will find everything you need to be inspired to decorate your own apartment living room.
This post is all about apartment living room decor ideas!
Apartment living rooms are the best space for displaying large quirky art pieces. Huge art pieces will emphasize the vertical space in your living room and, it will look higher end. Your art is key to your apartment living room decor because it will serve as a focal point to your space.
A great place to find large art is at your local thrift store, etsy, or online consignment shops.
Since it is unlikely that you can change the architecture of your apartment, it is absolutely crucial that you make a statement with your furniture choices in your living room. Whether you have a spacious living room or a tiny living room, creating focal points with beautiful furniture is a must.
A great way to find unique furniture is to buy things second hand or from boutique furniture stores. Some of my favorite places to shop for furniture are Facebook Marketplace, Chairish, and Etsy.
A great way to level up your living room decor is to mix and match patterns and colors in a tasteful way. I always seek out expert project advice from professional interior designers like Kelly Wearstler. Kelly says that using patterns “adds so much energy to a room.” The best way to incorporate and layer patterns in your room is to stick to a color scheme and use patterns that bring out different colors of the scheme.
If you are into simple living room apartment decor, then a great way to keep it interesting is by having modern armless furniture with a fun colored fabric paired with minimal art, a simple rug, and a glass coffee table.
This burnt orange modular sofa is everything with it’s simple and functional design and rich color. It pairs so well with clean cream rug and sleek glass coffee table. The couch doesn’t need extra decor which is why the simple throw blanket and linen throw pillows are a perfect choice!
If color is not your thing, then draw interest through your decor with texture and shape! This living room is very simple with little wall decor, a neutral color scheme, and a few pieces of furniture that do not over crowd the space. However, it remains stylish through it’s unique furniture, funky rug, and thoughtful lighting.
The white boucle couch brings in a nice texture that sets it apart from the rest of the white tones in the apartment. Little pops of color in the abstract rug draw the eye around the room. A little pattern is added into the room through the marble and glass color coffee table.
A simple way to decorate a small space like your living room is to highlight your natural light in your apartment. In this image you can see that the visual weight of the room is held by the windows. This is done by have low profile furniture that doesn’t obstruct the windows and allows the light to be the focal point of the living room.
If you have a small apartment living room, you will have to get creative with the arrangement of your furniture to make it a multifunctional space. Small living rooms need space saving furniture like that skinny bar top and mini desk. Additionally, having storage space for your knick knacks is key to avoiding visual clutter that will make your small space feel cramped.
Small apartment living rooms often need the best interior design plans. You want to utilize every square inch to the best of your ability.
When you live in a small apartment, you will definitely be looking for ways to create storage space. A great way to add some additional space for storage in your small living room is to invest in furniture with storage space. The additional room for storage really makes all the difference in a small apartment.
Glass piece of furniture is perfect for a compact living room. When you are working with small spaces like a small apartment living room, it is easy for it to feel over crowded with furniture. Since glass furniture is transparent, it will look like it is taking up less space and will make the room feel more open.
Creating a cozy living space is always the goal when you are living in an apartment. You may have some very bland walls and floors in your living space, but you can add warm colors to give it a more homey feel. Adding rich reds, oranges, and mustard yellow are great color options to add some warmth and coziness to your entire space.
Lighting is the key to creating your cozy dream home. Add in a floor lamp, replace outdate lighting fixtures, throw in a lamp on your kitchen counter. I promise you that if you prioritize unique warm lighting through your big or small living space, every room will be your favorite room.
Using a combination of new modern and older traditional furniture will give you a cozy vibe. This makes your home look more eclectic and personal to you which will make you living space more homey and interesting. Also, adding in plants into your living room will really bring the space to life.
If you are into a modern style in your apartment, you will want to create an open plan living space with low profile furniture. You will see in almost any modern design that the furniture is low to the ground. Lower furniture is a visual trick to make the room feel like a larger space.
Additionally, you do not want to over crowd the wall space with art. Modern living rooms tend to take a more minimalistic approach to wall art. Maybe even having an empty wall will achieve this look.
Modern apartments often have a pretty simple neutral color palette and a variety of materials and textures. You can see in this photo of an open plan apartment that there is stone, wood, glass, metal, tweed, leather, and velvet with a super simple color scheme.
Avoiding furniture that is all the same material or comes in a set will make your apartment look more elevated and thoughtfully designed.
Buying second hand furniture and home decor is one the most affordable ways to decorate a living room apartment. Plus, you will find one of kind items! The best things to shop second hand are lighting, tables, chair, and decor pieces like vases, candle sticks, coffee table books, etc. A few awesome places to shop second hand online are Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, and Chairish.
Adding some unique lighting to your space is my personal favorite detail to add. Paper lanterns are a super affordable option for lighting in your space. Another great option for inexpensive cool lighting is to thrift lamps and add a unique lamp shape.
Adding in a shelving unit to your walls like these DIY shelves is a great way to make your living room feel more custom while sticking to a budget. You will also add more space for storage which is always a plus, especially if you live in a small apartment. You can find shelves similar to these for super cheap on amazon or you can build them yourself fairly easily!
TVs can be a total eyesore in the living room. Adding your TV to a wall of shelves filled with decor is a great way to make your TV blend into your living room. Use books, vases, art, and any other interesting objects to bring your shelves to life!
Another option for disguising your living room TV is to surround it with a gallery wall. Having a collection of art on your wall draws your attention away from the big black screen. Also, I am obsessed with this bright green TV stand that adds a pop of color to the space.
Having carpet floor in your small living room apartment is not the end of the world! Using a large rug that compliments your rug floor is a great way to elevate your carpeted space. You definitely want go as big as you can with rugs because the bigger the rug the more high end it looks. If you are looking for a rug that won’t cost you a fortune, then I would recommend check in out rugsusa.com.
You can also use overlapping rugs to cover more floor space if you are really not feeling the carpet flooding. The best way to layer rugs is to use a more simple geometric patterned rug with a more traditional colorful rug. You do not want to use a solid on solid, but you can definitely experiment with layering different patterned rugs.
Using pops of neon on your walls, in your throw pillows, and other decor will distract the eye from a bland carpet. If you use a touch of bright reds, cobalt blues, and chartreuse you will definitely create a visual distraction.
Another tip for carpeted floors in rental living rooms is to keep your carpet clean. Your apartment will look a lot more presentable with a clean freshly vacuumed carpet.
This post was all about apartment living room decorating ideas and tips. If you liked this post, you may also enjoy reading: 11 apartment bathroom decor ideas!
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