Living room - this is exactly the room, the design of which must be thought out with great care. Alas, not every apartment owner can boast of a large amount of free space and the ideal square shape of the premises. Often, narrow rooms are reserved for living rooms, the interior of which requires knowledge of certain rules. Otherwise, your guests will feel uncomfortable, which a friendly hostess will never allow. So, how is a narrow and long living room arranged ? Design with photos and practical tips are presented in the article.
The basic design rules of a narrow living room
Equipping a similar room, you should:
- Correctly emphasize.
- Properly place the furniture.
- Choose the right shades.
- And, of course, do not forget about the wonders of natural light and artificial lighting.
How to visually increase the footage?
The more windows in the room, the more spacious, bright and pleasant for perception it seems. Alas, not all rooms have such characteristics. If there are few windows, and they are small - this is not so scary. After all, designers have long resolved this problem with the help of optical illusion.
Pay attention to the walls and ceiling. We all know for a long time that it is light colors in which all surfaces are decorated that add space to the room. But this is not a hospital ward. Therefore, it is advisable to highlight part of the room with a different color. So, if you paint the walls and floor in light colors, this will add air to the room. You can also play in contrast.
To move the side walls apart, you can:
- Paint the far wall with a different or contrasting color.
- Paint the floor and ceiling in a brighter or more contrasting tone.
To make the room wider and higher will allow:
- Light wallpaper with a fine pattern.
- Horizontal stripes on the floor.
You can make the floor a unique bright accent.
Mirrors are a great way to give room to a room. But you need to hang them carefully. Otherwise, you can double the room. It is better to place a large mirror (or a group of small ones) against the far wall.
Do not hang windows with heavy curtains. Light and light textiles give the room a cozy freshness. Also, designers recommend using the zone near the window, for example, by placing a table or bookshelves near it.
Do not litter the living room with unnecessary decor items. The maximum that you can do is to place a bright accessory near the far wall of the room, which will attract the eye of the person entering.
General recommendations
Perhaps the most pressing question is how not to negate any of the advantages of a room with poorly furnished furniture. Designers give the following recommendations.
- It is better to choose furniture with a mirror surface and, most importantly, compact, which will not take up too much space. Fortunately, today the choice of narrow-form models is quite wide.
- Never place furniture strictly along walls. It is also not recommended to focus it in one area of the room or to place it only in the center.
Living and dining room
First, decide what functions your living room will perform. It can be combined with the dining room. In addition, it should be comfortable and cozy not only for your family, but also for your guests. If you decide to combine the living room with the dining room, in the first part it is advisable to install upholstered furniture, a TV and other necessary items, and in the far zone put a table, chairs and furniture for storing cutlery.
At the same time, furniture, especially in the dining room, should be small and fit into the overall design of the room. If necessary, you can divide the room into zones using glass or shelf partitions.
Arranging furniture correctly
Nowadays, it’s easy enough to save space thanks to functional furniture. Buy small sized models that won't fill the precious footage. So, replace bulky chairs with compact ottomans, a table with a low coffee table. If you have a narrow living room, the interior design for it must be selected very carefully.
Attention! Arrange furniture asymmetrically, as strict symmetry will only emphasize the unsuccessful shape of the living room.
Tricks in the form of hanging shelves and built-in furniture will free up space.
Designers advise using corners to the maximum and do not forget about corner furniture. It will allow you to save a couple of meters. In addition, try to occupy short walls, and leave long ones as free as possible.
Color selection
As you can see, the design of the narrow living room in the photo is characterized by calm harmony.
Often such rooms are decorated in soothing colors, without excessively bright accents. First of all, it calms the human psyche and allows her to completely relax. In addition, such rooms look cozy and warm. Of course, you can prefer dark tones, but they will visually reduce the room. The moderate use of dark will help you play in contrast and visually give the room the desired shape. For example, the decoration of the entire living room in beige color and chocolate wallpaper on the far wall will expand the walls.
Ideal colors for decoration - beige, greenish, delicate lilac or bluish.
Remember that choosing one color for the living room is wrong. It is necessary to competently and skillfully combine several shades. Below you will see a table of colors in harmony with each other. Be sure to pay attention to it when choosing accessories.
Living room lighting
If we are unable to adjust the location of the windows, then the lamps are entirely in our location. But still, it is desirable that the light from the window falls into the center of the room.
For artificial lighting, it is better to choose small diameter fixtures, avoiding bulky chandeliers and bright light. Let it be soft and pleasant to perceive.
Consider a few points:
- A narrow room needs directional light fixtures that allow them to be placed in the center of the ceiling and directed to long walls.
- Placed transversely linear fixtures will balance the proportions of the room.
- Along narrow walls, place spotlights.
Decor in a rectangular living room
The main element of decor in the living room is the carpet, which can become a bright accent or a warm addition to the interior. Choose its square or oval shape so that it does not emphasize the length of the walls.
The design of a narrow living room room requires minimal wall decor. Hang a few concise paintings with scenes that fit the style of your room. Place them on the walls above the furniture (but not opposite it!) And limit yourself to this.
Avoid large flowerpots with flowers - they will look out of place. A few small green "decorations" will be enough. They can be placed on the TV, on hanging shelves, in the working area, at the desk.
Conclusion
The stylish design of a narrow living room is not the most important thing. Choose the option that you liked most. After all, there are many variations and each of them has its own zest. You are able to do the interior decoration, and you will do it no worse than the most fashionable designer, the main thing is to take into account some rules and strive to create harmony in the room.