It feels amazing to finally have your own home and sit on that comfy sofa, holding your tea or coffee cup and looking outside the window, and enjoying nature.
However, when we move to another apartment or flat, we all know how difficult it is to arrange everything, from furniture to making ourselves comfortable in a new place.
If you moved to a small apartment or are planning to and are looking for simple living room ideas, let me help you out.
Well, I’m not exactly going to tell you about how to decorate your apartment, as this is not my core. But when it comes to a comfy lifestyle and mental peace, you can count on me. Surely, these two things start from home.
No one wants to live in clutter and wake up feeling tired again.
It doesn't matter whether you own a very small apartment or a big one, but decorating it from your heart and whatever budget allows you for, is what makes it a home.
In this article, we will specifically talk about very small apartment living room ideas to keep our topic within.
As I said, I’m not an interior designer; therefore, the advice or ideas you’ll get here are completely related to comfort and mental peace. So here we go.
#11 Simple Living Room Ideas For Very Small Apartment Under Your Budget
#1 Keep The Furniture Minimum
Having a small living room doesn’t mean you can’t have furniture in it. Obviously, you can. Let me walk you through some simple modern living room ideas.
When selecting furniture, be minimalist. The place should look tidy, clean and spacious.
I also live on rent in Hyderabad, so for job change reasons and unrealistically skyrocketing rent by property owners, I’ve to move from one flat to another. Currently, I live in a 1 BHK, so we have sofa-cum-bed, a small tea-pot and a bookstand, which adds cosy vibes to my place.
There is one more benefit of keeping minimalist furniture: if you’ve to move, it won’t be much of a headache.
Focus On Light Colours And Warm Lightening
Light colours don’t mean dull colours. According to me, your home represents you. So when selecting colours for your home, be extra cautious.
Select a colour palette that will resonate with your personality and lifestyle. Select pastels like baby pink, light blue, mint green, lavender and so on. Personally, I like these colours a lot due to their soothing effects.
Also, don’t go for white lights; instead, try using warm-toned lights such as soft yellow bulbs and warm white LEDs. At the end of the day, you should feel the warmth of home.
Leave Space For Natural Light
I remember when I was searching for a flat in Hyderabad, I was only looking for ventilation, and if you live in Hyderabad, you can totally relate to me.
I can’t live in a suffocated environment where there is no natural light and no ventilation. I like sunlight to fall on my face while sipping my tea (mostly) or coffee (rarely), reading or just getting into my zone.
So when I plan the interior, I make sure there is enough space for natural light.
Have Indoor Plants
Oh, I love indoor plants, and currently, I’m a big fan of round-the-clock oxygen-giving plants. Now, my living room and bedroom are occupied with Areca Palm, Snake Plant, Peace Lily, and Gerbera Daisy.
However, I also like outdoor plants, but the apartment I live in has a common balcony, so I can't decorate it. But next time, when I move, I’ll definitely opt for an individual balcony so I can keep more plants.
The best part of having indoor plants is that they give oxygen, purify air and calm your mind. When you look for simple living room decor ideas, keep this option in mind.
Decorate Balcony
As I just mentioned, I don’t have an individual balcony, but I would love to have one in future so that I can decorate it. This is going to be my number one priority when looking for very small living room decorating ideas.
But if you have one, please decorate it. It will change the complete vibe of your home and give you a reason to come back home. You can have your hot beverage while looking at the sun, stars, moon, or simply gazing at nature.
You can use soft lights, create a mini garden, and add some miniature designs.
Back home in Nagpur, I had a beautiful balcony, and I used to sit there whenever I needed some “me” time. I used to read books, drink tea or stare at the sky.
I decorated that balcony with some hanging plants, added soft lighting for evening decor and a comfy chair for relaxation. You can also add other decorative items to make it extra special.
Set the mood of a room using soft fabrics, whether it's plush throws, soft cotton bedsheets, gentle rugs or comfy cushions. Now, there are many fabrics in the market to compare with, which will help you make your decision.
Use Soft Fabrics
I've a special place for soft fabrics in my heart since the time I realised the importance of choosing the right fabric. Back then, I was never cautious of using the right fabric because I was not sure of its benefits.
I used to buy random bedsheets, rugs, curtains, cushions or anything else. But from the time I realised the importance of soft fabrics, it was never going back for me.
When you opt for soft materials or fabrics, you feel the warmth of them, making your home breathable.
Keep Small Book Shelf
If you are a reader like me, I would advise you to keep a small bookshelf in your small living room. This is going to be your personal space, where you can pause, read, reflect on your thoughts and be in your own world.
I personally believe that everyone should read at least one book per month. If it sounds like too much for you, start reading for 10 minutes a day only and see how much your life changes.
Select Motivating Frames For Your Wall
Do you know that wall decor or frames can make a significant impact on your life?
Instead of picking any random frames, pick something that inspires you every day. Something like inspirational quotes, happy moments from your life, or poetic artwork. Adding motivational frames to your wall is one of the simple living room wall decor ideas.
Imagine a scenario: you are not feeling like doing anything, feeling miserable, but when you look around and see such motivational frames, you gain the courage to start work and feel energetic.
Declutter On A Regular Basis
I don’t think that I need to add this point. Nobody likes messy and cluttered homes.
Plus, decluttering is like therapy. When you declutter and remove all unwanted things, you give your home space to breathe.
However, don’t try to clean everything in one go. Schedule a time to clean, like for organising essentials on Saturday, dusting on Friday, kitchen cleaning on Thursday evening and so on. Schedule a time that works for you.
A tidy home is equal to fewer distractions and more clarity.
Keep Kitchen And Living Room Separate
If you have enough space, please keep the kitchen and living room separate. It can still be attached, but there is enough distance between them. So it won’t look suffocated.
As I mentioned earlier, the apartment I’m living in is also very small, a 1 BHK. But there is enough space between the kitchen and the living room. To make it even better, we used a partition. So it feels like we have a separate kitchen and living room.
The main reason behind this is that the kitchen is a place where we cook, which leads to a lot of activities and strong aromas. On the other hand, the living room is a place for relaxation where we want calm and cosy vibes.
Wrap Up Time
So these are my simple budget simple living room ideas for managing your very small apartment. These ideas are based on my own experience which I personally prefer. You guys can add your own touch and make it even better.
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