Since the living room is the place that you and your family will spend most of your time, plus the place you'll entertain most, you want to have a space that is organized, yet offers a furniture design that will allow you to have all your favorite electronic devices at your fingertips.

Little Big Room

1) A round coffee table works best in small spaces. It allows people to move freely, and it doesn't matter if the table  is not centered in front of the sofa.

2) Try painting horizontal lines on two walls with three different shades of white, alternating between flat, eggshell and glossy finishes. The shimmering walls add depth and expand the room.

3) Don't be afraid to place a single chair opposite a door or window. This creates a sense of openness.

Walls and Furniture

4) Cover an entire wall with a large poster, print or photograph and then pull your sofa away from the wall. This creates the illusion of higher ceilings and allows for some breathing space.

5) Use a fully adjustable swivel floor lamp in one corner of the room. It will create the appeareance of a clean, tidy and uncluttered space.

6) Ottomans are useful in tight spaces because they can double as side tables or extra seating when necessary.

Mirror Use:

Mirrored closet doors are a fantastic way to make any room appear larger. They create an illusion of more space, which helps smaller rooms seem larger. This is appealing for any room that is actually small and cramped. They go with any décor of a room and only add to the décor by enhancing the display of the decorations in the room.

Drapes and Storage

7) Window treatments should be light and airy and the same color as the adjacent walls to allow the eye to move without interruption.
8) A large dining table coupled with a low-hanging light fixture can become a working desk when you're not dining with friends.

9) Turn your closet into your office storage space, housing your fax machine, color copier, books and file cabinets. Then create a grid on the inside door for holding pictures and memorabilia.

10) Find the right indoor plant, such as a fiddle leaf tree, put it in a beautiful planter and cover the top with moss. This brings a rich, lush and organic outdoor flavor into your home.