A small living room can still be calm and uncluttered. The trick is choosing pieces that do double duty and placing them carefully.
Float a console behind the sofa
A narrow sofa table behind the couch adds a surface for lamps and books and visually divides an open-plan space.
Choose storage seating
Storage chests and benches give you seating for guests and a place to hide blankets and toys.
Keep pathways clear
Aim for one clear 30-inch path through the room. Push larger storage pieces against walls and keep the center open.
Go low and long
Low sideboards keep sightlines open and make the ceiling feel higher, while still offering closed storage.
Edit seasonally
Rotate decor and blankets with the seasons and store the rest. Fewer items out means less to dust and more room to breathe.
See our living room storage furniture.