The shape of the rooms has a lot to do with the way we decide to decorate them, because we always have to make the most of those square meters. So let's see what we can do if we have a long room. Decorating a long living room is a challenge, because space is concentrated.
Today there are many homes that have rooms that are not spacious, which is a disadvantage when it comes to decorating. But if we follow some guidelines and tips we can make that long living room cozy and it doesn't seem so cramped.
Brings a lot of light
One of the main things that we must do in the elongated rooms is to give light, since in the area furthest from the window we will not have so much and it may get dark. So we must remove curtains or put them very thin to try to get as much light as possible. If the windows are small and we have the possibility of enlarging them it is also a great idea, since the more light the bigger the room will seem.
Use the color white
This is a trick that works for all the spaces that are small in our home. White is a tone that expands spaces thanks to the fact that it brings a lot of light, and this is very important if we have a narrow space, since it will need that luminosity, especially on the ceilings. The floor should be light if it is not white, as it also matters when it comes to giving space. Evidently, we can use white as a base but everything in white can be excessive. So when adding colors it is always better to opt for light pastel tones that bring joy without subtracting light. From light lilac to pale pink. Of course, these tones should be added through textiles.
Use perspective
For a space look longer we can always use perspective. Stripes are a good way to do it. In addition, if we leave the windows open, the room will seem to extend outside. It is a way of making us feel that this stay is longer than it seems.
A television on the wall
If we do not want the television cabinet to occupy too much, we will get a flat screen that we can anchor on the wall. A) Yes we will not have to buy a wide piece of furniture, but only an auxiliary furniture for the lower part, which will help us to have more space for the sofa and a small coffee table if we want to put it. Nowadays it is easy to find some television furniture that is narrow and small, suitable for those floors that do not have too many square meters.
Use the essentials
Although we want to have a room with all those things and details that we like, if ours is small we should think about adding only what is necessary. So we can make a list with the essential furniture that we need. From a sofa to a TV cabinet with storage or a side table. If we want libraries we can add them if there is space, although they will be narrow and not too wide so as not to take up much space. We must avoid that the room seems crowded with things, because finally it happens that if we have too much we do not see what matters.
Choose the sofa well
In light tones to give luminosity but also with a design that helps us not to make the room smaller. An elongated living room is difficult to decorate and you have to choose very well the elements that you add. The sofa must also be elongated and it is almost better to do without the chaise longue, as it may close an area of the room if it is very narrow. In addition, it must have little bottom to occupy less. This does not mean that it will not be comfortable, because there are equally comfortable.
Possibility of a dining room
If our living room is small, we may need to do without the dining room in case it is not absolutely necessary to give more space to the leisure area with the sofa. But if we want to have it anyway, we can choose the extendable tables, which can be closed when there are no more people. This helps us to expand the capacity of the dining room if necessary. In addition, we like the idea of benches, since since they do not have a backrest they allow us to store them under the table taking up less space.
A mirror in the background
This is one way to make the room appear more spacious. With the windows we create perspective to the side, but we can make the back of the room is wider if we add a mirror. It will reflect the light and make the room appear to extend further into the background, especially if it is facing the window. As we have said many times, mirrors help us create light and spaciousness.