Scale is determined by visually comparing an object to the space around it.
Large scale furniture in a small room.
That way you ll get the presence and gravitas of overscale furniture without swallowing too much floor space.
An oversize lamp on a petite table or one small piece of artwork above a large scale sofa creates unbalance.
Furnishing and decorating a small spaces living room is all about properly utilizing multifunctional furniture.
Sometimes a single piece of bulky furniture will add a lot of appeal to a small space.
Use similar scale when appropriate such as this substantial piece of art over the fireplace as a focal point.
Start with our selection of small space sofas some even with additional futon capabilities and pair with a narrow recliner or accent chair so there s a seat for everyone to enjoy.
Stuffing the tiny nook shown here with several pieces of small scale furnishings would make it feel cramped and crowded.
However filling most of this space with a large sectional sofa makes this compact living room very inviting.
An l shaped or sectional sofa can be incredibly useful in a large family home.
But it can leave a smaller living room or apartment looking rather cramped.
Keep the footprint small.
So look for slightly scaled down versions of large pieces.
Variation in scale throughout a room is important.
This is one of the great secrets of furnishing a pint size room.