Designing small spaces doesn’t mean a limitation of ideas. This is especially true when it comes to condo living rooms, where design choices pop in such a small place. There are countless ways to spruce up a small condo living room, from decorating the walls to airy furniture.
37 Small Condo Living Room Ideas
Check out the following 37 images of small condo living room ideas. Feel free to implement any idea or ideas you think suits your space the best!
Choose Unique Seating Options
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In rooms with limited floor space, every furniture choice you make will have a profound impact on the overall vibes. So, take advantage of every small change in your small condo living room by upgrading your seating arrangement. Choose something totally different from everything else, whether it’s hammock-y seating or something modern and contemporary like shown in this image. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with tradition, as you’ll see the more you scroll down!
Define the Space with an Area Rug
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Area rugs do a lot more than provide a satisfying feeling of fuzziness between your toes. In small spaces without little to no partitions, you can use area rugs to define the boundaries of different zones. The rug doesn’t have to span from wall to wall. Placing an area rug underneath your coffee table or between your sofa and chairs should suffice. Feel free to experiment with different pile heights and color schemes.
Stick to Bright or Neutral Color Palettes
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While on the subject of color schemes, you should know that the overall color palette will determine how airy or how constricting your small condo living room feels. Opt for brighter hues—white, brown, beige—and maintain a consistent color on all walls. You can try an accent wall, or a wall of a different color or texture, but bright or neutral colors should dominate the room. This is assuming you want your living room to feel roomier, of course!
Let the Sun Brighten Your Living Room
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Most condos have large windows. Take advantage of those windows by allowing natural sunlight to brighten your living room. This not only reduces the cost of lighting your living space, but sunlight can make you feel happier throughout the day. Even as the sun begins to dip in the sky, the setting sun may cast a muted shine into your home.
Maintain Cohesive Accents
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While the dominant color of small condo living rooms should be bright, that’s not to say the entire room should be pure-white! Play around with accents—i.e., touches of contrasting colors that provide visual interest. Ideally, you should stick to one or two accent hues, such as black and gray, gold and silver, or green and brown. The accents can really determine the type of style you want your condo to have.
Get a Few Potted Plants
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With condos being built in the middle of cities, green scenery may not be something you see very often. You can fix that by getting your condo a few potted plants. Stick to one or two large potted plants in opposite corners of your living room. Alternatively, you can sprinkle the entire living room with tiny plants on every flat surface you can find.
Make Use of Modular Furniture
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Modular furniture refers to furniture that you can arrange to fit any layout. When it comes to small condo living rooms, modular furniture can be your best friend. Have awkward corners? Try rearranging your seating layout. Angled ceilings? Those aren’t an issue if you have wall-mounted cubbies! Basically, any vertical space is real estate for storage, and modular furniture can help you make the most of it!
Hang Mirrors
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While small spaces are easier to keep lit up, keeping your lights on all day isn’t a cost-effective way of doing so. Instead, something you can try is hanging one or several mirrors on your walls. The reflective surfaces will allow light to bounce around your room, so everything gets a bit of light. Here, we see an entire wall lined with mirrors. Your mirror setup doesn’t have to be as pronounced as this. One or two on the walls with the most sunlight will make a huge impact!
Experiment with Bold Statement Art
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Statement art refers to artwork that is chosen to become the focal point in a room. In small condo living rooms, anything can be a statement piece. But to really make some noise, consider hanging an oversized portrait or painting on the wall behind your sofa. The moment people walk into the room, they’ll have no choice but to spot the work of art. It might even become a conversation starter.
Get Creative with Partitions
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Condos are pretty notorious for having a lack of partitions. This is especially true when looking at particular rooms in a condo, such as the living room. Earlier, we talked about how area rugs can define zones. You can further define zones with the help of partitions. Use whatever vertical-standing object you have on hand. This image shows a creative hanging partition, but a bookcase could work just as well.
Embrace an Open-Concept Living Space
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Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to turn into the skid. In small living spaces, this means embracing whatever you have on hand. Perhaps cluttering your living room with all sorts of decorations may not be the wisest choice. Consider leaving your walls bare and removing the coffee table altogether. Enjoy the open layout that allows for much more activities!
Maintain Privacy with Sheer Curtains
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When it comes to maintaining privacy in a condo, there’s a lot you can do. Partitions will help in keeping certain parts of your living room out of view to guests. But with ceiling-high windows, how do you prevent neighbors from across the building from peeping into your home? Sheer curtains, of course! Sheer curtains provide a decent level of privacy while also allowing some sunlight to brighten your room during the day.
Choose Armless or Thin-Framed Furniture
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The less clutter in your living room, the more you can breathe. Clutter comes in many forms, from numerous knick-knacks to unnecessary furniture and fixtures. You can create a semi-open-concept living room by choosing armless furniture and thin-framed chairs. This lets you see more of your living room from a single position, which tricks your eye into believing there’s more space than there is.
Decorate Your Walls with Cherished Belongings
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While these ideas can help make a small condo living room feel roomier, only you can determine how much it suits your liking. There’s nothing wrong with hanging cherished belongings on the wall, such as antique fabrics, macrame hangings, or collectible figurines. Painting the wall can make the room feel more personalized, but renters may lose out on their deposit.
Hang Geometric Cubbies
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When it comes to wall-mounted storage options, cubbies are among the most common option. That said, you can get creative with your cubbies by choosing geometric shapes. Skip the cubic cubbies and look for hexes instead! Perhaps circular cubbies are more your style, but their minimal surfaces limit what you can store in them.
Install Floating Shelves
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Floating shelves are perhaps the most versatile wall-mounted storage option available. They are mounted onto walls with brackets, invisible or otherwise. They can span the entire length of the wall, or you can have multiples on the wall at staggering heights. Pick and choose the color of your shelves based on the overall color scheme of your living room.
Get a Bookshelf Wall
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Your walls are real estate for storage. They’re also the perfect surface for showing off your passion to your guests. Instead of talking about the various books you read, why not show your collection off? Get a bookshelf wall and fill the shelves with your favorite titles. The shelves are also great for displaying the various items you’ve collected during your past trips.
Highlight Wall Hangings with Sconces
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If you’re going to display something on the wall, the worst thing that could happen is nobody sees it. Enhance your display by flanking it with wall sconces. These things are rather simple to set up, with some models being battery-powered. Sconces come in a variety of shapes, finishes, and light colors, so choose whatever suits the mood of your living room the best.
Hang a Wall Garden
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Potted plants are nice and all, but if you really want to introduce some greenery to your living room scene, a wall garden is the way to go. The foundation will determine how sturdy the structure is, so choose wisely. Also, make sure you know how to care for the plants on your wall garden. The last thing you want is to dirty your living room floor with dead leaves!
Use Glass Furniture
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Just like using armless or thinly framed furniture, glass furniture tricks the eye into making your living room appear more spacious. Skip wooden coffee tables and side tables and instead, choose their glass-top counterparts. This is also the perfect choice if you’re aiming for a minimalist look for your living room.
Get a Beverage Cart
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A great way to entertain your guests is to keep the drinks flowing, whether the drinks in question is juice, coffee, or something a bit harder. Whatever the case, if you can’t dedicate a corner of your living room to a beverage station, make a mobile version instead! A beverage cart can be the perfect addition in small spaces since they can slip between furniture. Remove the contents of the cart and bam!—instant side table!
Get Creative with Your TV Wall
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While your TV may take up the bulk of your wall’s surface, that doesn’t mean you can’t decorate what’s left! Take a look at the wall and think about different décor options. Antique textiles, collectibles on floating shelves, sconces, and so on!
Get Funky with It
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Last but certainly not least, you can try different design styles for your small condo living room. If you’re into funk, then let the funk flow through you via your living room. Mix and match different colors and tones, and don’t be afraid of indoor LED or neon signage. Ultimately, only you can determine how enjoyable your living room is.
Sleek Industrial-Inspired Open Layout
Small spaces can still feel upscale when style and function meet in the right balance. This condo blends muted greys and rich wood tones for a look that’s polished but not cold. The open shelving mixes storage with display space, giving the kitchen area more character. A dark green sofa adds depth, while a mirrored accent table bounces light around the room.
Loft-Style Compact Living Space
A little extra height can make a world of difference in a small home. The loft level here frees up the main floor for an easy-flow living and dining setup. Dark green cabinetry adds a confident splash of color without crowding the room. The sofa and coffee table stay understated, keeping the focus on the open feel and clean lines of the layout.
Cozy Attic-Inspired Retreat
Charm in a condo doesn’t always come from grand features — sometimes it’s the snug corners and soft light that win you over. Low ceilings give this space a tucked-away feel, perfect for curling up with a book. A floral loveseat and checkered accents bring a relaxed, homey vibe. Sunlight catches the potted plants along the window, adding a little lift to the warm tones.
Wall-Mounted Sofa Table Behind Loveseat
A narrow table behind a loveseat can give a small living room extra function without adding clutter. This one acts as both a decorative accent and a practical surface. The wood design with a marble top extension holds a vase of fresh flowers and a drink set, while the floating shelf above keeps books and small décor neatly arranged.
Wall-Mounted Reading Lights Instead of Lamps
Freeing up floor space can make a compact corner feel more open. Wall-mounted lights replace bulky floor lamps and still provide warm, directed light for reading. The setup includes a comfortable gray armchair with a patterned pillow, a simple side table, and a view framed by the large window.
Slim Wall Desk That Doubles as Console
Furniture that serves two purposes works especially well in small spaces. This slim desk functions as both a work area and a console table. A gallery wall above adds style, while a nearby sofa and bright window keep the living area comfortable and uncluttered.
Low Bookshelf as TV Stand and Divider
One piece of furniture can define two different zones in an open-plan condo. The low bookshelf here holds the television and separates the kitchen from the living space. Open cubbies keep books and plants accessible, adding color and personality without closing off the room.
Light-Toned Monochrome Color Scheme
A neutral palette can create a calm and airy feeling in a small living room. This space uses beige, cream, and taupe in layers of different textures. A large mirror reflects light from the windows, while the mix of soft pillows and woven accents gives the room depth.
Large Wall Mirror Framed as Windowpanes
A mirror can instantly make a small room feel larger. This version has a grid-style frame that resembles windowpanes and adds visual interest to the wall. The white sofa, leather chairs, and patterned rug anchor the space with a balanced mix of light and dark tones.
Floating Fireplace Console
A floating console under a fireplace can make the room feel more open. This design features clean lines and a slim profile that works well beneath a wall-mounted TV. The modern look blends with a traditional rug and seating for a balanced style.
Corner-Mounted Floating TV Console
A corner setup can turn an unused space into a focal point. This floating wood cabinet supports the television and provides storage without touching the floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows on each side frame the view and bring in natural light.
Ceiling-Mounted Swing Chair
A swing chair can add character to a small living room. This woven seat hangs in front of tall windows, offering a place to relax and enjoy the city view. A patterned rug and colorful wall art give the space energy and personality.
C-Shaped Side Tables Instead of a Coffee Table
Side tables that can be moved easily work well in a small space. This pair fits together when not in use but can separate for extra surfaces during gatherings. Glass tops keep the look light and open, pairing well with the sectional sofa and muted rug.
Built-In Window Bench with Hidden Storage
A corner with natural light can easily become one of the most inviting spots in a home. This built-in bench turns the area into a cozy seating nook while also providing storage in the drawers below. Decorative pillows in soft gold and blue tones add comfort and color, and the nearby plant brings a touch of greenery to balance the warm wood floors.
