Pillow Talk: Styling Tips for Small Living Rooms

Good things come in small packages! The same can be true for your living room decor. A smaller space can be made welcoming and beautiful with some easy styling tips to make your home feel more spacious. Using modern couch pillows to boost comfort and visual charm is a tried-and-tested way to bring light and color to smaller areas and maximize even the most minimal of spaces.

Light and bright

In smaller spaces, it’s usually wise to opt for paler colors to bring more light into your living room. The same is true for the design of the cushions you choose. While darker hues can create a cozy atmosphere, in smaller homes, brighter, paler tones will reflect light and make the rooms feel more spacious.

Cool white is a classic, but you can also select warmer off-white colors to make the ambience warmer. Cream, warm gray, pale primrose, or even the softest of blush pink are all shades that will lighten a small space. Those looking for a bolder design can also try bright primary or secondary colors.

You also want to pay attention to patterns. A strong, or too heavy pattern in your living room design can overwhelm a small room, only drawing attention to itself. Select lighter, more delicate, or smaller-scale designs instead.

Soulful space savers

Just as you select the size of your furniture to fit your room, you should scale your cushions to fit the furniture. Oversized pillows can be beautiful, but when placed on a petite couch, they’re only going to draw attention to how small your sofa seems in comparison and make the space feel cramped.

A living room pillow set should enhance your sofa and space rather than take it over completely. Try mixing up a range of smaller couch pillows in different unique designs rather than opting for just one or two large ones. If you want to create even more visual interest, try a variety of differently shaped pillows to break up the arrangement and add depth.

Another option is to use small pillows and cushions on dining chairs or benches. This will not only add comfort, but also bring an additional touch of color and thoughtful design to a different corner of the room.

Strategic placement of modern couch pillows

Pillows are a great tool in general to add a varying atmosphere to designate the different functions of a space. In smaller homes, we’re more likely to be working from our living rooms than to have a dedicated home office. Try a leaner and more productive aesthetic in one corner, like the Geo Roman living room pillows set to bring focus and creativity while you work. You can color code different parts of the room in this way, to create two distinct spaces.

Alternatively, if you have a small alcove or window seat, work with pillows in your living room decor to make it into a cozy little nook for reading or journaling. The Spiral Dreams design features calming colors inspired by nature for a soft and comfortable look and feel.

Or make certain spaces more welcoming by adorning them with small pillow sets like the Stained Glass set - especially good when paired with smaller pieces of furniture like a chaise longue or an entry bench.

Pillow power

The right living room pillows set is key to maximizing your space and creating an aesthetic that is unique to you. AzulyMar stylish original home decor designs are a different way to showcase your personality through your pillows. Our pillow catalogue cover something for every taste, from classical elegance to modern vibrancy and playful abstracts.