If your living room is small, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t enjoy beautiful furniture in this important part of your home. At BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses, we have a wide range of affordable, better-quality small scale furniture in-stock at our showroom that can easily fit into your small living space or custom order at a low sale in your choice of color, fabric, leather, wood, finish, hardware, etc. So, how do you fit furniture in a small living room? There are many ways you can get the living room of your dreams with just a few simple tips. Read on to discover some easy ways you can fit your favorite furnishings into your living room. Just a reminder, BILTRITE always saves you money!

Make Storage a Priority

Clutter is a constant struggle in many homes, particularly in the living room. However, adding some beautiful storage pieces will free up space for that sofa you’ve had your eye on. Look for a tall bookshelf with lots of room to display your favorite collectibles, books, and décor. A beautiful chest or entertainment stand is another great choice. This furniture not only adds style to your living room, but it also gives you lots of functionality. The key is to choose furniture that serves several functions together in one. For example, a soft, cushioned, and upholstered bench or ottoman with hidden storage provides compact seating while also providing a place to hide additional living room accessories to keep things neat and off of the floor.

Measure Everything First

How do you fit furniture in a small living room? Start by measuring the actual size of the room and write it on a piece of paper. Record the room’s length and width in feet. You’ll want to use these dimensions for your furniture shopping so that you’re positive every item will fit nicely into the room. A regular-sized sofa might not work in a small living area, so always check the actual dimensions of the products you are interested in first. At BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses, we have the largest selection of small scale furniture in Southeastern Wisconsin, so you can be sure you’ll find the right piece for your home. 

Reclining pieces will extend outward, creating limited floor space when they’re in use. Most recliners and other reclining furniture include the dimensions of the piece when it’s in the fully reclined position to give you a better idea. Overall, it’s vital to take down measurements and do a few sketches of the layout on paper before you commit to buy new furniture. As long as everything is in proportion to the room’s size, it should fit nicely in the space without feeling cramped or overcrowded.

Try Armless Furniture 

Living room chairs and sofas with arms are undoubtedly comfortable, but they can also take up extra room. Consider adding a few pieces that are armless to help free up space. A beautiful armless club chair, settee, or loveseat is still comfortable, but it won’t take up nearly as much room as a standard piece with arms. Just make sure that the armless furniture you choose is still comfortable to sit and to lounge on. You can add a sofa with arms to your living room but sacrifice the arms on smaller pieces to help give you more square footage. We have a wide variety of in-stock armless furniture to choose from to help make the process easy.

Look for Small Scale Furniture

If you live in a condo, apartment, small home or a senior living home, there’s a good chance that your living room is smaller than those you might find in a traditional home. Thankfully, you can opt for stylish small-scale furniture available at BILTRITE Leather-Furniture-Mattresses. This furniture is great for apartments, condos, small homes, and senior living. You’ll find everything from recliners and chairs to occasional tables and more. This furniture is specifically designed to be smaller, so it fits easily in smaller rooms. Shop our showroom or visit our website to find a wide range of affordable, better-quality small-scale furniture in a myriad of styles that range from modern and mission style to transitional, so they help to accentuate your favorite design style.

Get Creative

How do you fit furniture in a small living room without giving up functionality? The key is to get as creative as possible when it comes to the items you choose to use. For example, a set of nesting tables is a good choice since they easily tuck underneath one another when not in use. Simply separate the tables when you have guests over, then put them back together when they leave to give yourself more room. The more versatile and functional your furniture is, the easier it will be to maximize the amount of usable space you have in the living room.

Use Color to Your Advantage

Color plays a vital role in how any room looks and feels. You can use this to your advantage if you have a small living room by choosing furniture in light, neutral colors. Instead of a sofa or loveseat with a patterned upholstery, stick to something in a solid, light-colored hue. The same applies to your wall and floor colors. Choose to go as light as possible so that it makes the living room appear larger to the eye. A coffee table or accent table with a clear glass top will also trick the eye into thinking that the room is larger than it is.

Shop the selection of in-stock and affordable, better-quality furniture at BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses today to help you find furnishings that will add style and beauty to your small living room with ease. Buy local and save! Our furniture store serves Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, Waterford, Waukesha, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, and the surrounding areas.