10x16 Living Room Layout ~ Lynne Tasty Recipe

10x16 Living Room Layout

A brightly lit living room with two couches, plenty of throw pillows and a wicker swing

Let the Sunshine in

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

You can pack a lot into any <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">living space</a>, and this design illustrates how seamlessly it can all come together. From its vibrant blue fireplace and different coloured couches (with plenty of throw pillows!), some of the best <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-design-secrets-1919733/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">very small living room ideas</a> incorporate plenty of potted plants and creative flourishes such as the wicker swing chair. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">14 Plant-Filled Living Rooms for Serious Decor Inspiration</a>

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Let the Sunshine in

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A pristine white living room with plenty of natural light and potted plants

Greenhouse Effect

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We love the greenhouse feel of this space, right down to its dark green hardwood floors. This pristine, petite living room has plenty of natural light, too, which is perfect for a variety of potted plants that add to the overall outdoorsy feel. Patterned couch pillows and kids' art on the wall offsets the all-white look of this enchanting living room. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/13-things-to-do-this-spring-for-happier-indoor-houseplants-1946739/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">13 Things to Do This Spring for Happier Indoor Houseplants</a>

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Greenhouse Effect

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

A neutrally coloured living room with dark furniture in a small space

Stay Neutral

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The soothing neutral colours of this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-shelving-ideas-1919652/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">small living room design</a> creates a cozy, welcoming ambiance. A single tall potted plant and art pieces on the wall provide a gentle pop of colour. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/minimalist-design-style-ideas-1942944/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">From Kitchens to Living Rooms: Minimalist Design Style Ideas, Room By Room</a>

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Stay Neutral

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living room with three glass patio doors on angled wall

Angle Shot

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While not especially small, this small living room is tricky space-wise thanks to its bank of glass doors and windows on an angled wall. An ingenious way to minimize this is to essentially ignore them. We love the way the <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Property Brothers</a> placed the armchair directly in front of the door to define this end of the living room. They also decorated the wall behind the sofa to balance the space. Note how high they hung the floating shelves - this keeps the living room and its seating area the focal point. Here's a peek at the rest of <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/this-modern-rustic-home-is-an-outdoor-lovers-dream-1897042/#currentSlide=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this outdoorsy living space</a>.

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Angle Shot

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White living room with old brick fireplace and large wood mirror

Flashes of Colour

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Photo Credit: Lauren Miller Source: lauren-miller.com

This all-white <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/inside-the-most-serene-living-room-in-canada-1900633/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">small living room design</a> embraces flashes of colour in subtle ways, such as with the ornamental vase in the brick fireplace and patterned square ottoman. The large rustic mirror makes the room feel bigger. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/minimalist-living-room-ideas-that-prove-less-is-more-1924527/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">15 Minimalist Living Room Ideas That Prove Less is More</a>

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Flashes of Colour

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This Little Light of Mine

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Bright living room with potted plants and large, unique lamp that hangs over the couch

This Little Light of Mine

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

Unique lamps and light fixtures can transform a small space into something eye-catching. The arching reach of this lamp helps the space feel larger than it actually is while also drawing guest's eyes to the variety of potted plants on the window sill and artwork behind the couch. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/lighting-trends-transform-a-room-1917503/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">8 Coolest Lighting Trends That Will Transform Any Room</a>

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This Little Light of Mine

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white living room with vintage sofa and floating shelves with CITY letters

Party of Four

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Before we take in the inviting display on the floating shelves, let's focus on this <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/sectional-sofas-that-will-transform-your-living-room-1927154/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">sofa</a>. Like many that are vintage, it features four seat cushions. These create an elongated silhouette, which a two-seater simply could not. They also form a bit of a visual trick: if this small space can fit such a long sofa, maybe it isn't so small. The white-on-white shelves above it are styled with vibrant artwork and match the length of the sofa to subtly reinforce the roomy effect. Here's an inside look at <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/hand-painted-murals-and-kaleidoscopic-doors-transform-this-sunny-house-1908089/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this rainbow-bright home</a>.

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Party of Four

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

grey and green striped walls with grey sofa and white table

Between the Lines

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Sometimes there's just no way around a small space. So rather than trying to disguise it, why not celebrate it? Some small living room ideas include big, colourful stripes that pack a graphic punch that's bold and dramatic. Funnily enough, it also creates an expansive effect (just imagine solid-coloured walls here and the look becomes claustrophobic). The furniture in complementary neutral shades is key as it shifts eyes to the walls, where the standout stripes keep them moving.

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Between the Lines

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green velvet sofa in front of bay window in white room

Green Spaces

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

How's this for a small living room idea? It may seem counter intuitive, but placing a large, dark piece of furniture at the end of a narrow white room actually makes the space seem bigger. Here, a vintage sofa in a look-at-me shade of green feels bold and inviting against all-white walls. Its colour and scale draw the eye away from the room's narrow dimensions, showcasing the pretty bay window and extending the view out to the leafy street.

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Green Spaces

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

white living room with white and green patterned drapes, ottoman and green and blue abstract

Form a Pattern

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<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/vibrant-vancouver-loft-colour-pattern-style-1929797/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pattern and texture</a> transform tiny to terrific in this small living room. On their own, these bold accessories in shades of emerald and turquoise would shine – combined they become a beacon of inspiration. The clever use of print and stripes on the drapes draws the eye upward and frames the view out to the street. The artwork's bold brushstrokes continue that energy on a windowless wall, and the cushions and ottoman are visual magnets. The takeaway? Mix vibrant patterns with abandon, but make sure they share a colour palette for impact that's cohesive, not complicated.

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Form a Pattern

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room with two slip chairs and horsehead painting

Seating Plan

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Who says you need a sofa in a small living room? Two sleek seats, like these textured slipper chairs, are practical options that keep the floor plan open and airy. A round area rug, coffee table, stool and pendant light further the informal mood and act as foils to the room's square footprint. Draw inspiration from the rest of <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/a-cramped-fixer-upper-is-transformed-into-a-stunning-modern-showpiece-1906436" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this timeless-meets-modern home</a> designed by the Property Brothers.

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Seating Plan

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basement with one painted white brick wall blue and white patterned rug and wooden triangles on wall

Geometry Lessons

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Sometimes more is more, especially in small spaces. A masterful mix of furnishings and accessories – from the carpet and cushions to the angled floating shelves – infuses interest into this otherwise plain space. And while we love exposed brick, if it and the other walls were left unadorned, the small living room would feel like a tiny basement rather than a dynamic space brimming with visual interest from every angle. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/how-to-transform-your-living-room-into-a-multi-functional-space-1946442/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Transform Your Living Room Into a Multi-Functional Space</a>

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Geometry Lessons

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living room with lavender sofa, blue drapes and black and brass fireplace

Decor Score

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Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com

Every part of this small living room is furnished which is, paradoxically, why it doesn't look cluttered. There's a lot going on here: a full-sized sofa, chairs flanking the fireplace, a wooden chest, artwork and more. Yet, all of these conspire to create a decorated tableau that you'd expect to find in a large home rather than in a small space like this apartment.

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Decor Score

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white and marble fireplace framed by windows with over-sized armchair in front of it

Big Time

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An oversized armchair and lamps play with scale and give this small room a spacious countenance. The light walls, window coverings and upholstery have an airy effect, and we like the way symmetry was shunned here – there is just one of everything and each item is positioned in a way that's practical for relaxing and entertaining.

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Big Time

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one grey wall with white shelves and two grey velvet armchairs

Shades of Grey

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A focal wall is an easy and fun way to transform a small living room. This one works especially well as the grey paint is a lively contrast to the white floating shelves and all they display. By echoing the neutral palette of the furniture and rug, the wall complements the space while adding depth and interest. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/modern-stylish-bookcases-cant-get-enough-of-1946289/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Modern and Stylish Bookcases We Can't Get Enough Of</a>

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Shades of Grey

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10x16 Living Room Layout

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