If your living room is feeling a little cramped, you may not be spending as much as time as you would like in it. No matter how small a space is, however, here are designer strategies to make it feel much bigger than it appears to be.  Get ready to bookmark all these tips and transform your small living room into a comfortable, stylish oasis for you and your household to hang out in.

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01. Use an Upholstered Ottoman

02. Use Acrylic Furniture

03. Strategize With Mirrors

04. Upholster the Walls

05. Be Flexible With Seating

06. Take Advantage of High Ceilings

07. Keep It Cozy

08. Skip the Sectional

09. Forgo Armchairs

10. Think Outside the Box

11. Separate Zones With Area Rugs

12. Install Smart Lighting

13. Let the Light Pour In

14. DIY a Barn Door

15. Choose a Coffee Table With Storage

16. Choose A Large Rug

17. Layer Coffee Tables

18. Use One Part of a Sectional

19. Build In Shelving

20. Pick a Dark Paint Color

21. Play With Scale

22. Fill the Room

23. Use Unexpected Furniture

24. Display Artwork Strategically

25. Swap a Sofa for Club Chairs

26. Get Creative With Low Seating

27. Customize Seating

28. Build Banquettes

29. Stick to a Tight Color Story

30. Paint Your Walls White

31. Float Your Furniture

32. Hang a Chair

33. Shrink Your Sofa

34. Make It Multi-Purpose

35. Build Shelving

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