Ideas for decorating rectangular living rooms

How to decorate a rectangular living room?

Decorating a rectangular living room may seem a challenge, but with good planning and some design tips, it is possible to create a harmonious and functional space.

In this article, we offer you ideas and tips to make your rectangular living room decorating a success, without overloading or losing the feeling of spaciousness.

With these tips, you will discover that you don't need a large space to have a practical and stylish living room. With organization, you can create a space that fits your needs and, at the same time, is a place to enjoy with family and friends.

1. Define the living room areas

Since it is an elongated space, it is essential to divide it into different zones. You can create a lounge area with sofas and a dining area, if space permits.

Carpets in the living room can be especially useful to visually delimit spaces and give a greater sense of order. Of course, as with the rest of the furniture, you should do it wisely. Too many rugs or textiles can saturate the living room and, if it is small, detract from the feeling of spaciousness.

2. Choose the right furniture

To decorate a rectangular living room in a balanced way, it is advisable to choose furniture proportional to the size of the space.

It is very important to choose the right sofa, it has to adapt to the available space. If for example your living room is narrow, it is best not to have chaise longe, unless you place it at the back of the room taking advantage of the corner. Choose modular sofas or sofas with independent chaise longue. You will be able to modify its shape depending on the needs of each moment.

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3. Straight lines

To know how to decorate a rectangular living room efficiently, it is key to plan the distribution of furniture. The best way is to place light furniture in straight lines and against the walls to avoid a feeling of visual saturation. Everything will depend on the size of your living room, if it is not possible to distribute all the furniture on both sides of the room to create a corridor through which you can move well, try to create a kind of X. 

4. Colors and light to expand the space

If you want to give a feeling of spaciousness in the rectangular living room decoration, choose light tones such as white, beige or soft gray. Lighting also plays a key role: combine natural light with floor lamps or recessed lighting to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. 

5. Take advantage of the walls

Walls are great allies to decorate a narrow rectangular living room. It's a way to add storage and accessories by taking advantage of the height. For example, if your living room doesn't have room for a bookcase, try wall shelves or floating shelves. Mirrors are also an excellent option to reflect light and visually expand the space. If you don't have room to place plants on the floor, hang them from the ceiling or wall. You can place points of light through sconces instead of using floor lamps. There are many options, the important thing is always not to saturate.

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6. What about the dining room?

If in that rectangular space should be both the living room and the dining room, it is important not to lose the feeling of spaciousness. Make sure the table is not too big and opt for an extendable one if you usually receive visitors. With this you will get that extra space on the table, but the rest of the days the table will not occupy so much space. 

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It is also important to choose the right dining chairs, choose ones that can be placed under the table, to save space when not in use. Another option is to place benches, this way more diners will fit.Decorating a rectangular living room can be a creative and fun process if you follow these tips. Define zones well, choose the right furniture and play with colors and lighting to achieve a comfortable and cozy space. 

Decorating a small living room requires planning, but with the right strategies, you can transform the space into an attractive, functional and cozy place.

Get inspired by these rectangular living room ideas and get to work!