How to Arrange a Small Living and Dining Room?

Your living room dining room should reflect your style and be welcoming. However, that's more difficult in a small space. How should you arrange it? Here are 5 tips for arranging a small living room dining room. Check out our exclusive floor plans to compare with your own square footage and discover our selection of suitable furniture.

Opt for modular furniture

For small spaces, invest in modular furniture. A convertible sofa, nesting coffee table, extendable console, ottoman with built-in storage, or dining table with leaves will be your best allies.

For your lounge area, opt for our modular sofa, ideal for a living room of about 15 m².

If you are combining a living room and dining room, choose multi-functional furniture: install a nesting coffee table for your dinners in front of the TV or create a dining corner with a bench seat that will add a touch of originality and conviviality to your living room.

The right table for your small living room dining room: 2 exclusive plans

Rectangular table or round table? For classic layouts, a rectangular table is often preferable. A round table allows you to gather guests without elbowing each other.

For round tables, count on a minimum diameter of 75 cm for 3 people. Then add between 15 and 20 cm of diameter for each additional person.

Focus on storage

In this convivial room, plan for discreet storage furniture to stow away your objects and declutter the space. If you are short on space, prioritize versatile and functional furniture like basket-style coffee tables or benches with storage, or install a shelf all around the room to take advantage of the vertical height.

Prioritize light colors to arrange your small living room

To make a room look larger, count on light tones. Colors like white or pastels create optical illusions and give the impression of a more spacious room. Dark colors give a feeling of confinement.

Paint the walls with light colors. This also applies to the floor: opt for bleached parquet or light-colored tiles.

To avoid a cold atmosphere, add touches of warm colors to your small decorations or on one section of a wall. Paint three walls in light colors and the last one in a darker shade.

For a Scandinavian and minimalist style, choose colorful decorative accessories like a graphic cushion, a vibrant vase, or a punchy design element.

Install a large mirror in the lounge area

Install a floor-standing XXL mirror in your lounge area. It opens up perspectives, reflects light, and enlarges the space in the blink of an eye!