Whether you live in an apartment or a house, when it comes to decorating a small living room it takes a bit more planning, creativity and imagination.

1) Keep it small. A small apartment living room can easily be overwhelmed by excessively large furniture. If you do have a large piece of furniture, either keep it from dominating the room by adding colorful or unusual accent pieces, or give in and let the large item be the focal point.

2) Use neutral colors. Use neutral colors for your walls, floors and furniture, add pops of color with accent pillows and accessories.

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3) Add mirrors. Mirrors open up space in a room and make it appear larger. Mirrors add light to a room,by making the room appear more expansive and inviting.

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