Living rooms are where, well, living happens. They’re where you kick up your feet at the end of a long day, snooze on a lazy Sunday, host friends and family, watch your favorite shows, and so much more. If the kitchen isn’t the heart of your home, then it’s the living room, and every living room deserves to feel wonderful.
However, if the space you’re working with is small, you can easily start feeling cramped in your space. If that’s the case for you, then it’s time to use these tips to maximize the space in your living room: 
Top Sofas to Maximize Your Living Space
Sofas, couches, chairs – they are a key part of any living space, and yet they’re also the biggest space consumers of that space. This means that the type, shape, and capabilities of that sofa are going to matter so much more if you’re trying to maximize the space in your living room, so choose:
L-Shaped Couch
An L-shaped couch gives you two ways to lounge down, which doubles how much you can use your sofa. Since it’s in an L-shape you can then put the coffee table comfortably framed (choose a table option that fits the space). Just remember to consider how the L-shape needs to fit in your space. In general, you’ll want the extended part to be against a wall or away from the main door into the living room.
Sofa Bed
If you have guests over fairly often, but either don’t have a guest room or don’t want to use it as such (for example, if it’s currently your much-used home office) then the best alternative is to invest in a sofa bed. Sofa beds come in all sizes and shapes (including L-shapes) so that you can comfortably add a whole other bed to your home.
Storage Sofas
If the above two options don’t work for you, then at least make sure the sofa you choose has built-in storage or can fit storage boxes underneath. Having clutter around your living space is going to close it in, but getting rid of it entirely isn’t often an option. Built-in storage, however, is.
Invest in Custom Storage
Storage is going to change the game. You can invest in custom storage across a wall of your living room, giving you a massive amount of storage opportunities kept out of sight. You can use shelves as well. Of course, if even that’s not enough, never discount simply getting a self-storage unit to store anything seasonal or sport-related until you need it.
How to Visually Maximize the Space
You’ll be amazed at how much a few visual tricks can open up your space. All you need is to use shapes. If you have refinished hardwood floors, for example, choosing the right rug size can help frame all your furniture and make the room feel bigger.
Large-format pictures, paintings, or mirrors can also help make the space feel bigger, because there are larger focal points to draw the eye. You can even use painting tricks, like painting the ceiling the same color as your walls (known as color drenching) to make the space feel larger.
