Design Tips
The color scheme of the living room is 16 squares, set to increase the space.
Therefore, the room is most often decorated in pastel light colors. Beige, cream, pink shades or classic white are perfect. In order to further visually expand the room, it is complemented with mirror or glossy surfaces. Also, special attention is paid to the finishing of the planes. For ceiling design, you should not choose complex multi-level systems that visually make the room smaller. The most correct solution would be to install a conventional flat stretch or suspended ceiling. A glossy film in a snow-white or milky shade with backlighting around the perimeter will give the room volume.
The floor in the living room with an area of 16 square meters can be finished with almost any materials. For example, parquet, linoleum, laminate in a light palette or plain carpet without large patterns.
The filling of the hall should include only the most necessary furniture and a minimum of decor. It is better to refuse the central arrangement of objects. Compact and transformable furniture elements fit perfectly near walls or fit into corners.
Living room + office
In a small apartment there is not always enough space for a desktop, so it is often placed either in the bedroom or in the living room.
The size and location of your desktop will depend on how often you will use it. For a table for a laptop, a width of 50-60 cm is sufficient, and for a desktop computer it is better to choose models at least 70 cm in depth.
Living room design
. In this project, we focused specifically on the eye-catching bright chair, and made the small work table and shelves invisible due to color.
We offer you three convenient options for placing a desktop in the living room.
1. Desk in the far corner. If you rarely need to work in the living room, then consider this option. To make your workplace less noticeable, you can make it match the walls or place a beautiful screen or shelving nearby.
2. A large work desk by the window is an excellent option for those working at home. This table with an extended window sill is perfect for working with a desktop computer. In addition, if your living room has a narrow and elongated trailer shape, such a tabletop will visually expand the room.
3. Desk built into the closet. An ideal option for creative individuals. With such a table, no one will see your “artistic mess”, because it can easily be hidden from prying eyes back into the closet.
Desk in the interior
Layout 16 sq.m.
The layout of the living room depends on many factors such as the placement of window openings, doors, room configuration and other things. There are many planning solutions, the most popular of them are presented below.
Rectangular living room 16 m2
When decorating a narrow rectangular living room, designers recommend resorting to some tricks that can help expand the space. For example, short walls in a room are lined with materials in dark colors, and long walls are decorated in light colors or one of the elongated walls is covered with photo wallpaper with a 3D effect.
The photo shows the design of a 16-meter rectangular living room in pastel colors.
A rectangular space requires proper placement of furniture. You should maintain the compositional center in the room, and not clutter the corners with unnecessary things. Instead of one large sofa, you can install two small sofas. To decorate a narrow room, it is better to choose square and round elements.
Neutral gray, soft white, blue, beige, cream, lilac or green colors will help smooth out the disadvantages of the layout. In a narrow room with one window facing the north side, it would be appropriate to decorate it in light shades with small bright accents.
Square hall
In a room with the correct square configuration, both symmetrical and asymmetrical furnishings will be appropriate. When arranging such a room, much attention is paid to its proportions. Furniture items are placed at approximately equal distances from each other so that the ideal parameters of a square living room do not lose their advantages.
For a small square-shaped room with a side door, island placement of upholstered furniture with a sofa, armchairs, poufs or banquettes is suitable.
It is advisable to give preference to light cladding and provide a sufficient amount of artificial and natural lighting. It is also worth abandoning bulky furniture structures. In the case of zoning the living room, instead of partitions, it is better to choose differentiation with different finishing materials.
The photo shows the interior of a square hall with an area of 16 square meters in a modern style.
Walk-through living room
In the interior of the 16 sq. m passage hall, symmetry is maintained. If doorways are located on one wall, the free space between them should be filled. A room with doors in different parts needs to be balanced using the same decorative elements, so the appearance of the room will become more balanced. To save usable space, sliding systems are installed instead of standard swing doors.
Zoning a walk-through living room of 16 sq. m will be done perfectly by lighting and finishing of different colors or textures. Such methods, unlike stationary partitions, will not interfere with free movement in the room.
We create accents using textiles
Author of the project JB Design
A small living room in beige tones with bright accents of orange and blue looks surprisingly warm and homely.
The main pieces of furniture are the sofas and they are in a brown tone with colorful cushions and throws. In front of him is a white coffee table. It is enough to put a bouquet of flowers on it and the interior will sparkle with new colors.
Additional elements in the interior of a 16-meter living room - shelves and a lamp in a minimalist style - are located on the right and left, respectively. Opposite the sofa is a TV with a TV stand and hinged cabinets on the left. The final touch is a rug in a straw tone, matching the color of the furniture.
Zoning
A living room of 16 square meters, which has a dual purpose, should be distinguished by high functionality and decorative visualization. For the only living room serving as a bedroom, zonal division due to facing materials, color, light and furniture items is suitable. Also, the area with the bed can be separated by a false wall, a mobile screen or curtains. If the sleeping place is located in a niche, sliding doors are installed.
The photo shows a guest room of 16 square meters with a work area highlighted with wooden trim.
In the living room of 16 sq. m it is possible to arrange a compact and multifunctional workplace. A table with drawers, shelves and other storage systems should occupy a minimum amount of space. A screen, through shelving, or a podium are erected as a zoning element. These options do not clutter up the space and do not deprive the room of lightness and airiness.
It is appropriate to highlight a recreation area in a 16-square-meter hall with wallpaper with a pattern, decorate it with lamps or various accessories.
The photo shows an example of zoning with a shelving in the interior of a 16 square meter hall with a sleeping place.
Bedroom + living room
A living room combined with a bedroom is not the most common option for combining two rooms, but young owners of a one-two apartment may take a closer look at it. An excellent partition will be a shelving unit that will not reduce the space and will retain natural light. In addition, it will provide additional storage space for books and various small items.
Bedroom design with living room
. Take a look at what a colorful and interesting example of a bedroom-living room design for a one-room apartment!
Furniture arrangement
First you need to decide on the functionality of the living room. The room can be equipped with a home theater for family movie watching or several thematic zones can be organized in it.
A standard furniture set includes items in the form of a comfortable sofa, TV and coffee table.
A corner sofa, which effectively uses the inactive area in the room, will allow you to rationally use the living area of 16 square meters. In order to save even more space, elements standing on the floor can be replaced with wall-mounted models or furniture with high, thin legs.
Transformable furniture in the form of a folding coffee table and a modular sofa will fit perfectly into a small room of 16 m2. A truly spectacular look takes on a small room furnished with light and glass furniture, cabinets and chests of drawers with mirrored or glossy facades that fill the space with airiness.
A soft corner is often arranged near a window opening. Also, in a room of 16 square meters, you can place two sofas parallel to each other, and install a coffee or coffee table in the center. To create a unified interior ensemble, preference is given to identical designs with identical colors.
The photo shows the design of a living room with an area of 16 m2 with two identical sofas.
Classic set: large corner sofa and TV
Author of the project JB Design
This white living room looks gentle and elegant. Its main accent is a spacious closet that covers the entire wall, allowing you to get rid of household accessories and small items that often clutter up the space in the room.
Additional items include a gray sofa, beige curtains in two tones, and a light brown coffee table. Moreover, the sofa occupies almost the entire space from the wall to the wall due to the angular orientation and large dimensions. In front of him is a coffee table.
Lighting Features
The role of general light in the living room is provided by a ceiling chandelier and spotlights. The devices should illuminate the room well, but not be too bright.
To create accents and highlight individual zones in the design of a 16 square meter room, wall, floor, table lamps with dimmed light or built-in lighting are suitable.
The photo shows ceiling lighting and lighting in a rectangular guest room of 16 sq. m.
Photos of the hall in various styles
When choosing a style, they take into account not only the features and size of the room, but also the number of people living in the house, as well as the personal preferences and wishes of each apartment resident.
Living room interior in modern style
Modern minimalist style combines laconic details and a neutral gray, black and white color palette. Minimalist design is both simple and expressive. To decorate the living room, natural materials are used; only the most necessary and functional furniture of simple shapes is installed in the room. You can dilute the monotonous decor of the room and bring bright colors into it with the help of rich sofa cushions or a carpet with a contrasting pattern.
The photo shows the design of a 16 square meter hall with a workplace, made in a minimalist style.
In the interior of a loft-style room against the backdrop of brick and concrete walls, sofas, armchairs and other furniture made of metal, plastic, glass or wood look especially advantageous. Such elements combine modern innovations and vulgar trends. In addition to brick and concrete, plastic panels with imitation brickwork or vinyl photo wallpaper with an aging effect are appropriate for wall cladding. Paintings, posters and photographs in black and white will harmoniously fit into the design.
The photo shows a living room of 16 squares in the loft style in the interior of the apartment.
Living room 16 m2 in classic style
The classic design of the living room involves the use of natural materials, finishing and furniture in soft matte colors. For classics, a large number of wooden elements and natural textiles are acceptable. The traditional color combination is white with gold plating. The interior of the hall is often complemented with shallow niches, imitation columns, moldings and ceiling rosettes.
To complete the composition of a classic living room of 16 squares, windows decorated with massive curtains in combination with tulle will help. On the sofa you can place decorative pillows with a damask or floral pattern and decorate the decor with decorative elements made of natural wood, stone or bronze.
Color spectrum
You should choose a color scheme based on the chosen style. However, there are some solutions that will be successful for many style trends.
For example, white color. Its advantages are versatility, good compatibility with other colors, and neutrality.
Beige shades are also popular. A living room in light coffee or sand tones looks incredibly cozy. Green, orange, and sapphire colors can be used as accents.
The gray palette is also in demand. It is universal and neutral, just like white, but does not create a feeling of sterility. It is preferable to combine gray shades with warm colors, for example, yellow or brown.
Design ideas
The 16 sq. m living room combined with a balcony looks incredibly stylish and original. Even a small loggia can increase the actual area of the hall and fill it with additional light. The balcony space is ideal for arranging a functional area, for example, a mini-working office.
Thanks to the fireplace, it is possible to create a cozy and warm atmosphere in the living room of 16 square meters. For a small living room, the best and safest option would be a false fireplace or an electric model.
The photo shows an idea for decorating a 16 sq. m living room combined with a loggia.
Combining the living room with the kitchen will significantly expand the space of a small room. The room becomes much more spacious and offers a brighter and richer design. In the case of such redevelopment, furniture elements are installed along the walls, and a dining area or seating area is located in the center. For the interior of the kitchen-living room, it is better to use a single style direction highlighting functional areas.
The photo shows a 16-meter guest room, decorated with a white false fireplace.
Using hanging racks
Author of the project Individual
The central part of the living room looks spacious and free. The interior is dominated by sand shades in the decoration of walls, carpet, door structures and sconces. The main pieces of furniture - a wall with a TV stand and numerous hanging shelves - are located opposite. They are made in such a way that it feels like they are floating in the air. Opposite is a sofa decorated in chocolate and dark blue.
The coffee table is quite spacious and traditionally has a square shape. He is nearby. The final touch is an original bookcase made of square shelves that differ in color and size. And it kind of separates the living room from the other rooms.
