It’s a fact: a long, narrow living room often feels like a design puzzle, making it hard to arrange for comfort and daily use. These 30 straightforward ideas will guide you to make your room feel much wider and more inviting.
Draw the Eye Upward with High Wall-Mounted Shelves
High on the walls, narrow shelves are installed. These white shelves are filled with books.
Soften Surfaces with Round Woven Ottomans
If you need flexible seating or footrests, round woven ottomans work well. They’re made from natural rattan or wicker.
Maintain an Airy Feel with a Glass-Top Coffee Table
Put a glass-top coffee table with rounded wooden legs in your living area. Its clear surface reveals the patterned rug beneath.
Tall Potted Plants Create a Living Greenery Wall
A large terracotta pot anchors a substantial tree, with smaller pots filling the space. Together, these tall potted plants form a layered living wall of green.
Rattan Bench With Books and Greenery Adds Natural Style
Rattan forms a low-profile bench in the narrow living room. It holds a few books and a potted plant on its surface.
Hanging Plants That Add Vertical Greenery
Trailing pothos plants bring cascading greenery into your living space. Hang them from the ceiling or shelves.
Built-In Shelving With Integrated Desk Creates a Functional Zone
White built-in shelves run long in this narrow living room. A pull-out desk surface is integrated into the unit for books and decor.
Dark Ottoman Bench With Potted Plants Adds a Cozy Window Seat
If you want a window nook, place a dark ottoman bench beneath the sill. It’s a spot for extra seating and small potted plants.
Geometric White Vases Add Sculptural Interest
Use striking white vases with geometric shapes as sculptural elements on your coffee table or shelves. Arrange a few in varying sizes to create a dynamic display.
This works best when you want to break up softer textures with something modern.
Incorporate Woven Poufs for Casual Seating
Place woven poufs for flexible seating or to hold books. They’re round pieces made from natural fibers.
Low White Cabinet With Open Cubby for Display
A low white cabinet in a narrow living room has storage and open display cubbies.
Tiered Round Tables for Layered Decor
Metallic legs support two round nesting tables with wooden tops. The smaller table tucks under the larger, or it pulls out to hold drinks or decor.
Introduce Organic Texture with an Oval Coffee Table
If you’re looking for natural materials, consider an oval coffee table. It features a slatted wood top and a cylindrical rattan base.
Anchor Your Space with a Round Coffee Table and Greenery
Top a round coffee table in your living area with decorative elements. You’ll want to layer a small vase of dried flowers next to a framed abstract art piece.
Glass Coffee Table With Round Tray Adds a Layered Touch
Glass forms a coffee table in the narrow living room. A round, metallic tray on its surface holds a single bottle.
Group Small Items in Wooden Bowls for Texture
Wooden bowls can group small decorative items on your coffee table. Candles or wooden spheres can sit neatly inside.
Brass Pedestal Table With Tall Red Candles Adds a Pop of Color
Red taper candles are placed in simple black holders. These sit on a small pedestal table with a metallic brass finish.
It’s a convenient surface for decorative accents.
Anchor Your Seating with a Round Wood Coffee Table
In your seating area, a round coffee table has an open wood base. Its slatted design can hold books or a plant.
Floating Wood Shelf With Cascading Greenery Adds Life
A floating wood shelf installed above your entertainment center can hold an air conditioner unit while simultaneously providing a spot for a trailing plant. It softens the technology.
Provide Surfaces with Small Round Side Tables
Thin metal legs support a pair of small, round side tables. They’re placed next to the sofa or seating area.
These offer a convenient surface for drinks, books, or decor.
Keep Clutter Contained with an Acrylic Coffee Table and Tray
Clear acrylic forms a coffee table in the room. A metal tray on top holds small decorative items, like teacups.
Offer Flexible Seating with Round Poufs
Group round poufs in front of a sectional. They’re upholstered in plush, textured fabric with a simple wooden base.
Reflect Light with a Geometric Mirrored Side Table
This faceted mirrored side table reflects light around the room. Its geometric shape offers a modern surface.
It’s perfect for a candle or small decorative object.
Ground Your Seating Area with a Wooden Coffee Table and Rug
Rustic wood forms a dark-finished coffee table in the seating area. It sits atop a patterned rug with fringed edges.
Hanging Greenery and String Lights Add Whimsical Ceiling Decor
Cascading greenery and delicate string lights drape across the ceiling. They bring a soft glow and the look of the outdoors inside.
Lightweight faux vines and battery-operated lights work best for an easy setup.
Define Zones with Layered Round Rugs
In an open-concept living space, layer a pair of round rugs. A smaller, textured rug sits on top of a larger, neutral one.
Layered Round Tables Create Cozy Conversation Nooks
Small, round tables of varying heights, like the pair shown with marble and wood tops, can define intimate seating areas and offer convenient surfaces for drinks, books, or small decor items.
Save Floor Space with a Slim Wall-Mounted Cabinet
If you want to free up floor space, mount a low-profile media console on the wall. It’s got a light wood top and pale gray cabinets.
Cane-Fronted Media Console With Open Shelving
Cane-woven cabinet fronts give texture to the long, low media console. An open wood shelf on top holds decorative vases and books.
Textured Ottomans Create Flexible Seating and Surface Area
In the center of the room sits a large, round ottoman upholstered in textured fabric. A smaller, similarly patterned ottoman can sit nearby.
