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Help with tiny living room

5 years ago

We are in the midst of furnishing our small guesthouse and cannot figure out how to create a “living room space” because there’s hardly any space at all. We’re thinking a rug and a tiny table?? Here’s where we are stuck.. for reference, the width of the couch is 83”. Also, it looks like the only place for the tv would be above the dining table (not ideal but we can’t think of anything else!)

Any design/styling tips would be greatly appreciated!!!

Comments (8)

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Get rid of the sectional for two small scale swivel chairs at most, Or get rid of MOST of the sectional, and keep only the chaise portion.

    Until you post a drawing with all the dimensions? Nobody can advise the best solution. Include the dimensions of the counter height table....door, entry all of it. Yes, even the sectional dimensions. Draw the space, add the inches : ) Convert to a jpeg, and upload.

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Use a swivel arm and install table wall.




    Put the sectional on the largest rug that will fit the space. The rug will define the “living room”.

    As space permits, add a floor lamp, small table, and lots of wall art.


    It’s a guest house, and an adorable one at that. Guests come and go. They will be in heaven and won’t care where the t v is mounted. I’d love an invitation.

  • 5 years ago

    Wrong furniture choices or this guesthouse. Counter height table eats up a lot of visual space and makes it look smaller. Sectional does the same. Lighter colors will help too.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Cute guest space.

    Dimensions are helpful but I do have some additional questions:

    What is straight across from the couch because the dining table looks to be over some?

    Looks like there may be the entry door there but doesdoes it open out does it take up that full space?

    Is there also a bench for the dining table or just the 2 chairs?

    The sectional has tags is it returnable? it is nice just could be things that are a better fit for this space.

    Is there a bathroom and bedroom or if not is the sofa a sleeper sofa and they go to the main house for the restroom? Trying to confirm needed function of the space as well.

    For the dining table, one option is put it against the wall under the window or where the couch is or where it is now but would want to confirm the dimensions before confirming so the couch and TV placement doesn't become more of an issue.

    Sorry to add more questions than solutions but those answers would be a great help.

  • 5 years ago

    I think I would have bought the sectional with the chaise on the other end, turned the sectional so that it’s under the window. That way it won’t look so squished in and you might be able to find a tiny accent table or floor lamp. If space allows maybe an arched lamp in the corner and a smallish ottoman type coffee table? A rug to fit the couch area. And tv on swivel arm on the table wall as mentioned above.

  • 5 years ago

    Adding to my post...I also might have chosen a smaller table, maybe round with room for 2 chairs.

  • 5 years ago

    I think I’d flip the couch. Have it against the window. Small coffee table and the biggest rug that can fit. Very cute space!!

  • 5 years ago

    What a great guest house! I think the current location of the sectional needs a little tweaking. Could the table be switched to the wall at the end of the kitchen counter to create sort of a peninsula? Would that give more space on the other wall for a sitting area? It's hard to tell without dimensions or a picture of the right wall and the entire front wall.