7 Indian Drawing Room Designs That Make the Most of Every Inch
These living spaces are bursting with ingenious space-maximising tricks that exploit each inch and corner
While there’s little you can do in the short term to augment your home’s structural layout, you can certainly make the most of the space you have by utilising every square inch of the floor and wall. From casting reflections and lighting up obscure corners to creating visually seamless pathways and enhancing elevations, there are many ways that you can reclaim pockets of unused space. Wondering where to start? Be inspired by these homes that tear up the rulebook and push back the walls.
In the centre, the tuck-in stools under the square coffee table are remarkable space savers, slipping out seamlessly on demand. Multifunctional furniture that combines convenience and storage can be a golden asset in a bijou layout.
2. See-through surfaces
Characterised by glass-decked dividers, breezy wire-frame shelves and a sense of openness, this luminous living room by 1leapingfrog maximises every inch by minimising hard surfaces.
The glass divider between the dining and living areas, as well as the consistent flooring, allows the room to look like an elongated space.
Characterised by glass-decked dividers, breezy wire-frame shelves and a sense of openness, this luminous living room by 1leapingfrog maximises every inch by minimising hard surfaces.
The glass divider between the dining and living areas, as well as the consistent flooring, allows the room to look like an elongated space.
3. Hushed heather hideaway
With little free space to offer, this compact living area still exudes cosiness and comfort. The snug seating arrangement celebrates a coffee table centrepiece, underpinned by a shaggy pile rug that offers welcome textural variation from the polished flooring. The owners have used elevated displays to compensate for the lack of floor space; the corner pendant light and the open display unit add layers of visual interest to the space.
With little free space to offer, this compact living area still exudes cosiness and comfort. The snug seating arrangement celebrates a coffee table centrepiece, underpinned by a shaggy pile rug that offers welcome textural variation from the polished flooring. The owners have used elevated displays to compensate for the lack of floor space; the corner pendant light and the open display unit add layers of visual interest to the space.
4. Shoebox magic
This shoebox space by Aamir and Hameeda Associates comes alive with a seating arrangement that channels free pathways. A see-through coffee table maximises visibility of the compact floor layout, while a sawhorse-style storage rack stands at an elevation, relieving precious floor space.
This shoebox space by Aamir and Hameeda Associates comes alive with a seating arrangement that channels free pathways. A see-through coffee table maximises visibility of the compact floor layout, while a sawhorse-style storage rack stands at an elevation, relieving precious floor space.
5. Floating furniture
Furniture that is light enough to move around is the key to flexible layouts. A tripod floor lamp, light-wood chairs and a flowy flatweave rug together create a picture of free-form design in this contemporary Bhubaneshwar home by left of centre.
Furniture that is light enough to move around is the key to flexible layouts. A tripod floor lamp, light-wood chairs and a flowy flatweave rug together create a picture of free-form design in this contemporary Bhubaneshwar home by left of centre.
A casual wire photo display and wooden grid trophy wall emphasise the minimalist, clutter-free approach.
Take a tour of this thoughtfully designed Orissa home
Take a tour of this thoughtfully designed Orissa home
6. Window to nature
In this contemporary living room by S A K Designs, the sleek slimline frames of the sofas and armchairs allow sunlight to pass through and amplify every available space and corner. Also, the grey palette across the floor and ceiling cleverly blurs the perimeter of the room and makes it appear larger.
In this contemporary living room by S A K Designs, the sleek slimline frames of the sofas and armchairs allow sunlight to pass through and amplify every available space and corner. Also, the grey palette across the floor and ceiling cleverly blurs the perimeter of the room and makes it appear larger.
7. Luxurious indulgence
A diminutive jewel box can still offer sumptuous, sink-in seating without swallowing square inches. Deep but low-profile sofas line either wall in this rustic living room by Design X’plore. Every available surface – including the versatile coffee table – serves as a showcase for curios, eliminating the need for a separate display unit. A wood-clad wall niche pulls the room outward while offering another valuable display surface. A cluster of king-sized ivory-toned vases fills a redundant corner on the right.
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A diminutive jewel box can still offer sumptuous, sink-in seating without swallowing square inches. Deep but low-profile sofas line either wall in this rustic living room by Design X’plore. Every available surface – including the versatile coffee table – serves as a showcase for curios, eliminating the need for a separate display unit. A wood-clad wall niche pulls the room outward while offering another valuable display surface. A cluster of king-sized ivory-toned vases fills a redundant corner on the right.
Read more:
9 Seating Arrangement Ideas for Small Living Rooms
11 Styling Ideas for Tiny Living Rooms
Tell us:
Have any space-maximising secrets that set your living room apart? Tell us in Comments below.
Flanked by an open courtyard on one side and a sweeping full-wall window on the other, this sunlight-filled sanctum by The Design Firm offers very little wall space.
The area doesn’t let its unique layout hold it back; instead, it optimises other surfaces. The ceiling plays host to a charming swing that not only makes a trim and summery alternative to a bulky wall-hugging sofa, but also allows a free flow of sunlight and ventilation. A studio-style lamp adds a dose of glam on the left, serving to highlight a forgotten corner and adding depth to the space.