15 Small Apartment Living Room Ideas On A Budget

Do you need some living room ideas? Look at these small apartment living room ideas on a budget!

Just because you need to save money does not mean you shouldn’t try to love where you live.

Finding living room ideas is really easy but when you’re on a budget? It can be very hard.

Plus with this economy, we need to save in every area we can so we went ahead and linked similar products that are actually budget-friendly.

15 Small Apartment Living Room Ideas On A Budget

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1. Use the couch to break up the dining table

This first one is completely free!

Most small apartments have the dining room and living room combined so have the back of the couch against the table to add some angles.

2. add statement wall decor

In a small apartment living room, it generally works better to choose 1 statement piece instead of many small wall decorations.

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3. think about ottomans

Ottomans can be a great alternative to chairs for your guests.

They are small, cheap, and comfy.

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4. hang pictures

This apartment is yours so add personal touches where you can. Plus you can cover that large wall with less than $20.

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5. add some mirrors

If your apartment has a mantle or a good place for a round or rectangle mirror, ADD ONE.

They add dimension and look super cute!

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6. add wall shelves

Wall shelves are THE MOVE.

You can save so much room and utilize the wall space so it won’t look empty for less than $20.

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7. Get A cute Rug

It may seem like it’s counter-intuitive to put a big rug in a small space, but surprisingly it works.

A big rug for the apartment size can make your sitting space look more put together.

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8. Add a large Plant

Remember we are trying to save money so think about adding cheap decor ideas! For instance, this plant is about $50 but takes up the whole corner and adds an edge to the room.

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9. get curtains

You are going to want to buy curtains if you haven’t already. They can add a touch of color while making the place look more put together.

Most of the time when you are saving money, you don’t want to buy curtains but we think you should.

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10. Add a small Round Table

You don’t have the space to have a large coffee table so instead get a smaller one. You can sit it next to the couch when you want to use the middle space.

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11. add a large mirror

The best thing I did for my small apartment was add a large mirror.

It makes the space look instantly longer.

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12. get a different bar cart

If you are an alcohol or coffee lover, think about adding a storage cart. It’s pretty cheap and adds a personal touch.

(You can also use this for storage!)

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13. Add a different type of chairs

One thing I did not expect about adulthood was how expensive couches are! Like seriously, why?

So instead of buying a couch, think about getting different types of chairs instead.

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14. add a ladder shelf

A ladder shelf is perfect if you have more vertical space than horizontal, you are able to utilize it by giving yourself more storage, without ruining the style.

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15. add a blanket holder

Yes, this is a small decor idea but it’s also cheap!

You could also save some money by finding one at the thrift store.

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