Small living rooms offer clues about ways to expand their function and style. For example, if you have a nook or cranny that is underutilized tuck in a bench or desk. If you have an interesting feature, such as a coffered ceiling or a fireplace, make the most of it with decorative treatments. Hang a chandelier to draw the eye to the ceiling. Place eye-catching artwork above the mantel to make the fireplace stand out. Or play up the windows with elegant curtains that highlight their shape and size.

