How a Home Stager Would Transform a Cramped Living Room with 8 West Elm Finds

"Furnishing a home - whether it be a large split-level or a small apartment - can be daunting, especially if you've just moved or are trying to stage your space for potential buyers. Appropriately furnishing the living room is one of the most significant parts of any home. And making sure it flows and doesn't feel cramped is even more important. Buyers need to know how they would live in any space."

"But what if your living room is uncomfortably small? It's hard to hide that, but with the right furniture and placement, even a little living room can feel luxurious and welcoming. That's why I asked Steve and Nikki Carlson of Cottage + Sea, a California-based home staging and renovating company, how they'd furnish a cramped living room using only items from West Elm. Here's what they suggest."

Furnishing a home can be daunting whether the space is large or small, and the living room is one of the most important areas to outfit. Proper furniture selection and thoughtful placement ensure the room flows, avoids feeling cramped, and helps buyers envision daily living. Even uncomfortably small living rooms can feel luxurious and welcoming when scale, circulation, and multifunctional pieces are prioritized. Selecting pieces that maximize functionality while maintaining open sightlines creates visual spaciousness. Limiting choices to coordinated items from a single retailer simplifies styling and achieves a cohesive, staged appearance.

Read at Apartment Therapy