The other day I was visiting a friend as she had recently moved into a new home. I was really impressed by the interior decoration that looked simple but made a lasting effect. She shared some tips with me that she had benefitted from.
For a small living room, use minimal furniture that is lightweight and can be moved easily. This gives you a feeling of extra space in the room. Bulky furniture or too many furniture items crammed into a room will make the home look congested. Believe me, but the space factor can really affect your mental state sometimes.