5 Furniture Mistakes That Make Small Rooms Look Smaller - and How to Fix Them

5 Furniture Mistakes That Make Small Rooms Look Smaller - and How to Fix Them

Small modern living room with a compact grey sectional, light walls, medium-sized rug, bright and open feel, staged for small-space living.Small rooms CAN look open, bright, and spacious — if you choose the right furniture.
Most people don’t realize they’re making these common mistakes that shrink the look of their space.

Here are the top 5 furniture mistakes Saskatoon homeowners make… and easy fixes.

1. Buying Oversized Furniture

Big couches in small rooms = zero walking space.

Fix:
Choose apartment-sized sectionals or sofas with:
✔ Slim arms
✔ Compact width
✔ Clean lines
✔ Storage chaise

Cramped small living room with an oversized bulky couch taking up too much space, cluttered feel, poor furniture size ratio.

2. Choosing Dark, Heavy Fabrics

Dark colours absorb light and reduce visual space.

Fix:
Use light, neutral furniture:
• Grey
• Beige
• Cloud white
• Soft taupe
• Stone

Instantly makes the room feel larger.

Bright small living room with a light grey or beige sectional, lots of natural light, clean lines, airy feeling, Canadian home style.

3. Pushing All Furniture Against the Walls

This actually makes rooms feel tighter.

Fix:
Float your sofa slightly forward.
Use rugs to define the layout.
A good layout adds air + movement.

Small living room showing floating furniture layout: sofa slightly pulled forward, coffee table centered on rug, open walkway behind.

4. Using Bulky Coffee Tables or Dining Sets

Chunky tables overwhelm smaller rooms.

Fix:
Choose:
✔ Round dining tables
✔ Lift-top coffee tables
✔ Smaller 3- or 4-piece sets
✔ Modern accent tables

Small room overwhelmed by a heavy, dark wood coffee table and mismatched furniture, showing how bulky pieces shrink the space.

Compact round dining table with 2–4 chairs, apartment-friendly size, lightweight modern design, bright neutral colours.

5. Not Measuring Doorways & Walkways

It fits in the room… but can’t get into the room.

Fix:
Measure:
• Door widths
• Hallways
• Staircases
• Basement entrances
• Living room dimensions

This saves time, frustration, and returns.

Person measuring a doorway with a tape measure, clean bright hallway, emphasizing importance of fit

Want a Spacious, Open Look?

At Hampson & Co Furniture, we specialize in furniture that fits real Canadian homes — not oversized showroom models.

Perfect for:
✔ Small rooms
✔ Condos
✔ Basement suites
✔ Townhomes
✔ Apartments

📍 Saskatoon showroom (by appointment)
🌐 HampsonAndCoFurniture.com
🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian — Smart Furniture for Small Spaces

Modern furniture showroom interior with space-saving sectionals and small dining sets, bright white walls, professional look.

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