Minimalist living may bring a basic image to your mind, but there is more than one way to live the minimalist lifestyle. You’ll see that there are many ways to decorate your living room and turn it into an inviting space for your family or an entertainment space for your friends.

When designing your minimalist living room, think of your style. After all, your living room should express your true self! Let your friends know that you have actually made a home out of your space by getting rid of the clutter and designing a room you can be proud of.

There are various accessories that, when placed in the right spot, can evoke a different feeling in your minimalist living room. Decluttering your living space doesn’t mean you can’t have a room with a statement. Take a look at the many ways you can live the minimalist lifestyle while preserving your personality in your living room.

1. Cozy Minimalist Apartment Living Rooms

If you have ever searched for apartment listings on Angelslist, Apartments.com, or Craigslist, you may have seen someone describe your potential apartment as “cozy.” For a first time apartment-hunter, this may translate to “cute” or “comfortable.” In reality, the cozy apartment is a small apartment that makes you feel like you live in a closet.

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Having minimalist decor in a small living room can open up your space and will help you fight any feelings of claustrophobia you may have. The rule of the game is couch-to-the-wall. Choosing a sectional or a loveseat to place against the longest wall in your living room will create a linear look that you can copy on the adjacent side of the room.

Placing a flat-screen TV on top of your rectangular TV stand will mirror the linear look to complete the room’s openness. You may be wondering, “What if I feel like walking down a hall instead of my living room?” Well, while there is only so much you can do in a small living room, it won’t hurt to add a small coffee table with a centerpiece, which will actually make the room “cozy.”