10 Small Living Room Ideas with TV & Dining Table: Creative ways I’ve used to make a cozy living+dining combo workLena HartwellSep 24, 2025Table of Contents1. Floating TV & Narrow Table2. Extendable Dining Table3. Corner Banquette with TV Opposite4. TV Above Storage Unit5. Glass or Acrylic Furniture6. Back-to-Back Layout7. Movable TV Stand8. Fold-Down Wall Table9. Unified Color Scheme10. Layered LightingFAQFree Room PlannerDesign your dream room online for free with the powerful room designer toolStart for FREEOne time, I had a client who insisted on fitting a 65-inch TV, a six-seater dining table, and a piano into a 20-square-meter apartment. I thought it was impossible—until I sketched, moved, and re-sketched about twenty times. That experience taught me that small spaces test your creativity more than anything else, and that’s exactly what I’ll share here: 10 ideas that saved my projects (and my sanity).Small living rooms with both a TV and dining table can get cramped fast, but with some smart arrangements and the right tools like a virtual room planner, you can make them feel surprisingly airy.1. Floating TV & Narrow TableMounting the TV on the wall instantly frees up floor space. Pair it with a slim dining table that tucks against a wall—perfect for two to four people. The only trick is hiding the cables, but that’s worth the visual calm it brings.save pin2. Extendable Dining TableI love using extendable tables in tiny rooms. Closed, they act as a console. When guests come over, you pull it out and—boom—instant dining area. The challenge is finding a design that matches your living room aesthetics.save pin3. Corner Banquette with TV OppositeA built-in corner bench can seat more people in less space. Place the TV on the opposite wall, and you’ve created two zones that still feel connected. Bonus: hidden storage under the bench.save pin4. TV Above Storage UnitBy placing the TV above a low sideboard, you get both media storage and a subtle dining sideboard effect. Keep it at eye level when seated—it’s easy to get the height wrong.save pin5. Glass or Acrylic FurnitureTransparent pieces give the illusion of more space. I once used an acrylic dining table in a 15 m² room with a custom floor plan—the client swore the space “magically doubled.” The downside? You’ll see every fingerprint.save pin6. Back-to-Back LayoutPut the dining table directly behind the sofa, so the sofa’s back acts as a room divider. Works wonders in open-plan studios, though you’ll want a narrow sofa to avoid blocking too much space.save pin7. Movable TV StandA swiveling or rolling TV stand lets you angle the screen toward the dining area or the sofa as needed. Great flexibility, but make sure the cables are long enough and tidy.save pin8. Fold-Down Wall TablePerfect for micro-apartments. When not in use, it disappears into the wall. I paired one with a compact kitchen setup in a studio flat—it transformed the flow of the space. Just note: install it into a solid wall.save pin9. Unified Color SchemeKeep the dining and living furniture in a cohesive palette so the eye reads it as one open area. I often use warm neutrals; it softens the boundary without making the space look busy.save pin10. Layered LightingMix ambient, task, and accent lights to make the space feel dynamic. A pendant over the dining table and wall sconces near the sofa work well. Just be careful not to overcomplicate with too many fixtures in sight.save pinFAQQ: Can I really fit a full dining set in my small living room?A: Yes, but consider extendable or foldable designs, and scale it to the room’s proportions.Q: Should the TV face the dining table or sofa?A: Ideally both—opt for a swiveling mount if the layout allows.Q: How do I avoid the space feeling cluttered?A: Stick to a cohesive color scheme, choose multi-functional furniture, and keep the floor as clear as possible.Start for FREEPlease check with customer service before testing new feature.Free Room PlannerDesign your dream room online for free with the powerful room designer toolStart for FREE