12 Ultra-Chic Acrylic Pieces That Will Make Your Living Room Look Larger

The lovely thing about lucite pieces is that they don’t appear to take up any space. This lightweight media console from CB2 looks as if it’s floating while hoisting the thinnest of flat-screens. We’re also loving the use of light-bouncing mirrors that visually expand the space. Peekaboo Acrylic Media Console, $599.

Bulky furniture legs can chomp up valuable real estate. But clear legs lend a lightweight touch, as seen on this stylish armchair from Joss & Main. The quirky contrast of velvet and lucite is a real conversation starter. PS: Removable and reversible cushions make cleaning a breeze. Maisy Armchair, $484.

Furniture that appears to float is key in small spaces because it frees up valuable floor space (or at least creates the illusion). If you have a petite pad, this airy coffee table from West Elm is calling your name. With its simple, elegant lines and cross-shaped base, it’s one design-forward piece. Cosima Coffee Table, $399 US.

Tuck this dining chair from Structube into a corner of your living room for a simple, stylish touch. Its fabulous form suits traditional or contemporary spaces, so it’s super easy to incorporate into your decor. Luxe Dining Chair, $49.

The see-through trend isn’t restricted to big pieces of furniture. To wit: this chic acrylic elephant sculpture by Jonathan Adler. It makes for a fun accessory when you’re trying to lighten the load on a living room shelf. It’s also available in amber and blue, which are equally gorgeous and glass-like. Junior Acrylic Elephant Sculpture, $139.99.

Everything about this set-up is lightweight, creating an airy atmosphere ideal for smaller living rooms: from the leggy sofa to the modest acrylic tray that’s perfect for hauling out drinks to the terrace or an indoor room. Format Clear Square Tray, $54.95.

We’re thirsting for this handsome acrylic trolley from Anthropologie. It can be used as a mobile piece for an impromptu party or as a fixed side table. Achieve stellar style by pairing the barely-there piece with vibrant artwork and cheerful drink accessories. Oscarine Lucite Bar Cart, $698 US.

Designed by Ceci Thompson, this graceful and curvaceous chair has vintage appeal. Formed from a single piece of moulded acrylic, the sculptural frame supports a plush, velvety seat in warm ivory with exposed brass hardware. Translation: buy two because they’re so darn gorgeous. Antonio Acrylic Chair, $599 each.

Looking for an accent piece to complement those lucite chairs? Add an acrylic bowl to your coffee table with asymmetrical edges. This vintage find (sold through North Fork Vintage) has the slightest scratching, which lends it a chic timeworn feel. Lucite Bowl, $39.

This modern acrylic side table from The Cross Decor & Design would look super sweet at the end of a sofa. It’s not too loud and yet it has presence. Plus, it takes up hardly any space. For a pretty springtime look, top the table with a vase of colourful blooms. Cubed Wheeled Side Table, $475.

Tuck this beauty into the corner of the living room for enviable results. Aptly named the Envy Bench, this leather and acrylic piece from Overstock is handmade and features a solid wood kiln-dried frame top. Envy Leather/Acrylic Bench, $365 US.

Keep your side table looking uncluttered with this elegant acrylic lamp from Pottery Barn. The sculptured base lends definition, while the white linen shade is just hefty enough to make its presence known. Skyla Acrylic Lamp, $249 US.