Three living rooms that say: Welcome!

Greeting a guest can be done in many ways. Here are three living rooms that each have their special way – and style – to offer a heart-warming, welcoming atmosphere.

A red, black and white living room with festive decorations.

All of the family says hi

There’s a guest in the house! Involve the household and make it a happening for everyone.

Several two-sided IKEA TOLSBY frames containing holiday art, set on a desk.

Playful and personal

Let the kids join in. Make portraits and little goodie bags for a playful reception. Chances are your guest will feel like family right away.

IKEA VINTER gift bag and tags hanging on the back of a white chair.

A festively decorated living room with trees and garlands and an IKEA GUALÖV storage table placed in front of the sofa.

A time of giving

Greeting with a gift is a reliable way to get off to a good start. When it’s the season for giving – and your entire home looks gift-wrapped – there’s all the more reason.

An IKEA FÖRÄDLA three-tier serving stand made from porcelain and metal, carrying festive treats.

Greet with a treat

Take the opportunity to make your welcome truly memorable. Get your guests in the holiday mood with individual gifts, as personal as your style.

A stocking hanging on the wall, with a present and an IKEA VINTER gift tag peeking out of the top.

IKEA TJENA storage boxes with lids presented as gift boxes sitting on a table in a festively decorated living room.

Make preparations (but don’t overdo them)

Once you turn your living room into a makeshift bedroom, it can feel overly private. Therefore it can be a good idea to prepare for the night, but leave the last bits to your guest. That way you can still use the sofa bed as seating during the evening.

Slippers perched on top of an IKEA PUDERVIVA quilt cover and pillowcase.

Pile up the welcome

Crisp bed linen and a personal batch of bathroom accessories will give your guest the best of both worlds. A sense of hotel living – exclusively populated with good friends.

IKEA VÅGSJÖN guest towels in a fabric basket presented as a gift.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

Made by
Interior designer: Pernilla Åsberg
Photographer: Måns Jensen
Writer: Henrik Annemark