A stylist’s living room: a modern eclectic harmony

We let interior designer and architect Åsa Dyberg create her own dream living room. Get inspired by her light and homey cosy space for chillin’, dining, working or just being.

A dream living room for IKEA envisioned by Åsa Dyberg, one of Sweden’s top interior designers. The result is a cosy ‘do it all’ space with a velvet sofa in dark blue, a walnut coffee table, and a daybed with a green curtain that allows for privacy.

Even dark walls can be cosy

Åsa has worked as an architect and interior designer for almost 30 years. Today, she and her husband split their time between Malmö and Barcelona. The living room is her favourite place. It’s where she came up with the idea for this highly personal and inviting space.

Curate your living room with modern living room furniture from IKEA! Use a mixture of different styles, and don’t be afraid to mix different style groups, such as IKEA STOCKHOLM rattan chair and the STOCKSUND armchair in grey/black/wood.

Mix different textures for a cosier feeling,

Experiment with layering contrasting materials; velvet, wool, rugs, whatever you like. You can also mix and match odd pieces of furniture, just keep to the same colour scheme. Try a mix of blues and natural tones. Add a touch of green with different kinds of leafy plants.

Learn how you can personalise your living room using a mix of furniture and your private collections. IKEA offers a wide range of modern furniture, such as sofas, coffee tables and cabinets that will make your living room more inviting!

Use layers of rugs in your living room! IKEA has a lot of rugs for your living room, such as IKEA VINDUM high pile rug in blue/green and NÖDEBO handmade low pile rug in green. They are cosy to sit on and improve acoustics.

Use open storage

Personal things can really make a space come alive, so don’t hesitate to use open storage. “We travel a lot, and I like collecting cool things and showing off my souvenirs.” Place your favourite pieces on a picture ledge or on top of different cabinets. Recycle or give away anything that just collects dust. Do you have a hard time parting with things that have sentimental value, but at the same time you don’t want them on display? Keep them behind closed doors inside the cabinets.

Display your favourite things in your living room! At IKEA you will find modern furniture for storage. Try a ready combination or you can create your own, like this combination with BESTÅ frames in black and VALVIKEN doors in grey-turquoise.

Create a sense of freedom with flexible furniture

Working at the table or in an armchair with a footstool in the living room can feel more liberating than in an office. A lightweight work top with trestles can also be used as a dining table for special occasions. Clear the desk, move it to the centre of the room and add some extra chairs.