Comfortable, cozy ideas for small living rooms

It’s easy in big spaces, but how do you make small living rooms comfortable and functional too? By making the sofa the hub for all your activities and then adding simple products for extra comfort, that’s how.

A living room with a dark-turquoise VRETSTORP three-seat sofa-bed, an ALSEDA banana-fibre stool and a KRAGSTA coffee table.

From living room to lounge-around zone

Just because you’re strapped for space doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to stretch out. A sofa bed – especially when folded out – makes a great place to recline and relax. Two sofa beds pushed together will max the relaxing. You can even eat and play games here.

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Food on plates and a dark-red MARYD tray placed on two folded-out, dark-turquoise VRETSTORP sofa-beds pushed together.

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Throw in a throw

A cozy throw and some extra cushions will make your sofa or favourite chair more comfortable and inviting. And because they come in a wide range of styles, they’re also a great way to decorate the room and create your personal style.

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Cushions and a throw resting on a dark-turquoise VRETSTORP sofa-bed. A black KRAGSTA coffee table stands next to it.

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Control your light and privacy

When it comes to window treatments, think “layers”. Combining sheer and blackout curtains lets you control exactly how much sunlight gets in – and how much the neighbours can see.

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A combination of sheer, white curtains and grey HILLEBORG block-out curtains hanging next to an open glass door.

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Serve up a storm

Don’t let the size of your room or your table limit your enjoyment. Serveware in all shapes and sizes allows you lay down a festive feast anywhere, even on a smaller table.

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A black KRAGSTA coffee table laden with a meal served on a blue ERTAPPAD dish and in multiple ENTUSIASM bowls and mugs.

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Extra seating that doesn’t take up much space

Always be ready for those extra guests with stools like these. Pull them out when you need them, slide them away when you don’t. Add a cushion for extra comfort and layered rugs and you’ll have people fighting to sit on the floor.

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A cushion with a JUNIMAGNOLIA cover resting on an ALSEDA banana-fibre stool placed next to a black KRAGSTA coffee table.

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Set the mood with table lamps

When it comes to creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, lighting is key. A ceiling lamp will light up the whole room, but usually isn’t great for setting the mood. On the other hand, table lights in different places in the room will provide a soft, diffuse light that’s ideal for those cozy living room moments.

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A lit blue-glass MIKROKLIN table lamp amid books, a plant pot and chess pieces on a wall-mounted shelf.