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“Home idea with IKEA”: Provence-style living and dining room

This week, we invite you to visit Renata, who lives with their daughter in their own home and has decided it’s time to refresh the living room. They lead a busy life – lecturing at university, marking students’ work at home, enjoying entertaining guests, and relaxing with a good book. Yet, the current living room isn’t quite right for either work or rest: they often find themselves curling up on the floor to read, while souvenirs from their travels lie forgotten in boxes due to a lack of shelf space.

 

The mismatched furniture collected over time adds little warmth or joy to the room. But can this chaotic space be transformed into the home they’ve been dreaming of? Interior designer Toma is certain it can!

A mother in a yellow dress, daughter in a red floral dress and an IKEA interior designer in a blue uniform sitting together on a sofa.

Interior designer‘s task:

• Create two functional areas within the open-plan space: a living room that meets the family’s needs and a welcoming dining area.

• Fit a comfy sofa-bed, a piano and a dining table for large family gatherings into a 22-square-metre room.

• Reduce visual clutter by creating smart storage solutions for everything from tableware and books to meaningful decorative items.

• Refresh the interior style by adding lightness, brightness and a touch of Provence charm.

A view of a living and dining room before a makeover, showing a dining table with mismatched chairs, a bookshelf, an armchair, a bed and a sofa, all under a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.
The same room from another angle, featuring a dining table with chairs, a piano, a wardrobe, and a cabinet by the door.

Why Provence?

Renata had always dreamed of a Provençal style – light, airy, and full of warmth and tranquillity. With lavender already in bloom on their terrace, it felt only natural to extend that soft, Southern French atmosphere indoors. We brought it to life with gentle pastel shades, subtle blue accents, and woven furniture and details that complement the room’s wooden floors and ceiling beautifully.

A bright living and dining room after a makeover, featuring a round dining table with white chairs, rattan armchairs around a white coffee table, a wooden piano against the wall, and blue curtains framing large windows. A bookshelf and decorative elements add to the room’s warm and inviting atmosphere.
“Neutral colours at home give you the freedom to change things up. Simply swapping the curtains, cushions or a rug can make the space feel completely new.”
Toma LaucienėIKEA interior designer

Bring these great solutions home:

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HAUGA white sideboard: 4 drawers, 2 cabinets, wooden, rectangular, clean design for versatile use.Modern living room with white HAUGA sideboard, cactus, and hanging lamps.
IKEA Family price

HAUGA

Price 99€
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Regular price 179€

Price valid 25.06.2026 - 25.06.2026 or while supply lasts

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AGEN chair: natural woven rattan, bamboo legs, airy, unique design, handwoven, stackable.Cosy indoor scene with wicker AGEN chair, green pillow, white blanket, baskets, and plants.

AGEN

Price 54,99€
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A blue ikea RÅSKOG storage trolley with three tiers and wheels for mobility. Its sturdy with a metallic finish.Blue RÅSKOG three-tier rolling cart, ideal for kitchen storage, fits in small spaces.

RÅSKOG

Price 29,99€
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A natural-colored jute rug named LOHALS, rectangular, with a simple flatweave design for easy cleaning.A flat-woven jute rug with underlay, ideal for dining spaces, displayed on a wooden floor.

LOHALS

Price 79,99€
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VRIGSTAD mirror: hand-woven sedge, natural colour, circular shape, intricate herringbone design.Round woven frame mirror above white cabinet, with green plant.

VRIGSTAD

Price 34,99€
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A KRAGSTA round white coffee table with a smooth top and sturdy white legs.Small, white coffee table with round top and four legs. It holds a cup and coasters. Perfect for small spaces.

KRAGSTA

Price 119€
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A brass-colored TVÅMASTAD lamp with a frosted glass shade. Its a stylish, portable led lamp with a curved handle and base, designed for easy movement.TVÅMASTAD lamp on table with couch & plant. Gold lamp with frosted glass shade and portable handle.

TVÅMASTAD

Price 19,99€
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Dining area

It was important to Renata to have a spacious dining area, as family gatherings and celebrations at home can sometimes bring together as many as twenty people. That’s why the room now features the round, extendable table with its elegant curved leg. A round table like this seats more guests than a typical square or rectangular one. The sturdy wooden chairs, paired with matching cushions, are not only very comfortable but also add a lively touch to the interior.

A bright dining area featuring a round dining table with white chairs, surrounded by a bookcase filled with books. Soft blue accents throughout the room add a calm and inviting atmosphere.
An airy living area with a white coffee table surrounded by rattan armchairs. A bookshelf filled with books and plants adds charm, while large windows with blue curtains let in natural light.

Living room highlights

KRAGSTA coffee table and AGEN chairs, perfectly complementing the wooden ceiling, create a harmonious style ideal for slow tea ceremonies, coffee breaks, and conversations with the daughter.

The VRETSTORP sofa-bed offers comfort for daytime lounging and easily transforms into a cosy bed for overnight guests. Its built-in storage provides a practical solution for bedding, while the striped slipcover adds a subtle Provence-inspired elegance and can be removed and washed as needed.

Lighting plays a vital role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, with the ARÖD floor lamp and BLIDVÄDER table lamp offering soft, ambient illumination.

“To create a cohesive interior, choose furniture in matching or complementary colours and similar textures. In this room, for instance, the main pieces are white, providing a bright, neutral backdrop that lets bolder accents – like the sofa bed, armchairs or textiles – take centre stage.”

Toma Laucienė, IKEA interior designer

An IKEA interior designer, dressed in a blue uniform, is sitting on a striped sofa-bed, smiling at the camera. They are surrounded by decorative cushions in various shades of blue and floral patterns. Round mirrors and framed artwork are visible in the background.

BILLY, is that you?

It might not be obvious at first glance, but the updated living room does indeed feature the iconic BILLY bookcase – just in a more unexpected form. Since both Renata and their daughter are passionate readers with an impressive library, interior designer Toma combined a clever corner solution. Open shelves hold plenty of books, glass shelves with built-in lighting are perfect for displaying glassware, and closed cabinets provide discreet storage for everything else. A thoughtful detail? The glass-fronted doors feature wallpaper cuttings framed behind the glass – a subtle decorative touch that blends beautifully with the rest of the interior.

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A white BILLY bookcase is filled with colourful books, creating an organised and vibrant display. The doors are beautifully decorated with a blue and white tapestry, adding a touch of style and texture.
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More tidiness with less effort

When storage space starts running low at home, the solution is often closer than you think – simply make use of empty walls and choose your furniture thoughtfully. The HAUGA sideboard is a great example of how to store not only dinnerware, but also table linens, board games and other frequently used items in a stylish and practical way. For a more flexible option, the RÅSKOG trolley comes in handy. It easily rolls from one spot to another, making it perfect for storing knitting yarns, craft supplies or even kitchen essentials.

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A white HAUGA storage combination. The open shelves feature decorative items, including plants, boxes, a mirror, and ceramic pieces.
A blue RÅSKOG trolley stands beside the sideboard, featuring two shelves with neatly arranged baskets and containers.
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Worth a stage

After the makeover, more attention was given to Renata’s daughter’s passion for playing the piano. We created a stage worthy of the instrument, where guests can enjoy the music together. Above the piano, decorative shelves were added to display sheet music, pictures and travel souvenirs.

Interior acessories & decorations
A cosy corner with a wooden piano by a window dressed with sheer white curtains and blue drapes, beside a tall floor lamp and a white plant stand holding a green plant.
A wooden piano with a cushioned bench, topped by two white wall shelves adorned with framed pictures and small decorative items.
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What was done before?

In previous seasons, our interior designers transformed a wide range of home and business spaces, offering practical tips on how to adapt interiors to personal needs and keep everything well-organised. We renovated kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms, created a children’s room in an attic, refreshed office spaces, redesigned a compact one-room apartment and so much more.

Previous makeovers
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If you'd like to renovate your home without a big investment or major repairs, you can always ask our interior designers for help. With your input and home furnishing style preferences, whether it be traditional or modern, our professionals will help you navigate our wide range of products and create a complete furnishing solution for one or multiple rooms, or for your entire home.

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An episode of home makeovers showcasing the transformation of a messy and outdated space into a bright, Provence-style living and dining room. The show features homeowners, a host and an IKEA interior designer.

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