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"Home idea with IKEA": A living room for every day and for family gatherings

This time, “Home idea with IKEA” visits a home where the living room is about to undergo a transformation. The homeowners want to create a cosy and functional space that suits both everyday relaxation and festive family gatherings. The biggest challenge is combining comfort with enough room for all guests and clever storage solutions. The homeowners plan and assemble the furniture themselves, while an IKEA interior designer provides practical advice and finishing touches to give the living room a harmonious and well-thought-out look.

Before

Before the makeover, the living room served many purposes at once, but lacked a coherent style and a well-thought-out layout. Furniture from different periods dominated the space, creating a heavy impression and leaving too little room for family gatherings. Storage solutions were not efficient enough, and the relaxation area was not clearly separated from the rest of the room. The homeowners wanted to preserve the cosy atmosphere while making the room more spacious, lighter and more comfortable for both everyday living and festive occasions.

After: A cosy space with clear zoning

After the makeover, the living room has gained a much lighter and more harmonious look, with each zone having a clear purpose. The relaxation area, with a comfortable sofa and television, is designed for peaceful everyday evenings, while the dining area invites the family to gather together during festive occasions. Light-coloured furniture and well-planned storage solutions create a sense of spaciousness and help maintain order. Textiles and warm accents add cosiness, making the room both practical and genuinely welcoming.

A renovated living room with light-coloured furniture, mustard-yellow curtains, and clearly defined zones – a dining area in the foreground and a seating area with a sofa and TV in the background. The space appears bright, tidy and cosy.

After: Living room solutions

After the makeover, the living room has become more functional and easier to adapt to different needs. New storage solutions help keep the space tidy, while the television area is naturally integrated with the seating zone to create a comfortable setting for everyday evenings. Light-coloured furniture and a unified colour palette visually expand the room, while mustard accents add warmth and character. The thoughtful layout allows the homeowners to enjoy both quiet moments together and larger family gatherings.

Living room
A renovated living room with a black sofa, a white TV unit, and mustard-yellow curtains. The space looks tidy, bright, and functionally arranged.
A renovated living room featuring a sofa, a round coffee table, and yellow textile accents. The room shows a cosy atmosphere and a thoughtful furniture layout.
Living room

After: Dining room and living room in one

After the makeover, the shared space has gained clear and easy-to-read zoning. The living area is naturally separated from the dining area by a functional dining cabinet and a wall unit with a mirror, serving both practical and decorative purposes. This solution helps maintain an open feel while giving each zone its own identity. Light-coloured furniture, a cohesive colour palette and carefully chosen accents create a harmonious and cosy environment that works equally well for everyday living and for hosting guests.

A dining area within a renovated living space featuring a round table, a white sideboard, and wall shelving. The table is set with dishes and flowers, while the living area is visible in the background.
A round dining table with white chairs beside a wall with a large round mirror. The space appears bright, tidy, and visually divided into functional zones.

After: Dining area

After the makeover, the dining area has become a functional and inviting space for shared meals. The round table allows comfortable seating for both everyday use and festive gatherings, while the minimalistic furniture helps maintain a sense of openness. Additional wall storage provides practical space for tableware and dining essentials while keeping the area organised. A mirror and light tones visually expand the room, while warm accents add cosiness, creating a harmonious setting for family time and relaxed entertaining.

Dining room
A renovated dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a large round wall mirror. The living area with a sofa and yellow accents is visible in the background.
View of a dining area with a set table, a white sideboard, and a round wall mirror. The space appears bright, tidy, and cosy.
Dining room

“When planning an interior, it is worth investing long-term in quality furniture and solutions that are used every day – the sofa, dining table, chairs, storage systems and lighting. The overall atmosphere, meanwhile, can be shaped with easily replaceable elements such as textiles, rugs and decorative accents. A neutral foundation combined with creative details allows the space to evolve alongside changing lifestyles, while maintaining both functionality and a fresh feel.”

An IKEA interior designer wearing a yellow shirt stands in a bright room and smiles at the camera.

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.

Would use some help?

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.