A small, functional living room with space for a creative family

Here’s a small, functional living room with a personal and traditional style, perfect for the family that loves to hang out and create together, with storage for craft supplies and everything else and space to display the finished works.

An EKTORP sofa with chaise longue stands in a functional living room near a HEMNES glass-door cabinet and some BESTÅ storage.

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Save 53€ on a purchase of a 2-seat sofa and a footstool EKTORP

Price combination: 375€. Price in separate: 428€.

Instant traditional look

Make your home so inviting, your holiday guests might just be tempted to stick around. Creating a cosy and warm look is as easy as turning an Allen key – just add a few pieces inspired by our traditional Swedish style to set the perfect stage for new memories.

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Overlapping photos of a tall, ash floor lamp with a white shade, a sofa bed with white, red and blue floral-patterned bedding, and a wooden, house-shaped wall shelf. The beige, two-seat, pine-framed sofa bed appears folded with patterned cushions. Two canvas prints with illustrations of a galloping horse and a bird hang on the wall behind the sofa bed.

A KANONVISKA duvet cover set featuring a white multicolour floral pattern, styled with matching pillows on a cosy bed.

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A white/dimmable YTBERG cabinet lighting.

Beside a desk is an asymmetrical grouping of various EKET wall-mounted shelving units that hold modern decor and books.

A black HEMMA cord set in the home office

A FRIHETEN sofa-bed with cushions on it in the middle of sunlit living room. A SONHULT nest of tables is next to the sofa.

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Design the perfect space with IKEA Kreativ

Scan your room and design your own space to bring IKEA 3D products into your home or start in one of our 50+ virtual showrooms.

Storage planners

Choose your ideal storage solution with our storage planners.

Sofa planners

Choose the perfect sofa for your living room with our sofa planners.

A guide to buy a new sofa

Sit down and relax, because we’ve got some practical tips to help you.

Decoration and storage tips for your living room

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How to arrange an L-shaped sofa in the living room

Is putting it in a corner the only way to arrange an L-shaped sofa in your living room? No! You can put it in the middle of the room and free up wall space for storage

An EKHOLMA corner sofa, a RÖDFLIK floor/reading lamp and an IDANÄS coffee table stand in the centre of a living room.

How to choose a TV bench that’s right for your home

You can’t go wrong when you pick from the IKEA range of TV benches. They’re all built sturdily for your peace of mind and feature a hole or a gap at the back for easy cable management.

An anthracite/off-white GULDFLY cushion cover

How to hang pictures like a pro

Regardless of where in your home you want to hang pictures or what layout you decide on, getting it exactly how you want it is easy.

Part of a bright living room with a golden-brown HAVBERG swivel armchair, HOLMERUD side tables and a cluster of framed art.

How to care for your house plants

Did you know that if you take good care of your house plants, they’ll take care of you too? Aside from making homes look pleasant, science says they boost wellbeing, reduce stress and help with creativity.

Upping the IQ of your home

With the IKEA Home smart system and other genius products, you can make your home – or even just one room – the cleverest on the block.

Tips and ideas for building a blanket fort

When it’s a grey day outside, a blanket fort can be perfect for getting a fun activity going together. Best of all, it’s easy to do with what you already have at home.

Easy ways to refresh your living room with textiles

New textiles can give your living room a whole new look and feel.

How to get privacy in a shared room

Most of us think of the living room as a social space. But sometimes it’s nice to step aside and hang out in your own little me-space – reading a book, scrolling your phone or just having a nap.

A white GUNNLAUG sound absorbing curtain

Sofa bed flexibility

Even if you live in a smaller space, you can still invite your near and dear overnight.

An off-white/dot pattern black ODDNY cushion cover

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Ideas and tips for more sustainable living

Let’s inspire and support people to adopt healthy and sustainable lifestyles by offering a desirable choice that is affordable, appealing and convenient for as many people as possible.

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Use less energy

So many parts of the home can have a direct impact on your energy use. Fortunately, we have some quick tricks for you to save energy at home.