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Tips for organizing a busy shared living space

Need tips for sharing your shared living space? We’re here to tell you that living with more people doesn’t necessarily have to mean more clutter and chaos!

Whether you live with one roommate, multiple roommates or several family members, shared living space sanity and comfort are within reach – we promise.

With these easy IKEA designer solutions, you can organize your busy shared space with affordable but stylish furnishings.

Room setting

Creating an organized personal space for everyone

When living in a shared home, having designated space for all parties is key. Storage boxes are a great way to sort smaller items and can easily fit in a drawer or on a shelf.

You can combine a PAX wardrobe unit to create a stylish built-in look unit and have a specific storage space for everyone.

Need to create a private zone to focus on work, school, snoozing or something else? A curtain is an easy way to block out light and dampen sound.

Drawer organization
Shelf organization
Desk shelf
Storage box
Organized closet

Bring everyone together in comfort

A pullout sofa is key if you want to save space or if you find yourself the frequent host of overnight guests. The sofa featured here has hidden storage, which is smart way to organize any extra linens.

With multiple activities going on in the same room, being intentional about lighting is very important to create designated zones and different moods. For instance, a task light can be used for specific activities like reading or work.

We also have our pendants and lamps that can be connected to the IKEA Home App, which can control not only the lighting but also sound if you’re using one of our SYMFONISK products.

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