Small Living Room – Smart Space Planning for Comfort & Style

This project focused on the spatial planning of a compact living room, transforming it into a warm, functional, and beautifully styled environment. The objective was to maximise seating, enhance storage, and ensure flow within a limited footprint—without compromising on aesthetics.

Design Approach: A carefully considered layout features a tailored corner sofa, built-in storage, and a soft yet modern colour palette. A dark feature wall creates depth and contrast, while natural textures and clean lines offer a calming and inviting atmosphere.

Key Features:
- Optimised Layout: An L-shaped sofa was chosen to provide generous seating while maintaining clear movement throughout the space.
- Integrated Storage: A sleek wall of cabinetry with open shelving adds smart storage and display opportunities, keeping the space tidy and visually light.
- Balanced Contrast: Charcoal-toned walls pair effortlessly with neutral furniture and soft furnishings to add dimension and warmth.
- Artful Details: The artwork featured is a print by Dan Hobday, a British contemporary minimalist artist. Hobday creates most of his pieces in a small studio in Devon, drawing inspiration from the region’s coastal scenery and countryside.
- Effortless Execution: To make the design easily actionable, we provided a complete shopping list with all items sourced from IKEA—offering both affordability and convenience for the client.

Thoughtful planning turned this small living room into a stylish yet highly liveable space—perfect for relaxing, hosting, and daily family life, with a ready-to-shop plan to bring it to life with ease.