Small homes and studios

Living zone Interior Design for Small homes and studios

The main room must change between lounging, hosting and possibly sleeping.

Explore the ideas
Open living and dining area with a wood partition and television unit
Living room inspiration: a visual boundary between shared zones.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Living room with green and rust-colored seating around a low coffee table
Living room inspiration: conversation seating with a clear central table.
Living room with a television wall, wood shelving and a glass partition
Living room inspiration: media storage beside a glazed divider.
Living room arranged with an L-shaped sofa and wall shelving
Living room inspiration: seating grouped around a shared focal point.

Explore the design decisions

Before you start

Anchor seating on a wall and preserve a central route; use a movable table rather than fixed dividers.

Room details and site checks
Layout
Anchor seating on a wall and preserve a central route; use a movable table rather than fixed dividers.
Detail
Choose a sofa with hidden storage and a rug to mark the lounge footprint.
Trade-off
A larger sofa improves comfort but limits hosting and sleeping flexibility.
  • Mock furniture footprints with tape
  • Check clear route to windows and entry
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