It’s easy to create an open-plan living room that feels cosy, yet seamlessly linked to the rest of your home
Looking for open living room ideas? Open living has slowly become part of our everyday lives, from a home office within a living room to a kitchen-diner. These spaces should be well designed and able to utilise the best of the overall room in their function. Clever minimalist decorating and styling ideas will keep the spaces seamless. Sounds complicated? Well here are some tips for making the most of your open-plan space, without breaking the bank. You’ll be the envy of your friends and family.
Let the light in
Making the most of natural light is a great way to keep a room feeling vibrant and lively and can even help a space feel larger than it actually is. Here, a run of sliding doors connecting the rooms while providing a seamless connection of inside out.
Get smart with furniture
Section off the living area of an open-plan space with careful placement of furniture. The benefit of a large, open-plan space is that everyone can spend time together without being on top of each other. Not only that, but as there’s direct access to the garden, children can happily head outside to get some fresh air. Also, the slim designs allow for plenty of walk-around room as well as a compact work space.
Connect with the garden
Optimize your open-plan living room by designing it to flow seamlessly out to an adjacent outdoor space which will extend your room and optimize light. Make the transition from inside to out seamless by colour-matching internal flooring with external decking.
Chose an L-shaped sofa
Use a corner sofa to define the seating area in a multi-functional open-plan living space, and add a sense of intimacy to a large room.
Make it family-friendly
Living rooms are meant to be lived in, so make sure your space is somewhere that everyone in the family will enjoy. This cosy open-plan living room combines modern and traditional furniture to create a welcoming, family-friendly space.