How to design an open-plan living room

Making the most of your space is more than simply combining a living room and kitchen — here are a few tips and tricks for creating a stunning open-plan layout

WORDS: SARAH HARLEY

We often expect our homes to work hard, providing us with multifunctional spaces that we can work, eat, play and relax in. But when it comes to actually making this work in just one big room, it can sometimes feel like an impossible task. So can you really make the clean, uncluttered appeal of open-plan living work when your living room needs to house a dining area, a study, sometimes a playroom and is often located off or near your kitchen? The good news is that with the right approach to colour, lighting, layout, flooring and some clever interior design tricks, it is possible. “Open-plan living spaces have become the go-to for modern-day living, offering a sense of space and fluidity while forming the heart of the home,” says Emma…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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