living room ideas for a multi functional

Open-plan living room ideas for a multi-functional, family space

living room ideas for a multi functional

Looking for open-plan living room ideas? Open-plan 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 decorating and styling ideas will keep the spaces looking separate but seamless.

Sounds complicated? Well fear not as we have compiled our top tips for making the most of your open-plan space, without breaking the bank. You’ll be the envy of your friends and family.

 Add personality with painted zones

Open-plan needn’t be devoid of different personalities for different purposes. While lounging, eating and working may all take place in one large open-plan area, it doesn’t mean you can’t zone each area with a different colour. Signify a change of purpose with a splash of colour. Create a feature wall behind the sofa, perhaps using a cocooning dark shade such as Dulux ‘Cobalt Night’ (left).

Paint a block of colour to zone a home office space, within the open-plan layout – working with an engaging colour such as Dulux ‘Night Seas’. Using a light neutral on the remaining walls, one such as versatile colour of the year ‘Brave Ground’ to harmonise and create a seamless flow with accessories and furniture pieces.

This barn has been converted into one long open-plan living space. It is light and airy and has a dark blue and green colour scheme running throughout the space. However, different textures and materials have been used to create a distinct divide between the dining area and living space. The area surrounding the wood-burning stove, features plush crushed velvet sofas in turquoise and mustard with an aged rug underfoot. In contrast, the dining area is tied together by the natural wood of the table and the wooden bar stools lined up by the kitchen breakfast bar at the far end.