The combination of colours in this living room is central to the room’s playful yet sophisticated style. The pastel colour palette – bubblegum pink, minty green and jelly blue – is balanced with dark wooden furniture and toffee-brown accents. The low furniture and light colours give the room an airy feel.

Here’s a stylish way to arrange living room furniture while having your things close by. We placed the sofa and chaise longue in the middle of the room and placed these side tables around them. The dark wood adds warmth to the room, and provides balance to the lighter colours.

This living room is a hub for different activities so storage is key to keep things tidy. Open storage is great for easy access, like for books and often-used toys, while closed storage gives a more uncluttered look. The panel in this BILLY bookcase lets you display artwork or photos on the door.

Consider how you and your family will use the living room, and create zones accordingly. Here, we created a cosy corner for me-time by placing a chaise longue back-to-back with a sofa. Then, we made use of the space underneath the stairs for a study and hobby nook.