Small Open Plan Living And Dining Room Ideas

Small Open Plan Living And Dining Room Ideas

a low white sofa, with scattered green and white patterned cushions, in a white room, with a large french doors, wooden shelves with black metal poles, holding brown and silver pots of green plants, books and ornaments, and a brown fold out chair underneath a large, woven lampshade walls painted in yeabridge green estate emulsion, £3950 for 25l, farrow  ball bowen rattan seats with cushions, £295 each bowen rattan ottoman with cushion, £195 all habitat lounge chair, £895 alburni table, £462 indah hide rug, £835 all heal's a line shelf, £550, graham and green rattan shade, £70, habitaton sofa l r kulgam greywhite cushion cover, £49, luma botanist embroidered cushion, £14, sainsbury's haveli cushion cover, £49, luma syssan cushion, £12, ikea linen lines cushion, £1999, zara home alpaca blend throw, £90, northlight homestore on coffee table tumblers, £8 each tequila jug, £70 all heal's on top shelf pots, £21 for three, rockett st george on second shelf pot, from £1, dobbies vintage bottles, find similar at home barn ingefära plant pot, from £150 for 105cm dia, ikea heritage twine, £350, paperchase third shelf socker plant pot, from 95p for 105cm dia, ikea faux deer skull in dome, £69, rockett st george

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While there are many areas in the home that can aid our physical health, the lounge or living room is key to better mental wellbeing.

It should be a flexible space where we can spend time with loved ones, or alone, to relax and restore, and feel contained, safe and comfortable. Yet housing developers increasingly insist on combining kitchen, dining area and lounge into one open-plan space – and trying to deliver on all three functions in one area can create discord. I believe that, if it's possible, it's more desirable to have a separate lounge area.

So, how can we create a lounge space that benefits our mental wellbeing? It comes down to 'place making' to deliver what you want to feel. What will help you relax? A sofa or armchair is a great place to start. How about a coffee table with a side lamp, plus blankets and cushions nearby, all set up ready for you to instantly unwind? Adaptable lighting helps; choose dimmable, low-level warm options such as lamps rather than harsh overhead lighting. Minimise unwanted noise and increase calm by using thick curtains and soft furnishings.

Keep connected to nature

A view to the outside will help you reap nature's restorative benefits. Point your armchair towards a window or add a window seat from which you can gaze outside, enabling quiet reflection and maximum exposure to natural light.

Bring nature inside to increase its benefits

Studies have shown that natural materials, such as timber wall panelling, can reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Soothing pastels such as Dulux's Colour Futures 2020 'care' palette are the perfect backdrop for plants and greenery, which will bring a space to life without overstimulating the senses.

Think about the position of the TV

It doesn't have to be the focal point of the room. Introducing some movement is a great way to create visual interest; the obvious one is flickering flames in a fireplace, or you could install a fish tank. These can even be another way to bring people together for passive social time (spending time together without doing anything in particular) – creating a deeper connection to others is fundamental to our overall happiness and mental wellbeing.

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Plants offer a direct connection to nature, and large leavesdampen sound. Calathea roseopicta Dottie via Bloombox Club.

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A fish tank will create visual interest and a focal point. BiOrbLife 60 MCR aquarium via Maidenhead Aquatics.

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Daybeds are a great way to add comfy seating under a window. Mabel daybed via sofa.com.

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Himalayan salt lamps bring a warm glow. Taourirt natural saltlamp (25cm) via Wayfair.

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Small Open Plan Living And Dining Room Ideas

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