A Family Room Everyone Actually Wants To Be In

A Family Room Everyone Actually Wants To Be In

A living room that works for grown-ups and children alike does not happen by accident. With the right storage and a few thoughtful pieces, a shared space can feel calm, bright and genuinely welcoming to the whole family.

Space for grown-ups and little ones together

A family room should not have to choose sides. Grown-ups need somewhere comfortable to sit with a book, such as IKEA's ULRIKSBERG armchair, while children need their own spot to settle in, which is where a small SUNDVIK children's chair earns its keep. Add IKEA's LUBBAN trolley table with storage nearby and toys stay within reach without taking over the floor.

Display matters too. IKEA's HAUGA high cabinet with 2 doors and HAUGA glass-door cabinet give you room to mix storybooks with novels, and a shelf for children's drawings alongside the ornaments you already love. A PERJOHAN bench with storage, plus baskets like SNIDAD and a BULLIG box, keep smaller bits tidied away between visits.

Space for grown-ups and little ones togetherSpace for grown-ups and little ones together
LUBBAN trolley table with storage, rattan/anthracite, 50x50 cmLUBBAN trolley table with storage, rattan/anthracite, 50x50 cmULRIKSBERG armchair, rattan/anthracite, 67x76x74 cmULRIKSBERG armchair, rattan/anthracite, 67x76x74 cmHAUGA high cabinet with 2 doors, grey, 70x199 cmHAUGA high cabinet with 2 doors, grey, 70x199 cmSUNDVIK children's chair, grey, 28x55x29 cmSUNDVIK children's chair, grey, 28x55x29 cmPERJOHAN bench with storage, pine, 100 cmPERJOHAN bench with storage, pine, 100 cmHAUGA glass-door cabinet, grey, 105x116 cmHAUGA glass-door cabinet, grey, 105x116 cm

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A calm backdrop that lets colour do the talking

Compact Maltese living rooms, whether in an apartment or a townhouse, tend to work best when the big pieces stay neutral. IKEA's HAUGA glass-door cabinet in a soft tone gives you a steady base to build around, so bright toys, cushions or children's artwork can add the colour without the room ever feeling cluttered.

Underfoot, a LOHALS rug brings warmth and texture using natural materials, which suits the milder months and still feels grounded during the hotter stretch of the year when floors are often left bare. It is a simple way to soften a room without committing to a loud pattern you might tire of.

LOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 200x300 cmLOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 200x300 cmHAUGA glass-door cabinet, white, 105x116 cmHAUGA glass-door cabinet, white, 105x116 cmSTOENSE rug, low pile, off-white, 200x300 cmSTOENSE rug, low pile, off-white, 200x300 cmMORUM rug flatwoven, in/outdoor, beige, 200x300 cmMORUM rug flatwoven, in/outdoor, beige, 200x300 cmONSEVIG rug, low pile, multicolour, 133x195 cmONSEVIG rug, low pile, multicolour, 133x195 cmONSEVIG rug, low pile, multicolour, 160x235 cmONSEVIG rug, low pile, multicolour, 160x235 cm

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An art corner that packs away in minutes

Rainy days are rare, but when they come, having somewhere for painting and drawing makes a real difference. A MÅLA easel gives children their own creative spot, and a HÖVOLM rack with 6 knobs keeps aprons, bags or finished pictures off the floor and within easy reach.

The real trick is making clean-up quick. A PERJOHAN stool with storage or PERJOHAN bench with storage can hide paper and paints the moment the session is over, while a KNAGGLIG box is handy for chunkier supplies. Roll out a LOHALS rug underneath to protect the floor, then roll it back up once the art corner needs to disappear.

An art corner that packs away in minutesAn art corner that packs away in minutes
MÅLA easel, softwood, 66x48 cmMÅLA easel, softwood, 66x48 cmHÖVOLM rack with 6 knobs, oak, 57x5x5 cmHÖVOLM rack with 6 knobs, oak, 57x5x5 cmPERJOHAN stool with storage, pine, 49x45x28 cmPERJOHAN stool with storage, pine, 49x45x28 cmLOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 160x230 cmLOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 160x230 cmKNAGGLIG box, pine, 46x31x25 cmKNAGGLIG box, pine, 46x31x25 cmPERJOHAN bench with storage, pine, 100 cmPERJOHAN bench with storage, pine, 100 cm

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Maltashopper brings these IKEA pieces to homes across Malta and Gozo, so building a family-friendly living room needn't mean a trip anywhere.

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