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Small room ideas

All our space-saving home inspiration in one place.

Small living rooms

A mustard 2-seater fabric sofa near a floor lamp in a living room.

Find a small-scale sofa

Measure out your living room to find a "just right" sofa that suits your space - a big sofa can overwhelm and leave you with little wiggle room. You might be surprised at options, like luxurious velvet upholstery and compact corner sofas.

Do you love hosting guests, but don't have a spare room? Try a slim sofa bed or a day bed that does double duty as a stylish seater by day, and a cosy bed come evening.

Habitat Xylo solid wood nest of 2 tables in walnut.

Get a neat nest

A nest of tables lets you subtly slide out extra space for entertaining when you need it.

A grey fabric ottoman seat with storage next to a window.

Conceal clutter with an ottoman

Toys, DVDs, blankets... living rooms can accrue a lot of stuff. Ottomans double up as storage and a foot rest, or extra seat.

Habitat Set of 2 Hyacinth square basket.

Maximise your storage

Cube units are great for small spaces - put it against a wall or use it as a room divider if you're in an open plan room.

Small kitchen and dining spaces

Habitat Zayn dining table & 2 blue benches.

Choose dining designed for small spaces

Whether you have a dinky dining room or a little kitchen space to work with, you're not doomed to dinners-on-laps forever. These dining sets are designed with space-saving in mind.

Habitat Chicago extending bar table & 2 stools in grey colour.

Find a small, extendable table

Dinner for two, or group game night? Pick a small dining table with the option to extend when you need it.

Utilise vertical space

Look for underused wall space in a small kitchen - the right storage can help keep precious counter space clear.

Habitat Speckle 3 piece storage canister.

Organise your kitchen

Get clever with kitchen cupboards, your fridge and even under the sink with organisers and storage solutions.

More small kitchen advice

Habitat Chicago solid wood bar stool.

Kitchen breakfast bar ideas

No floor space for a table? Consider creating a breakfast nook with chic bar stools and a kitchen counter.

Small home offices

Habitat Ladder office desk in white.

Go for a small desk

Sleek, smart and space-savvy. With a small desk, you can save space without compromising on style. From corner to narrow desks, take your pick.

Habitat Zander 2 drawer desk in white and wood effect.

Desks with storage

A wall with multiple floating shelves in white displaying indoor plants, reed diffusers, desk lamp and books.

Floating shelves

Home Office 2 drawer screen stand desk tidy organiser.

Office storage

Small bedrooms

Seek out beds with storage

Bed storage might not be the first solution you think of, but it can be a game-changer. Look for beds like lift-up ottomans (perfect for storing away extra bedding and cushions) or frames with plenty of drawers and cubby spaces.

Habitat Arnie heavy duty clothes rail in black colour.

Consider a clothes rail

Save on storage space with a rail - perfect for easy access to your capsule wardrobe.

A Habitat holsted mirrored large sliding wardrobe in white with an indoor plan and an armchair next to it.

Look for sliding doors

Can't move around your room when your wardrobe door is open? Opt for a sleeker sliding style.

Habitat Aspley single wooden drawer in oak stain.

Make space under the bed

Keep seasonal clothing, shoes and extra bedding and blankets tucked away with underbed storage.

Habitat Jackson shorty highsleeper bed and mattress in white.

Cluttered kids bedroom?

Keep kids rooms neat and tidy with sleepers and storage beds. High sleepers offer an elevated bed (think a bunk bed without the bottom bunk), allowing space for desks or playtime. Storage beds are a little lower with plenty of drawers and cubby space for clutter.

Space-seeking storage advice

Habitat Deon short metal bookcase with wooden cube boxes in it.

Storage ideas

A woman lifting the lid on a garden storage box.

Garden storage ideas

Small space styling tips

Habitat arch full length window mirror in black colour.

Create an illusion of space with mirrors

Mirrors make a huge difference. If you're getting new furniture consider a sleek mirror finish, or place a few large mirrors around the room to make it feel twice as big.

A Habitat plain navy blue blackout eyelet curtain in a living room with brown sofa and wooden coffee table.

Hang floor-to-ceiling curtains

Even if your windows are on the shorter side, your curtains don't have to be. Opt for a longer drape that reaches the floor to make your ceilings look taller and your room feel bigger.

Habitat floral print flatweave rug in green and white.

Add zone-defining rugs

This is a great tip for open plan places like a studio flat. A large area rug will help to define each zone - living, dining, sleeping - pick one which suits your decor.

A Habitat shelved floor lamp in black and white next to a grey sofa.

A bright idea for storage

Get creative with these multifunctional lamps that double as storage. Perfect to perch your cup of coffee or stack your magazines. As functional as they are stylish. 

More home inspiration

A Habitat 2 door cabinet with a mirror above it and black ladder shelf next to it.

Small bathroom & cloakroom ideas

Habitat 2 seater bamboo garden bistro set in natural finish.

Patio ideas for small gardens

Habitat Malta double steel garden hanging chair in beige.

Got a balcony? Three ways to use it

A living room with modular cube storage shelf in white colour.

Modular furniture for small rooms