Narrow living room with kitchen

Colour, pattern and some quirky finds have turned a long, narrow living room into a multifunctional space. Find out how this sitting room came to life for one family.

Interior design dilemma. Do you struggle with what to do with a long and narrow living room. Tips on what to do.

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Marijn Kruikemeier and Liya Yang had a big task ahead of them when they bought this 517-square-foot flat in Amsterdam’s Jordaan area in 2020: The original floor plan of the space was lacking in rooms and walls! It was one big open space, long and narrow. They had the “complete freedom to come up with a new layout,” but that was the challenge, too. The idea was to add in specific rooms but not block any precious daylight.

Image 3 of 18 from project The Collector's Home | Loader Monteith | Photograph by Gillian Hayes

Open kitchens with minimal walls seamlessly flow into dining and living areas, giving your home a modern and spacious feel. However, they come with some challenges. Less wall space means fewer cabinets and any kitchen mess is visible from the rest of the house. No hiding dirty dishes here! Despite these issues, open floor plans […]

Decorating a small space to make it both visually attractive and practical can present a challenge. Still, it's by no means an impossible one.

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