It may only be 32 square meters, but this IKEA showroom manages to combine a cozy living room, a full kitchen, a dining area, and even coordinated colors and textures – all in one smart, welcoming layout.
Shot inside IKEA's "Room K03", this setup shows how thoughtful design, classic furniture, and a soft, unified palette can make a compact space feel like a complete home.
This space is divided into three natural zones:
→ A country-style kitchen with traditional cabinet fronts
→ A dining area with timeless white wood furniture
→ A living room with soft seating, bookshelves and layered textiles
Each zone feels distinct without walls, thanks to smart placement and consistent design.
🎨 Color Story – Cream • White • Dusty Pink • Warm Grey
This IKEA showroom is built on a soft and welcoming palette that ties the whole space together – visually and emotionally. Instead of sharp contrasts, it uses layers of gentle tones that feel calm, classic, and slightly romantic.
• Cabinets → BODBYN off-white – warm, creamy, traditional
• Wall color → NCS S 0907-R10B – a soft, near-white with a delicate hint of dusty pink
• Backsplash → APE METRO 10×20 cm in clean subway white
• Kitchen floor tiles → TECHNIKA grey 45×45 cm – matte and neutral
• Laminate flooring → Pale wood-toned 84146 from Alfagres – softens the transition between kitchen and living
The gentle interplay between creamy whites, muted greys and the faint blush on the walls creates a unified, light-filled interior that feels much larger than 32 square meters. It's proof that small homes benefit most from subtle colors used with care.
🍽️ Kitchen Details – Classic Country Feel
The kitchen features IKEA's BODBYN off-white cabinet fronts, a traditional choice that brings timeless character to the space. These classic shaker-style doors add texture and depth without overwhelming the room's calm color scheme.
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Key elements in this setup include:
→ Upper cabinets with glass doors
→ HAVSEN ceramic farmhouse sink
→ Clean subway tiles for the backsplash
→ Built-in appliances that keep the design streamlined
It's a full-function kitchen scaled down beautifully for compact living – without losing any of its charm.
Positioned next to the kitchen is the INGATORP table (extendable, in white), paired with four INGOLF chairs. The table sits near the window to make the most of the light.
→ Timeless design
→ Perfect for small families or couples
→ Works as both dining and work space
This cozy corner uses IKEA's EKTORP sofa in white, a soft rug underfoot, and HEMNES storage units that match the traditional tone of the kitchen.
• Soft textures
• Natural tones
• Everything feels coordinated, never cluttered
The result is a space that feels like home – not a showroom.
Even though it's only 32 m², this showroom delivers a fully livable home. Why it works:
→ Unified palette
→ Smart zoning
→ Space-saving furniture
→ A mix of open and closed storage
It proves that small doesn't have to mean compromised.
• Room size: 32 m²
• Wall color: NCS S 0907 R10B
• Kitchen: BODBYN off-white
• Sink: HAVSEN
• Tiles (walls): APE METRO 10x20 cm
• Tiles (floor): TECHNIKA grey 45x45 cm
• Laminate: 84146 (Alfagres)
• Sofa: EKTORP
• Table and chairs: INGATORP + INGOLF
• Storage: HEMNES series
This IKEA showroom is a masterclass in balance. Warm, neutral, and perfectly proportioned, it's the kind of space anyone could picture themselves living in.
And yes – every image in this article was taken by me, inside IKEA. This isn't just styling. It's inspiration grounded in reality.
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