Make Room for Comfort at Home
A living room should flex to suit the moment, whether that is a film night, a quiet read, or a lazy evening in bed. Simple changes in seating, storage and lighting make everyday comfort far easier to arrange.
The Freedom of a Good Pouffe
A pouffe earns its keep in almost any room. Pull it over for film nights, let the dog settle beside it, or prop your feet up when you simply want to switch off for a while. The BINGSTA armchair offers the same relaxed comfort when you fancy a proper seat rather than floor cushions, while lightweight pieces can be moved around a room without much fuss.
Small decorative touches finish the look nicely. A BOYSENBÄR plant pot brings a bit of greenery to a corner, and a HANDSKALAD decoration adds a cheerful detail to a shelf or side table. None of these pieces demand much space, which suits compact rooms rather well.
BOYSENBÄR plant pot, in/outdoor light grey, 19 cm
HANDSKALAD decoration, hand, natural
BINGSTA armchair, Vissle dark yellow/Kabusa dark yellow, 70x76x58 cm
HASSELBUKETT plant pot, in/outdoor/beige, 19 cm
BRUNBÄR plant pot with saucer, outdoor terracotta, 15 cm
NYPON plant pot, in/outdoor grey, 24 cm
A Quiet Corner Worth Having
A good book deserves a proper spot to enjoy it, and a comfortable seat makes all the difference. The SANDARED pouffe is an easy way to add extra seating or a footrest without overwhelming a small room, and it pairs naturally with open shelving nearby for books, magazines or whatever you are reading at the moment.
The VITTSJÖ nest of tables keeps a cup of tea or a stack of books within reach without cluttering the floor, and the SMARRA box with lid is handy for tucking away remotes, chargers or odds and ends once you are ready to relax. Together, these small pieces turn an unused corner into a spot you will actually want to sit in.
VITTSJÖ nest of tables, set of 2, black-brown/glass, 90x50 cm
SMARRA box with lid, natural, 30x30x23 cm
SANDARED pouffe, beige, 45 cm
SONHULT nest of tables, set of 2, grey/walnut effect
LACK nest of tables, set of 2, white, 35x35 cm
SONHULT nest of tables, set of 2, yellow/birch effect
Bring the Good Mood to Bed
Some evenings call for nothing more than a comfortable bed, a few snacks and no reason to get up. The BRIMNES headboard with storage compartment is a practical choice here, offering extra space to tuck away books, chargers or a tablet right where you need them, which is especially useful in smaller bedrooms common in Maltese apartments and townhouses.
Add the finishing touches with a KORKEN bottle with stopper for water by the bed, and an IKEA 365+ bowl for popcorn or snacks within easy reach. Soft lighting and a scented candle round things off nicely, helping turn an ordinary night into a proper evening of rest, whether at home in Malta or on a quiet night in Gozo.
BRIMNES headboard with storage compartment, white, 160 cm
KORKEN bottle with stopper, clear glass, 1 l
IKEA 365+ bowl, rounded sides white, 22 cm
MANDAL headboard, birch/white, 240 cm
NORDLI headboard, white, 140/160 cm
NORDLI headboard, white, 90 cm
Comfortable living does not need a lot of space, just a few well-chosen pieces. Browse the Maltashopper range online, with orders delivered to homes across Malta.