Ahrberg Jackson Design

Play with shape and colour or bring in your hobbies and interests to make your mark in a new home If you’re moving into a new-build property, chances are your living room will be a standard rectangle with white walls. So how do you make it yours? Thankfully, there are lots of ways to let your personality shine through: pick a unique piece of furniture; bring in your favourite art; make a statement with light or colour, or carve out space for your hobbies or favourite books.

Want to get crafty but tight for space? Be inspired by these craft room design ideas The desire to have a space in which to write, paint or sew is one that’s widely felt, according to the 2025 Houzz UK Emerging Trends Report. Searches for “craft room” rose by 69%, as homeowners looked for ways to unwind and explore hobbies at home. If you’d like to find space for crafts, take a look at these design ideas and save your favourites to an ideabook.

10. Sky High This family room is part of a new open-plan kitchen, living and dining space added to the rear of a London home. Ahrberg Jackson Design helped select the finishes and furnishings, which include a stylish rose-and-sage color palette, floral wallpaper in the dining area, and a midtone wood entertainment unit with a mix of open and closed storage space plus a decorative slatted panel.