Most living rooms today have to work harder than ever before. They need to be somewhere to relax, entertain friends, watch television, work occasionally and spend time as a family.

The good news is that creating a living room that does it all is rarely about having more space. It's about using the space you already have more thoughtfully.

One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through zoning.

By creating different areas for different activities, you can make a room feel calmer, more organised and much easier to live in without adding a single extra square metre.