Do it open-plan design tricks

Paint can be used to define a space – try warm colours in the living and dining area and lighter shades in the kitchen area.

Use furniture as a room divider – an open shelving unit, the back or side of an L-shaped sofa or a console table can break up a space.

Maintain flow by keeping the same flooring throughout, and choose light colours to give the illusion of even more space.

Add mood lighting in the living area to create a cosy atmosphere.