Unplanned gatherings are often the best – it’s easier than you think to put together a last-minute lunch at your place. Set the mood with a low, casual arrangement around the sofa. If you’re short on seating, add pillows that double as floor cushions, stackable stools and a sofa footstool, to create room for extra guests. If you haven’t had time to cook, mix pre-made salads into a few different bowls and give them a boost by adding extra ingredients – try a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of paprika to spice up plain hummus. Serve it all up on one big tray, so everybody can grab a plate and help themselves!

‘I love going abroad and often travel light to save money,’ says Sophie. ‘As I can’t fit many objects or souvenirs into my luggage, I bring back inspiration and ideas from different cuisines and cultures to try at home instead. Next on my travel itinerary are Tuscany and Barcelona.’

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

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Interior designer: Ashlyn Gibson
Photographer: Benjamin Edwards