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INTERIORS INSIDER

Everything you need for the
cosiest living room ever Create a gallery wall

Putting a deep colour or bold
print on your walls can have a big
impact on how characterful and cosy a living
room feels. The trick? Pick colours, shades
and patterns that you feel most drawn to and
fill the walls with artwork that you love.
Ten expert tips to create a snug haven from Lucy Scott, La Poire ‘May Tulips’ framed print
Senior Editor at John Lewis & Partners. and mount, £30

hen winter hits, there’s one rule: get cosy. Fill your home with your favourite
scents and surround yourself with colours and textures that make you feel
W relaxed and happy. Wondering where to start? Read on for your cheat sheet. Soften the floor with a rug
There’s nothing like a rug for pulling
a space together and making it feel
homely. Wooden floors look beautiful but they
sometimes make a living room feel a little cold
- thankfully a wool rug can really ramp up the
cosy level. As well as feeling soft underfoot, it’ll
absorb sound and reduce echo in a large room.
A top tip? Do as interior designers do and opt
for a big rug to anchor your furniture and pull a
colour scheme together.

Light a scented candle Cowshed winter warming Hand Knotted Tree of Life rug, from £650
candle, £38
Scented candles are a two-fold win for your
senses. Flickering candlelight is calming and
creates an atmosphere of warmth – especially if
you don’t have the glow of a working fireplace Set the tone
to bathe in. If you do nothing else, invest in
some scented candles – they’re such an Being cosy involves all of the senses, and sound shouldn’t be overlooked
effective way to get into a relaxed Diptyque limited edition because there’s nothing quite like hearing your favourite music. Invest in a
state of mind. sapin scented candle, compact, voice-controlled speaker for your living room so you don’t need to get up from
from £40 the sofa to set the tone. Play some vintage jazz, mix a drink and pretend you’re in a New
York lounge bar.

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