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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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