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INTERIORS INSIDER

Terracotta table Invest in soft lighting Arrange plump piles
lamp, £110 Truly Fringed
of cushions
Soft lighting is known to square velvet
make a room feel more Cushions are the oldest cosy trick cushion, £45
relaxed, so switch off those overhead in the book and for good reason – they’re an
lights and invest in a couple of table underrated and impactful way to quickly change
lamps and floor lamps. A trick from a space. Add a selection of cushions in varying
Scandi interior design is to position your sizes to your sofa or armchairs (with plump
lamps only in the areas of the room feather cushion pads) and get ready to dive in.
where you need them, to create inviting,
peaceful zones for reading and relaxing.
As a simple way to restyle a room and pull a
Mushroom rechargeable scheme together, cushions also help to soften
dimmable wall light, £45 the angles of a sofa, making it look less formal
and more irresistibly squishy. Choose tactile
cushions in sheepskin and velvet for the most
luxurious feel against your skin.
Layer up blankets and throws
For movie nights at home, name a more
iconic duo than the sofa and a soft wool or Take time over your curtains and blinds
cashmere throw. They’ll keep you warm through a Netflix
binge and when they’re not being used, throws earn their keep Window furnishings can truly make or break the ambiance of a room, so it really
on the aesthetic front, too. Drape your blanket over the back pays to take the time over choosing the right colour, tone, material and style
or arm of a sofa – the extra layers of texture will look stylish, for your space. If you’ve got the room, there’s nothing like a big and heavy curtain to add
soften the look of your furniture and add a tactile vibe – serious cosiness to your living room – or maybe a roman or a roller blind work better for your
plus, they’re an easy way to add colour or pattern to a space? Whatever your style, we’ve got made-to-measure and ready-to-buy options that’ll
room, too. suit every home.

West Elm ribbed knit throw, £69
West Elm Nils Deluxe
velvet chair, £949
Display the things you love
Furniture with form and
Artfully arranging your best coffee table
books and displaying meaningful items will function
add colour and character to a minimalist living room.
Adding shelves might not be the first thing that springs Accent furniture can influence
to mind when considering a snug space, but you can overall ambience and the way you might use
add them along empty walls and in fireplace alcoves a space. By investing in natural tones and
to display houseplants, ornaments, travel mementos, materials such as wood for your side and coffee
candlesticks, framed photos and anything that you love. tables, you’re adding another tactile element to
They’re the perfect way to fill a sparse living room with your living room. Also, no one wants to discover
personality and happy memories – all conducive to a that the reading lamp is six feet away or have to
warm, contented feeling. Find your interiors inspiration traverse a room to put down their wine glass, so
at John Lewis & Partners or at allow space in your living room for side tables
John Lewis + Swoon brunel wide shelving unit, £799 johnlewis.com and a coffee table or upholstered footstool.

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