Family living-country

Country living room

Create a fresh and inviting living room by choosing white teamed with delicate florals. Chalk-white walls and oak flooring give the perfect backdrop for accessories in rose red, delicate pink and leafy green. Then add a sisal rug for a pretty country look.

First published in: Ideal Home, July 2008

Family Living

Bright accents living room

Use an accent colour with impact to give your living room a stunning finish full of energy. You don't need to add much, just a few accessories such as a throw or a stool and a few cushions. Even candles and flowers can be enough to give a room a really professional finish.

First published in: Ideal Home, July 2008

Warm And Cosy living

Warm and cosy living room

Pretty plates hung on hooks and framed by a painted border brighten up a plain wall in this living room. Knitted, crocheted and embroidered accessories give the sofa a homespun look. A woven rug breaks up the neutral carpet, adding visual interest and warmth. The rustic wicker basket is ideal for clearing clutter and can also double up as a side table.

First published in: Ideal Home, October 2008

Festival colours

Festive colours living room

Green and red furniture and accessories provide colourful accents in this living room. The bold print shade ties into the scheme, repeating its colours and cushions. The dark grey walls and white flooring creates a soft and subtle backdrop.

First published in: Ideal Home, November 2008

Classic living

Classic living room

Mirrored cabinets reflect the contemporary floral wallpaper here, creating a bold look without the need to paper every wall. A dusky pink sofa adds feminine appeal, while modern touches, such as a mirrored bird wall hanging and a glass-topped coffee table, give the room contemporary appeal.

First published in: Livingetc, November 2008

Warm Living

Warm living room

A floral curtain fabric sets off the colour scheme in this living room. Chalky off-white paint is used on the top half of the walls and is livened up with a heather purple on the bottom half. Chunky waxed oak furniture and a comfy sofa creates a timeless look. Accents of purple

complete the scheme

First published in: Ideal Home, January 2009

Living

Vibrant living room

A vibrant berry red wallpaper gives this classic-style living room a real lift. The colour is continued in the cushions and carpet pattern. Neutral upholstery prevents the scheme from becoming too busy, while golden curtains add a sense of grandeur.

First published in: 25 Beautiful Homes, December 2008