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What makes a timeless living room?
We’d all like a living room that reflects who we are and how we live. But once you’ve created a timeless look that you love, how do you keep it feeling fresh, without jumping on every fashion bandwagon?
Create your moodboard
To find a base for your interior design scheme, you can mix and match some samples of the neutral colours, soft shapes and natural materials that you can imagine living with every day.
Pick your accessories
Once you’re happy with your interior design moodboard, you can head to the store for some complementary accessories.
1. The basic look
After you’ve lived with your home furnishings for a while, you might wonder how to change the look without redoing the whole room.
2. A quick makeover
You can change the colour of a few textiles, such as the curtains, cushion covers and rug, to brighten the room easily and affordably.
3. The seasonal refresh
A new sofa cover in a bold colour, along with textiles and a few accessories to complement, can give the room an entirely new feel.
Soft options
Throws and cushions are a simple way to add cosiness. You can easily switch up the patterns or colours whenever you fancy a change.
Light reading
Floor lamps and table lamps provide decorative interest in the daylight, as well as the perfect mood as night falls.
Table manners
For an instant and attractive centrepiece, you can group functional items of different heights, such as serveware and tableware.
Hang loose
Knob racks can be space saving wonders and they can transform everyday objects into display pieces.
Old favourites
For a unique look that’s all your own, you can combine new accessories with the traditional furniture that you already have.
Floorplan – living and dining
As shown on the sketch, the room contains dining and living areas that feel quite self-contained. The combination of both new and well-used items creates a highly personal look that you can refresh with simple colour updates.
