Display your television proudly

• 3 looks for television rooms
• Build your television into your scheme
• Display your television proudly
• Disguise your television

One of the most successful ways to create an easy-going family space is to use simple, welcoming elements. Opt for comfortable designs, such as an informal modular sofa, and a low-level audio-visual media unit. Go for practical, hard-wearing sisal flooring with large, squashy cushions and use a simple Roman blind to keep the look clean and contemporary. To allow the room to fulfil its true potential, add the best technology you can afford with a high-performance television and sound system.

How to make it work

* Use strong colour on one of the room's three largest surface areas, such as walls (as shown), floor or sofa, to give the overall scheme a lift.

* If your home entertainment system is going to be on show, aim to buy equipment in recessive silver or slick white, to complement the palette.

* Incorporate pattern and texture on the flooring and window treatment to keep a simple scheme interesting without it becoming too busy.

Get the look

Christopher Wray, Poliform UK, Romo

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