Three looks for indoor-outdoor rooms

While rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass link the home with the garden, they can be a challenge to decorate. We make the most of what they have to offer

Dining room

A bold botanical wallpaper creates a feature wall in this smart dining area. Dark furniture makes a striking contrast with the trailing leaf design, while the shape of the scrolling bentwood chairs complements it.

Simple, structural light fittings with dimmer switches make statement pieces by day and are perfect for illuminating the dining table by night.

Link the scheme with the garden by using a co-ordinating plain fabric to dress the table and upholster outdoor seating.

How to make it work
• Choose occasional furniture with details that echo the pattern of your chosen wallpaper.
• Pick out a key colour from the wallpaper when deciding on lampshades, curtains or upholstery.
• Accessorise with interestingly shaped pieces in dark wood or iron to create striking silhouettes.
• A co-ordinating rug divides the area into specific zones and softens the acoustics of the room for formal dinner parties.

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