Three looks for living rooms

We show you how to create a striking scheme by focusing on one key element in your living room

Terracotta tones

Here, the warm terracotta tones of this beautiful kilim are echoed in the walls, cushions and curtains, while contemporary furniture gives the room an up-to-date feel.


How to make it work
• A large room such as this can take strong paint colours – the paler shade above the dado lightens the look.
• Keep pattern to a minimum to maintain a calm feel; the elegant coral and grey tones of the curtains help to unite the scheme.
• The warm seagrass flooring highlights the beauty of the antique kilim.
• A sumptuous leather armchair and small side table create a relaxing corner.


To get the look, try Aram, GP&J Baker, Romo, Sanderson Spectrum, Shiraz, 020 7349 7170 and The Conran Shop.

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