Living

The living room has to do more jobs than any other space: somewhere to collapse, somewhere to host, somewhere the kids leave things. That tension is why it so often ends up either precious or chaotic, and the fix is usually fewer, better pieces rather than more storage.

Work the surfaces. A coffee table styled in threes, a shelf with breathing room, a sideboard that is not a dumping ground. Layer the seating with texture rather than pattern, and give the eye one thing to land on per zone. Anything that cannot survive a Sunday afternoon does not belong here.

Our living range covers coffee table styling, vases and vessels, cushions and throws, candles, wall art and prints, clocks, storage baskets, lighting and books. Start with one surface and get it right before moving on.

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How do I style a coffee table?
Start with a tray to anchor the arrangement, then add something tall such as a vase or stem, a stack of books and one small object. Keep it to three groups at most and leave room for mugs. See coffee table styling for ideas.

Do faux plants work in a living room?
Yes, especially in spots where a real plant would struggle, such as a dim corner or a high shelf. Our Artificial Flora range includes potted peperomia, orchids and trailing pothos that look convincing from the sofa.

What size pendant shade suits a living room?
As a rough guide, add the room's length and width in metres and multiply by 8 for the shade's diameter in centimetres. A 5 x 4m room suits a shade of around 70cm. Our Cloud paper shade comes in 43, 62 and 85cm, and the oval linen shade is 60cm.

How do I stop a living room looking cluttered?
Give every surface one job and one focal point, and store the rest in baskets or closed storage. Layer cushions and throws in texture rather than pattern so the room feels full without feeling busy.