Living Rooms

Living rooms are a versatile area, often used for winding down, family gatherings, or binging on TV shows. A well-thought-out design can transform a lounge into a humble hideaway for any function, and this living room guide explains the best products to craft a welcoming retreat.

Need To Know

Whether winding down, entertaining, or binging on TV shows - living rooms are a versatile area of the home. A well-thought-out design can transform a lounge into a humble hideaway fit for any function.

With open or broken-plan living, use fixtures, like room dividers, to create separate zones.

In a standalone lounge, tie decor to activities, like bright backdrops for reading or dark schemes for movies.

For those with log burners or fireplaces, consider adding fire-safe features to your room.

Remember that negative space is important, so invest in ample storage for a neat aesthetic.

Room Recipe

Living rooms are a hub for relaxing and entertaining, so the products you choose need to be coordinated and accommodating.

Combat compact living areas by installing sliding doors to eliminate swing, while maintaining a cosy space.

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Make use of large spaces using room dividers for a multi-functional effect – great for open plan living, cooking, or working areas.

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For a stand-out lounge, choose mouldings, wall panelling and architraves that add decorative texture to a design.

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Make sure flooring is comfortable under foot with the right underlay. For a cosy space, opt for those for underfloor heating.

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Define the lines in a living space with skirting in different styles and profiles, which can be painted to coordinate colours.

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Use a combo of base units in various sizes to create a media centre that stores remotes, consoles, and other hardware beyond view.

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A HOW TO GUIDE

Planning an open-plan kitchen living room

An open-plan kitchen living room is made for modern living as it combines cooking, dining and lounging in one. Explore how to use cabinetry, floors, and accessories for a floorplan that merges cooking and relaxation in one.

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Living Room Ideas

From smart storage to space-enhancing features, our living room inspiration offers bright ideas to customise your living room, so it is easy to kick back in.

@number1_thecountryside have paired our Hockley Dark Stone with decorative wall panels to create a statement feature.

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By fitting tall cabinets, @danantconstruction have used our Halesworth Porcelain to build media storage that maximises a small space.

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