LIVING ROOMS ...
TAKING THE PLUNGE IN YOUR LOUNGE If you’re becoming a little fed up with your living room – after all, we have had to spend more time than usual in this room recently – then switching it up doesn’t have to be an expensive project. Of course, a new sofa is a fabulous way to make an impact but not an investment you necessarily want to make very often. Keep the room uncluttered with good cabinetry and, if space is limited, consider a coffee table with built-in drawers or shelving to store away everyday objects such as remote controls, placemats etc. Side tables are often forgotten but in a larger room they serve as useful resting surfaces when the coffee table, which normally takes centre stage, is a little out of reach. It is important to stress that these little tables don’t just have to be boringly functional. They can also add a decorative element to the room, so have fun choosing one. Lighting that is dotted around the room is always a pleasant way to make the space feel cosy and inviting. It is perfectly acceptable (depending on the space available, of course) to have table lamps, dimmable wall sconces, a statement floor lamp and a chandelier all in the same room. Having layered lighting gives you options for the particular illumination you require at the time. For example, for reading, perhaps an overhanging floor lamp or a table lamp offering direct light would be the best option, while pockets of table lamps are better for soft ambient lighting – especially ideal for relaxing with friends or family or when you want to watch a film. Fabrics are a great way to give your room a new lease of life, so upholstering a tired chair or pouf, adding some new cushion covers or changing the curtains can be a simple option to update the look of the room. Give your walls a lick of paint or dress them with a contemporary wallcovering. Or, if you’re feeling brave, go for a feature wall or a piece of artwork to add an artistic focal point to the room. And don’t forget your floor… a good-quality cosy rug is always an inviting feature.
Opposite Page The M.a.s.s.a.s sofa from Patricia Urquiola for Moroso comprises rounded blocks that offer a soft informal aesthetic whilst also showcasing its perfectly creased edges and high-quality craftmanship. The sofa is complemented with Urquiola’s Fishbone decorative table and Benjamin Hubert’s Net circular stainless-steel table. Moroso is available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).
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