Create A Do It All Living Room

Create two distinct areas with a clever layout, but link the two by choosing furniture in matching woods and using the same colour scheme throughout the space.
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Modular sofa
A corner sofa, with a low arm, acts as a divider between the living and dining areas without blocking the view.
Co-ordinating fabrics
Tie the two areas together by using the same fabrics to make napkins and runners for the table, and cushions for the sofa and chairs.
Spot lighting
Hanging a low-level pendant light over the table helps to define the dining area of the room.
Living Room and Hallway
A living room that's also a hallway, can be stylish and welcoming. Come in, hang your coat on the understairs rack, and snuggle down in the seating area, which is painted a warm ochre to make it the focus of the space.
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Door curtain
Use a curtain, made from a pretty floral fabric, to conceal the front door. It will keep out draughts, and add colour to the scheme, too.
Cream-painted stairway area
Painting the understairs, banister and stairwell the same creamy white, separates them visually from the ochre seating area
Family Living room
Think practical and stylish: hard-wearing flooring, washable and wipe-down upholstery and loads of storage, combined with bold blue walls, pretty fabrics and a luxurious rug.
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Wall-to-wall shelving
Run shelves right across the chimney breast and alcoves - the narrow middle section is ideal for pictures.
Versatile table
A compact design, made from glass and chrome, slots around the sofa arm - perfect for your laptop, games console or TV dinner.
Built-in storage