Style essay: a room of one’s own

GETTING A SMALL LIVING ROOM TO WORK AND PLAY HARD NEEDS CAREFUL CONSIDERATION, SO WE ASKED THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR ADVICE

If you have trinkets and treasures you’re keen to display, incorporate open shelving into your home. A bookcase like this contemporary design from Habitat could even be turned on its side to help zone

THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT INTEGRATED SOFAS – THEY’RE SCULPTURAL, SPACE-SAVING AND MORE THAN A BIT LUXURIOUS

It’s easy to relax in this living space as the stunning colour and pattern choices draw you in and make you feel comfortable

An inviting spot in which to unwind and enjoy the view, these cosy seating spaces can be incorporated into your home in a number of imaginative ways

WHAT SPECIAL ELEMENTS MAKE A MUCH-LOVED FAMILY HOME? ARABELLA YOUENS TALKS TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES THAT DEDICATE THEIR ENERGIES TO SETTLING FAMILIES IN LONDONWHAT SPECIAL ELEMENTS MAKE A MUCH-LOVED