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Picture the scene: after a long countryside ramble, as the air turns crisp and leaves crunch underfoot to herald the change in seasons, a gloriously roaring fire awaits upon returning home. The inviti

Whether you’re craving a space to relax in or for entertaining guests, here’s our expert advice on how to create exactly the living room you want