When choosing seating, the go-to for most will be the sofa. While we love a cosy sofa to curl up on, there are other options. If your space is more geared towards entertaining than Married at First Sight binges, consider using a handful of armchairs instead. Not only will each guest have their own space, but the layout is easy to change around to create more intimate arrangements when required. Look for swivel armchairs for extra flexibility, allowing you to dip in and out of conversations.
GET THE LOOK Dell swivel chairs, from around £1,700 each, Brigette Romanek for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
In the zone
Open-plan living spaces will benefit from considered zoning to create nooks for relaxation. ‘Here, wall panelling was employed in the TV area to make it more intimate,’ says Guy Stansfeld, director, 23+GS/318, who designed this home. ‘Extensive built-in joinery was used throughout to make the most of the space available and accent colours were added to highlight various areas.’ You can highlight these not only through colour, but also via artwork and joinery.
GET THE LOOK For a similar statement wall colour, try Gentle Olive, £18 for 2.5ltr, Crown Paints
Think pink
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