16 Ideas for a Cosy Living Room

As the nights draw in and the weather turns cold, there is nowhere in the house that can bring quite as much pleasure as a warm, comfortable living room. From furniture to colours, pattern to pictures, Emily Senior looks at the __design elements needed to create an inviting space in which to while away the cold winter evenings...

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Nicky Haslam's Sitting Room

What Makes a Room Cosy?

What Makes a Room Cosy?

What Makes a Room Cosy?

Finding the Perfect Seats

Creating Warmth in a Large Room

Warm Colours

A Very British Kind of Comfort: Art & Chairs

A Very British Kind of Comfort: Artists and Old Houses

A Very British Kind of Comfort: The Walls

'Chateau' wallpaper & Hanging Art

The Joy of a Well-Stocked Drinks Trolley

Four Classic Living Room Seats

Four Lights for Instant Atmosphere

Objects to Add Instant Warmth

Objects to Add Instant Warmth