Country Homes & Interiors

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MOOD LIGHTING

ighting can make or break the atmosphere in your living room. Design experts love a layered approach that can be dialled up, or down, as required. Interior designer Nicky Dobree recommends using plenty of lamps to cast a soft, warm light across the room at a lower level. Instead of a lone central pendant, she prefers indirect spotlights, on dimmers if possible.

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