Family room

We have a confession: we’re big fans of having a grown ups-only living room and a separate family space that takes more than its fair share of rough-and-tumble and cosy movie nights. It’s okay not to want chocolate on your velvet sofa or a TV dominating a wall where you’d imagined a mirror or piece of statement art. But how and where do you start creating an inviting family room or snug? We asked two interior designers and a sofa expert just what makes this kind of room a success.

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED

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