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Sit and relax

The living room is used throughout the day, as a space to relax in, as well as for entertaining family and friends. The perfect room is warm and welcoming, while also expressing your own individuality. There is, however, an art to crafting the dream living room. Start with a mood board, pulling together colours, textures and patterns; this will ensure that the elements all work harmoniously and lets you play with details before committing to purchases – saving time and money. ‘As well as embracing colour and pattern, don’t forget the power of plain space – it allows your eyes to rest and appreciate the key elements in

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