Living area

Creating a cosy living space comes down to the lighting. “There’s nothing worse than trying to relax while watching TV and you’ve got downlights spotlighting you when you really want a softer light!” says Selena. She suggests placing additional light sources around the room at different heights to create a cocooning feeling, as in the design above by interior designer

Lisa Burdus. “So many people get hung up on having lights on their ceiling,” says Clayton. “Yes, that light pushes down onto us and has a purpose, but it’s also great to have lamps in the lower plane of the space. It adds a sense of warmth and comfort.”