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Consider wrapping bookshelves around the walls, incorporating the fireplace into the design for a cocooning effect. Pair jewel-bright upholstery with dark-painted joinery to capture the look of a private members’ club, as seen in this scheme by Tor Interiors, torinteriors.com, with shelving designed by Tor Vivian. Claude loveseat, £840, sofa.com.