“Dark colours make a room welcoming”

‘The living room was originally painted a pale neutral with deep-pink alcoves which I felt did nothing for the space. Instead, we painted the lower half of the room a deep grey, which feels wonderfully warm and cosy. Warm accents of burnt orange and mustard mixed with the rustic/luxe finishes against the grey gives a sophisticated but homely feel. This is the perfect room to settle down and watch a movie together, especially in the winter when the wood burner comes into its own.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES

Walls painted in Noble Grey matt emulsion, £31 for 2.5ltr, Dulux, and Elephant’s Breath estate emulsion,

£52 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Melia Lux velvet pouffe, £179, Manomano, is similar. Solid reclaimed wood coffee table, £145.99, vidaxl, is similar. Low lounge chair, £199.99, H&M Home, is similar