Living area/snug

‘One of the first things we bought together was the beautiful blue and yellow rug, which has inspired the entire ground floor scheme,’ says Sara. ‘We now just need to find the right piece of artwork to go behind the sofa.'

BUY THE KEY PIECES Icon sectional corner sofa, from £6,826, Natuzzi. Coalescent I rug, price on request, Tai Ping, is comparable. Ethnicraft large tray table, £529 set of two, Amara. Walls in Inchyra Blue estate emulsion, £52 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Try Bubble chandelier, from £149, Dowsing & Reynolds