Rugs

Rug sizes and placement that pull a room together.

LightingHow to decorate a rented flat when you can't paintMake a rented flat feel like yours without a paintbrush: low lamps, rugs that contrast with the carpet, fabric on the walls, and every change reversible.
Living roomsHow to lay out a through loungeHow to lay out a through lounge: keep a clear path between the doors, split the room into two zones and size rugs so nobody walks through the sitting area.
HallwaysHow to decorate a Victorian terrace hallwayTurn a narrow Victorian terrace hallway from a dark tunnel into an arrival room: one continuous paint colour, a runner sized properly and low, layered light.
Living roomsHow to lay out a long narrow living roomLining furniture along the walls turns a narrow living room into a corridor. Here is how to zone the floor, float key pieces, and keep walkways clear.
HallwaysHow to decorate a small hallwayA complete guide to decorating a small hallway: blur narrow boundaries with colour drenching, balance mirrors with artwork, and light corners from low levels.
Living roomsHow to arrange living room furnitureLearn how to arrange living room furniture with clear walking paths, correct rug sizing, and conversational seating clusters that make the room welcoming.
Living roomsHow to brighten a dark living roomBrightening a dark living room means layering lamps around the edges, covering light-absorbing floors with a pale rug, and avoiding stark white paint.
Living roomsHow to make a small living room feel biggerLearn how to make a small living room feel bigger by choosing low furniture profiles, balancing leg silhouettes, and sizing your rug correctly.