Paint up and over a picture rail to make a ceiling seem higher. Stop a room featuring one strong colour from looking flat by adding a variety of patterns and textures through plush cushions and a tufted rug. An understate Christmas tree, dressed in golden fairy lights and paper decorations is festive without dominating the room.
A feature wall of family portraits is the perfect way to add personality to a living room. The frames hung precisely in one continuous line, as if on a picture ledge, creates a more striking finish.
Grey is the ideal accent colour to soften a smart monochrome decorating scheme. Here a blue-grey wall colour and a darker charcoal sofa lend two contrasting tones to the black and white cushions and frames.
