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Interior Design Ideas and Inspiration
Great interiors aren't about having more. They're about getting the right things right. IN decodes the ideas, spaces and design details that make a home work, from living room layouts and lighting to colour, furniture, materials and the finishing touches that pull everything together. See what works, understand why, then make it your own.
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The secret of achieving the Mediterranean look in a summer evening lies in the effortless layering of natural materials, weathered textures, soft linens with the glow of candlelight and embers in the firepit as the sun goes down.
We've decoded the look and found the key pieces that keep everything relaxed and slightly imperfect. Mixing natural materials, introducing muted tones and letting the lighting and reflections do the work. The result should feel effortless. Read the full article
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Questions
Straight answers to the questions that make a room work.
How big should a living room rug be?
Large enough for at least the front legs of the sofa and every chair to sit on it. Most UK sitting rooms need 200 x 290cm rather than the 160 x 230cm people usually buy.
How high should pictures hang?
Centre the picture at eye level, roughly 145 to 150cm from the floor. Above a sofa, leave 15 to 25cm between the top of the seat back and the bottom of the frame.
How far should a coffee table be from a sofa?
Around 40 to 45cm. Close enough to reach a cup without leaning forward, far enough to walk past without turning sideways.
Should curtains touch the floor?
Yes. Either just brushing the floor or breaking slightly onto it. Curtains that stop short of the floor make a window look smaller than it is.
How do you layer lighting in a living room?
Five layers: ambient, task, accent, decorative and control. Add them in that order, keep every bulb at 2700K, and put the lamps on a switch you can reach from the chair.
How do you make a small room look bigger?
Give the eye somewhere to travel. One larger piece on the wall, hidden storage and light from three or four low sources do more than any space-saving furniture.
Good design. Decoded.
Why does one room feel effortless while another never quite comes together? Usually it isn't one expensive piece. It's proportion, layout, light, colour, texture and the relationship between them. IN pulls those decisions apart so you can see what's working, why it works and how to use the thinking in your own home.
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