Which colours should you use in a living room with a grey sofa?
Deep blue and burgundy, white and honey-toned wood, colourful accents: explore ways to build a living room around an existing grey sofa.
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Colours & materials
Palettes, textures and combinations that bring character to every room.
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Bedroom colours: which combinations should you choose?
Sage green and plum, midnight blue and pink, pale colours and wood: build a bedroom palette with the bed, bedding and your own light.
Which living room wall should you wallpaper?
Behind the sofa, around a fireplace or in an alcove: choose where wallpaper belongs by considering how you see and use your living room.
Autumn colours: how can you use Little Greene's new shades?
Confident pink, muted orange and graduated shades: ideas for bringing a new colour home without replacing all your furniture.
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Planning your space
Storage, lighting and moving around: ideas inspired by everyday life.
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How should you arrange a bedroom under a sloping roof?
Bed position, routes, low storage and colour: arrange an attic bedroom around the movements its available height actually allows.
Where should you place a living room mirror to enjoy the light?
Near a window, above a sideboard or on a side wall: choose your mirror’s position by looking at what it actually reflects.
Living room curtains: which length and fabric should you choose?
Sheers, denser cloth, a floor-length drop or short curtains: choose around the window, the light you want and your everyday movements.
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The art of living
Hosting, slowing down and rediscovering favourite objects: decorating is part of everyday living.
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How to set a lovely table with the crockery you already own
Mismatched plates, everyday glasses and colourful napkins: set a welcoming table with the pieces already living in your cupboards.
How can you make your living room cosy in winter?
A reading corner, carefully placed lamps and a landscape on the wall: make your living room welcoming for winter evenings, with the colours you love.
What can you change in your decor for spring?
A colourful print, lighter textiles and a few rearranged objects: bring spring into your home while keeping the furniture you love.
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What size rug should you choose for your living room?
Sofa legs, armchairs, coffee table and walkways: choose a rug size around your actual seating area, then compare dimensions before buying.
Wood, glass and textiles: what can Contrepoint at the Musée Bourdelle teach us?
Anthony Guerrée's installation at the Musée Bourdelle suggests a decorating direction: connecting materials and shapes without making everything match.
How can you light a living room beyond the ceiling light?
A reading light by the armchair, a lamp on the sideboard, a softly lit wall: build your living room lighting around your habits and existing furniture.
Small hallway: how do you organise it without a console table?
Keys, coats, bags and shoes: give everyday belongings a place in a narrow hallway without adding furniture that blocks the way.
Light and dark wood: how can you combine them in one room?
A pale table, a dark sideboard, an old wooden floor: ideas for combining different woods without replacing the furniture you love.
How do you choose photographic wall art for your interior?
A face, landscape and street scene are viewed at different distances. Examples to help you choose photographic wall art and give it a place.
Which Paris print will suit your interior?
Paris can be told through a landmark, a window or a few chimneys. Four images and a colour comparison help you find your own way to display the city.
New York on the wall: which view should you choose for your living room?
An avenue is not viewed like a skyline. Compare four views of New York, their depth and their colours to choose an image for your living room.
How can you decorate a boy’s bedroom around his interests?
Pictures chosen with your child, colours he enjoys and room to play: bedroom decoration that grows with him through primary school.
How can you create country chic decor with wall art?
A painted sideboard, terracotta tiles and a garden or village picture: create country chic decor that keeps the character of your home and furniture.
Which animal picture belongs in your living space?
A graphic cat, birds in flight or a drawn horse: choose animal wall art for an entrance or living room through its presence, colours and relationship to furniture.
Where should a pop art print go in an already colourful room?
Purple walls, an orange armchair, chrome or wood: a pop art print can join colours already at home. Give it a clear place with four different images to compare.
Minimalist decor: how do you give a single print its place?
A blue image can still be minimalist. The number of objects, the position of the motif and the space around it matter more than an entirely neutral palette.
What should you hang on a brick wall in an industrial interior?
Brick already creates a pattern. A facade, a city view or geometry: choose a print whose lines stay legible beside metal, wood and the joints in your wall.
Office decoration: which wall art should you choose?
Reception areas, meeting rooms and shared workspaces: choose pictures that suit your premises without repeating the same image on every wall.
How can you decorate your walls for Christmas without changing everything?
A print to keep, a few branches and carefully chosen colours: get your walls ready for Christmas without transforming your whole home.
How can you give your home a holiday feel?
Bold colours, a bright print and lighter textures: update your decor for summer, from the dining nook to the living room, without replacing all your furniture.
How do you create romantic decor without piling on patterns?
Flowers, pink and soft materials: create modern romantic decor with one main image, simple lines and a few repeated colours.
How do you decorate your walls with travel prints?
One destination or several memories: choose travel prints that tell your story and form a coherent arrangement on the wall.
Chalet decor: which artwork creates a modern mountain feel?
Snow, peaks or hiking trails: choose mountain artworks that work with chalet wood as well as a contemporary room.
How do you use floral wall art in a modern interior?
Graphic flowers, branches or abundant patterns: choose floral artwork that works with your furniture, colours and room style.
How do you decorate a large wall without scattering the artwork?
A panoramic image, a group or several areas: organise a large wall around the furniture and choose artworks that read together.
Small living room: which artwork works without crowding the walls?
Choose a focal point for a small living room: the image, colours, frame and format depend on your furniture and viewing distance.
What artwork should you hang above your headboard?
One large artwork or several frames? Choose an image, format and palette that find their place above your headboard.
How do you arrange picture frames on a staircase?
Along the stairs or on the landing, find a rhythm for your frames and choose images that remain clear from different levels.
What should you hang above an entryway console table?
Artwork, a mirror and everyday objects: make room for each element above your console and choose a welcoming picture for the entryway.
How do you create soft, personal nursery decor?
Animals, colours and a few well-placed frames: create a personal nursery with examples to help you choose the prints.
How do you pair botanical prints with your plants?
An ornamental herbarium, an olive branch or graphic cacti: pair botanical prints with your plants, furniture and interior colours.
Which abstract artwork should you choose for your living room?
Colour, movement and detail: learn to compare abstract artworks and choose the one that finds its place in your living room.
How do you create coastal decor in your living room?
Horizons, sand, sea foam or deep water: choose the image that brings a coastal feel to your living room, with two wall colours to compare.
Vintage decor: how do you pair a retro print with modern furniture?
A retro print can connect a second-hand sideboard with a modern sofa. Choose its subject, frame and colours using practical examples.
How do you build a bohemian interior around your wall art?
Floral patterns, colour and natural materials: build a personal bohemian interior around your prints, with two settings to compare.
Which colours go with terracotta in a living room?
Cream, sage green or blue: three directions for pairing terracotta, choosing a print and connecting colour with your furniture.
How do you create a coffee nook in your kitchen?
A small cabinet, your cups and a print: organise a welcoming coffee nook with ideas for colour and wall decoration.
How do you choose pictures and colours for Scandinavian decor?
Light wood, gentle tones and colourful accents: choose prints for a Scandinavian interior and compare two frame finishes.
How can you bring an Art Deco feel to your home?
A print, a few lines and a thoughtful palette: explore ways to introduce an Art Deco feel without replacing everything.
What kind of wall art should you hang in a dining room?
Above the sideboard or beside the table, choose a picture that complements mealtimes. Materials, colours, sizes and four print ideas.