The Living Room Edit
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, our living rooms naturally become the heart of the home again. It’s the season to draw the curtains early, light a candle, and settle into a space that feels warm, grounded, and inviting.
Is Your Living Room Ready for Cosy Season?
Maybe you’re looking around your living room and feeling that it’s just not quite cosy enough for the chilly evenings ahead.
Perhaps your sofa feels a little cold, the coffee table looks sparse, or the room itself echoes rather than embraces you.
What you really want is a space that feels calm, functional, and stylish - somewhere that draws you in and makes you want to stay a little longer.
How to Create a Living Room That Feels Warm and Inviting
If I were designing a living room from scratch this season, I’d focus on cosy textures, warm tones, practical pieces, and comfort that lasts.
Your living room is more than a seating area - it’s your retreat. A place to unwind, read, share some wine, chat with friends, or simply rest.
My aesthetic principle? Natural. Calm. Timeless.
I always bring in linen - for throws, cushions, and curtains - because it softens a room and endures beautifully. It doesn’t date; it evolves.
As the colder months settle in, the materials you choose should feel as comforting as they look. Think layered textures, tactile fabrics, soft lighting, and pieces that invite you to pause.
Don't forget the art. It creates the vibe. A single photograph, a sculptural print, or a textured canvas can set the tone for the whole space. The right artwork doesn’t just decorate a wall; it anchors the room, adds emotion, and tells a quiet story of who you are.
SHOP THE LOOK
A Floral nickel wall light featuring pinhole detailing that casts out delicate beams of light into a room.
James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor take a weekend break during the filming of the movie "Giant" in October 1955 in Dallas, Texas.
Generous dimensions, rounded lines and a fabric that gives a soft texture to the room. Sink in.
A beautifully curved wood coffee table in a dark wood - adds an interesting centerpiece to your room.
The Grace rug features an abstract pattern with contrasting shades of blue, white, tan and beige made from thick and luscious New Zealand wool.
SHOP THE LOOK
The striated marble gives a certain unique finish and the unusual shape is eye catching with geometric and organic profile.
Woven in the West of Ireland. Herringbone pattern 95% lambswool, 5% cashmere.
Large bulbus metal table lamp with painted black finish.
Use for extra seating, putting feet up or add a tray & use as a coffee table.
Burano is a minimalist glass design with clean lines and rounded edges.
Soft, breathable, sustainable 100% linen cushion
This curation could live anywhere - a townhouse in London, an apartment in Tokyo, a loft in New York, or a cottage in the Irish countryside. It’s location-neutral and timeless, built on design that transcends trends and geography. Wherever you are, these pieces bring warmth, depth, and a sense of belonging to the heart of your home.
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