The Living Room Edit
As the year shifts on, the living room naturally takes on a different role. We spend more time there, notice it more, rely on it more. It becomes less of a pass-through space and more of somewhere we properly settle.
When a living room isn’t quite working, it’s rarely about one obvious thing. The furniture might be fine. The layout might make sense. And yet the space can still feel slightly unresolved - a little cold, a little flat, or strangely tiring to be in.
I notice this often in my work. Rooms that look considered, but don’t quite hold you.
When I think about refining a living room for the colder months, I’m less interested in making it “cosy” and more interested in how it feels to spend time there. Does the space soften as the evening goes on? Does it encourage you to stay, rather than perch? Does it feel supportive of real use - reading, talking, resting - rather than just looking good?
Material choices do a lot of this work quietly. Textiles that soften with use, fabrics that don’t feel precious, surfaces that absorb light rather than reflect it back harshly. Linen plays a role here - not because it’s seasonal, but because it behaves well over time. It creases, relaxes, and settles into a room rather than competing with it.
I also pay close attention to how a room sounds and absorbs movement. Soft furnishings, layered textures, and considered lighting all contribute to whether a space feels grounding or echoing. These details are rarely dramatic, but they’re often what make the difference between a room you admire and one you actually want to spend time in.
Art matters too, but not as decoration. The right piece can anchor a space emotionally, giving the room a centre of gravity. It doesn’t need to shout. It just needs to feel right in relation to everything else.
A living room doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs to be coherent. When the elements are working together, the space starts to support you without asking for attention - and that’s when it really comes into its own.
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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.
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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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