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SITTING ROOM DESIGN
Style inspiration • Sofa buyer’s guide • Fine fireplaces • Elegant accessories
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There is a danger of designing a sitting room
with an overly formal look, in the light of the
fact that the space is regularly ‘on display’ to
guests. But as a room that is first and foremost
a place to relax with family and friends, this
would, I think, be a mistake. Comfort is the
essential first consideration, closely followed by
a design that makes you feel at ease and which
reflects your own passions and lifestyle.
Nothing should be too perfect – an inviting
atmosphere is surely by far the best backdrop
for home life, rather than a showcase of cutting-edge design.
William Morris felt that “All rooms ought to look as if they were lived
in, and to have, so to say, a friendly welcome ready for the incomer.”
And Coco Chanel is believed to have said “An interior is the natural
projection of the soul”, which I find to be a truly insightful way to
approach decorating a home.
I do hope you find that this sitting-room style guide achieves a good
balance of insight, education and inspiration to set you on your way.
CONTENTS
4 WHAT MAKES A BEAUTIFUL SITTING ROOM?
Interiors consultant Mary Carroll considers the key
ingredients for a well-designed space, highlighting
some inspirational projects from interior designers.
12 TAKE A SEAT Our buyer’s guide to sofas offers
insight into assessing scale, design and construction.
17 SITTING PRETTY A selection of neatly shaped
armchairs to complement your sitting room.
18 FOCUS OF ATTENTION A fireplace is a useful
feature around which to plan a sitting-room layout;
we reveal both practical and aesthetic considerations.
24 DESIGN DIRECTIONS A curation of stylish ideas for
interior decoration, from unexpected colour
combinations to mirrored wall panelling.
32 FINAL FLOURISHES From footstools to console
tables, we suggest alluring buys to create a layered
look for this key living space.
34 STYLE DIRECTORY Our comprehensive list of
resources to create an elegant sitting room.
With warmest regards,
Editor Kerryn Harper-Cuss
Deputy Editor Jill Shearer
Associate Editor Sarah Feeley
Art Editors Claire Hicks, Frances Wallace
Contributing Sub Editors Deborah Gray, Veronica Peerless
Decorating Editor Katy Mclean
Lifestyle & Shopping Editor Suzanna Le Grove
Kerryn Harper-Cuss, Editor
MAIN IMAGE COURTESY OF BENJAMIN MOORE EDITOR’S PHOTOGRAPH RACHEL SMITH
EDITOR’S LETTER
beautiful
WHAT MAKES A…
SITTING ROOM?
Interiors consultant Mary Carroll has worked with
innumerable interior practices. Here she highlights
key elements designers use when creating an
elegantly conceived sitting room
D
uring the many years I have spent
working in the world of interiors,
observing interior designers, has
given me the most incredible
insight into creating not just beautiful homes,
but homes which work on every level. Each
decorating idea and buying consideration
combines as a whole to give a layering of texture,
colour and warmth for a timeless, comfortable
living space. Add to this the careful choosing of
detail upon detail born out of experience, and
you have a home which is a pleasure to live in.
In the following pages I hope to share some of these ideas by looking at
interior designers’ finished work and also by pinpointing concepts which can
act as a starting point for creating a truly stylish room.
CONFIGURING THE FURNITURE
The sitting room is often the starting point when transforming a home, as it
is where most have a clear idea of what they are looking for. It is a place to
relax in, to feel utterly comfortable in, and also the room in which to enjoy
the company of others, so it needs to be leisurely and sociable. The furniture
chosen and the configuration of the pieces plays an important part. The room
needs a focus, be it a fireplace or a large footstool or coffee table around
which furniture can be arranged. And the furniture needs to feel that it is
in the right place, allowing for an easy walk around it.
I cannot emphasise enough the importance of comfort in the furniture
decision making. Avoid buying any furniture without trying it first. In many
cases, feather-filled sofa and chair cushions have been superseded by cushions
made from high-quality foam wrapped with wadding to provide a cushion
which holds its shape yet has a soft bounce to it. Ask about the filling so you
know what to expect. Choose feathers for a more traditional, soft, squashy
feel, although both the back and seat cushion will have a more relaxed look
about them. For a smart look from the furniture, order the seat cushions in
a wrapped foam, and then specify feather for the back cushions. Selecting
a sofa or chair company which can customise to such preferences will be the
most successful. If using an interior designer, their experience in sourcing will
have created a core collection of furniture chosen to supply the comfort and
style of their client’s aspirations.
In large sitting rooms two sofas facing each other can work well, although
pairs of single chairs also work well opposite one sofa. It is surprising how 
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CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP A gorgeous
choice of fabrics and
a lesson in furniture
configuration from
Melissa Wyndham.
There are plenty of
options for sitting, all
with tables to easily
set down a glass.
This winning colour
scheme is achieved
with a combination
of modern art and
traditional furnishings
by Paolo Moschino
for Nicholas Haslam.
Stephanie Dunning
uses the configuration
of two sublimely
comfortable sofas
to provide ample
seating, linked by the
consistency of some
cushions from one
sofa to another.
much space ample-sized, comfortable
armchairs require. Study the measurements
carefully and mark them out on the floor
of the room to truly get a feel for the size.
If the room cannot accommodate large
furniture, go for styles where the arms are
not overpowering, as these can take up
much needed seating space.
There is every good reason to introduce a
mix of styles and fabrics to give the room
an established feel. Even when the aim is
for a tonal approach, using different
textures and weaves for the different pieces
of furniture will create interest in how the
final scheme looks and feels. William
Yeoward’s amazing eye for detail leads him
to use contrasting piping on many pieces
in his furniture collection. This cleverly
accentuates the shape of the furniture
and adds colour and attention to detail
in a truly subtle way.
ENTERTAINING CONSIDERATIONS
It is wise to ensure enough seats are
provided for entertaining; the last thing you
want is to squash several people on a small
sofa – you are aiming for comfort and
a congenial arrangement, making it easy
for everyone to converse.
An elegant stool tucked into a verandah
door space can provide additional seating
when needed, as does an occasional chair
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carefully positioned at a desk or to one side
of a display cabinet.
With regard to smaller pieces of
furniture, side tables can work double
time. Guests need easy-to-reach places to
put a drink down, whilst side-tables also
provide a place to arrange favourite
decorative objects, which can be viewed
more intimately at eye level once seated.
Conventional four-legged side tables are
not the only option. Search out china
barrel seats and sophisticated drum tables,
which can be moved around very easily
when more surfaces are needed and tuck
away nicely in a corner when not required.
I am going to mention televisions at this
point. There is no getting away from it;
TVs and music systems have their place
and for most families, integrating
technology into the sitting room is a must.
It is best to find a position whereby the
furniture configuration is not arranged
around it. The television should not be the
centre of attention upon entering the
room. Plan to position it on a simple table
or unit to one side of the room and work
out whether there is enough furniture to
view it from comfortably. There is not
always an easy answer, although careful
consideration at the early stage of room
design will provide the most conducive
position both aesthetically and practically. 
b
TOP LEFT Helen
Turkington creates
interest in a calm and
serene scheme with a
pair of chairs in different
fabrics, whilst a pair of
show chairs are cleverly
tucked against the
window for extra seating
when required. The
patterned curtains, swept
elegantly over impressive
holdbacks, add a sense
of drama to the expanse
of verandah doors.
Louise Jones commissioned
hand-mixed casein paint to use
as a colour wash for the walls
in this sitting room. The chalky
finish takes away the newness
of a room instantly.
LOUISE JONES
“The brief from the clients in the
project above was to create an
updated English country-house look.
We had to work with colour, texture,
pattern and antiques, in a light and
delicate manner. We used a Chelsea
Textiles hand-embroidered fabric for
the curtains, but instead of using
one of their traditional, richly
coloured fabrics, we chose one with a
tone-on-tone pattern to give a more twenty-first-century feel.
The carpet was handwoven by Parsua, and coloured by
ourselves to complement the palette of the house, which was
largely stone colours and celadons, with hints of reds and
browns. We colour washed the walls in a casein paint. This was
undertaken by Sterling Studios and the colour was hand mixed
on site. It has a chalky quality to it, which is soft on the eye,
compared with emulsion, and glistens slightly with the light.
I love to use it in country houses, as it takes away the newness
of a room immediately.
The coffee table, painted chairs, chandelier and mirror all
came from Charles Saunders on Fulham Road in Chelsea. He
specialises in producing furniture and works of art which look
timeless. I do not often buy so many pieces for one room from
a single dealer, but his look and feel fit this room perfectly. I also
think that the scale of his pieces adds a touch of grandeur to this
room. Ultimately, I try to create rooms which look as though
they have developed over time, are incredibly inviting, and
comfortable to live in.”
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ABOVE Looking
through into this
sitting room, by
designer by Helen
Turkington, shows
how the right colour
paint can instantly
create warmth and
atmosphere whilst
helping to ground
the collection of
leather furniture
arranged here and
offset a gilt frame.
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THE LAYERING PROCESS
Now I would like to talk about interior decoration.
You want to create an environment which is warm and
inviting, so everyone wants to linger and enjoy the
atmosphere. This is created through a series of layering
and starts with the backdrop of decoration. For many,
paint is the go-to decorating tool, but it is really worth
thinking about wallpaper. So many advances have been
made in wallpaper production, with a vogue for
beautiful figurative wallpaper collections. That said,
some of the more subtle wallpaper ideas get
overlooked, such as silk or grasscloth paper. Interior
designers love to use these unpatterned yet textural
wallpapers. This style of wallpaper cuts down on
sound, adds warmth to the walls, and lighting bounces
off the surface to provide an extra dimension to the
room in evening light. Artwork also appears more
luxurious on a silk, sisal, linen or grasscloth backdrop.
If you are new to this concept and making a transition
from traditional paint, choose a paper with a fine
surface weave as the joins will be less noticeable from
one drop to the next. Whether preference is for colour
or a neutral palette, adding layers of texture is so
important. Working from a chosen wall treatment,
start to think through the other layers of texture with
regard to furniture, fabric and accessory choices.
WARMTH & LUXURY UNDERFOOT
Just as the walls are an important factor, so is the floor.
Take time to consider how your family lives and what
the traffic is like through the sitting room. Wall-to-wall
carpet is luxurious and feels even more so layered with
a rug. If heavy footfall is an issue, the many coirs make
a good alternative to conventional wool carpet and
again benefit from being topped with an elegant rug.
The rug size is important; in an ideal world it should
be large enough to contain your main furniture which
makes for a more elegant look and grounds the pieces
within the room.
If a wooden floor suits a busy household and
perhaps links with other areas of your home, adding
layers of other flooring creates the comfort factor and
cuts down on sound. Customised rugs work well again.
Make sure to order a good quality rug underlay of the
same size. Not only will this add thickness and luxury
to the rug, but it will stay in place and prevent the rug
corners from turning upwards. Ask a good carpet fitter
about a top quality underlay – there are some specially
made for rugs on carpet and rugs on hard floors.
Carpet by the square metre, beautifully trimmed with
leather or a decorative braid, is another versatile rug
option. There are many exciting plain and textured
carpets on the market now which combine wool, silk
and viscose for a really luxurious feel underfoot so do
set aside time to ensure you are seeing all the latest
developments in your search.
LIGHTING FOR PRACTICALITY AND MOOD
For many interior designers, a central pendant light
is an intrusion on mood and atmosphere – except for
chandeliers. Consider how best you can position table
lamps, paired or singly and floor lamps for whenever
you want to read in good light. Look for the floor
lamps which just skim the top of a sofa or chair with
discreet arms so they offer focused lighting yet are not
a distraction in the overall scheme. Think about
creating pools of light on a desk in one corner or on
console tables either side of a fireplace. And it is not
just the lampbase you are choosing, but the best or
warmest lampshade for ambient light. Parchment
shades soften light as do the pleated patterned fabric
designs widely available now. And finally …. 
ABOVE In a
diminutive space,
keeping everything
small and in
proportion is key.
In this chic room by
Paolo Moschino for
Nicholas Haslam,
note how the
television has been
integrated into the
shelving unit.
Attached to a swing
arm, it can be angled
and then viewed from
any area of the room.
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BE BOLD AND INVENTIVE
Creating a beautiful interior is a constant learning
curve. Yes, it involves a range of elements, but
ultimately you are trying to create a room you really
love to live in. So, use your imagination, hone down
your ideas and have fun in the choosing; it is so easy
to get caught up in what might be right or wrong.
Think of the decorating as a background to your
ideas. Casual elements such as a warm throw over
a sofa arm create yet another layer of texture, whilst
bringing together a group of decorative objects on
a side table creates an attractive vignette and
demonstrates your sense of style. Glamorous books
are pleasing to look at grouped together on a large
ottoman or coffee table. Play with the various
decorative elements to find arrangements that are
a joy to look at. Make a conscious effort to keep flower
or plant arrangements looking their best, as these
bring life and energy not just to the sitting room, but
to every room in the home. n
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ABOVE LEFT
Strategically placed
wall lights and table
lamps are a study in
excellent lighting
skills, from Katharine
Pooley. The lighting
has opened up the
space without losing
any of the essential
ambient mood.
ABOVE RIGHT A set
of architechural
prints, artfully placed
by Paolo Moschino
for Nicholas Haslam,
adds a feeling of
warmth to the cool
decoration. The coir
flooring adds
simplicity.
SITTING ROOM SUCCESS
• Create a congenial seating
arrangement.
• Plan where the television can be
positioned sympathetically, and do so
early in the decision-making process.
• Research sofas and occasional chairs
for maximum comfort and the correct
size and scale.
• Wall and floor decoration add layers of
texture and colour for a inviting
decorating scheme.
• Successful ambient lighting should
include a mix of table and floor lamps
for flexibility.
• Explore ways to arrange your favourite
decorative objects so the room is an
interesting reflection of your taste and
reflective of your personality.
FOR WHERE TO BUY SEE ADDRESS BOOK
Removable covers make for an
easy life in busy social spaces;
this can also apply to formal,
fitted designs.
Long Island Large Sofa, in
Tuscany, £2,129, Multiyork
TAKE A SEAT
Whether relaxing with friends and family, or simply curling up with a good book,
sofas great and small take centre stage in all our social spaces, and the key to
their success lies in wise investment for lasting style, comfort and versatility
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A graduated back gives this sofa a distinctive
silhouette. Charles sofa in Buckwheat, £2,340, Neptune Try teaming dark mahogany
with floral fabric. Bonnie sofa, Justin Van Breda, £3,600; fabric from JVB English
Fabric Collection available at Tissus d’Hélène Here a bench-style single cushion
maximises available seating space. Rubens Sofa, from £1,810, The Sofa & Chair
Company Make a statement with a bright fabric. Regency sofa, £3,773, covered in
Paprika basketweave linen, £82 a metre, George Smith This tailored profile can be
upholstered to suit. Deep Dream sofa in Garden Bloom, £3,695, Graham and Green
F
rom the high-sided Knole and
elegant Georgian, to the lowarmed Howard and curvaceous
chesterfield, Britain has a proud
history of crafting fine upholstered
furniture and, today, there is a plethora
of traditional and modern designs on offer.
Any successful purchase, however, will
ultimately begin with the task of measuring
the space available, along with all access
points. Look to outgoing pieces for
reference, or, “use paper templates
to establish how much floor space a piece
will take up within the room,” suggests
Alison Griffiths, of Wesley Barrell. Those
with access issues may wish to consider
companies such as Sofa Workshop which
offer removable sections.
DESIGNS ON STYLE
“Seating inspired by classic English period
styles should prove less likely to date and
offers timeless appeal,” continues Griffiths.
Do not dismiss contemporary designs
outright though, as these can also work
well in the traditional home, with many
tending to reference historical pieces.
When deciding upon the style “consider
the function of the room and how many
people you will be seating,” advises Donna
Bellingham, of Parker Knoll, who proposes
the use of “a fixed or formal back to add
a tailored touch to occasional spaces, and
in often-used family rooms, pillow-backs
for a more casual look.”
In terms of shape and size, compact
styles, with slender arms and upright backs
inevitably suit smaller rooms, as these
occupy minimal floor space without
reducing seat dimensions. Favouring legs
over fabric skirts can also help open
up a room. Alternatively, “sofas with lower
backs create an illusion of space when
paired with a low ceiling,” says Bellingham.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, high
back designs and grandiose proportions 
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help define larger rooms and complement
high ceilings, whilst Griffiths champions,
“flexible modular sofas in open-plan
spaces, to maximise seating possibilities.”
TAILORED APPROACH
Irrespective of style, it always pays to try
before you buy, “as depth, width and
height are key comfort factors that vary for
every person,” says Andrew Cussins, of
Sofas & Stuff. Ideally, test early in the day
before fatigue dictates comfort and
“consider how you like to sit or recline,
and how much back, neck and arm
support is required,” he advises. And whilst
some will prefer to sink into seating, and
others sit upright, the common
denominator is to be able to sit back in
the seat, with feet flat on the floor.
When it comes to quality and longevity,
investment will be rewarded in the
condition and finish of the sofa. Those
unable to find appropriate pieces, may also
want to consider opting for bespoke items,
as these tend to be handmade, thus
allowing for finishes, proportion and fabric
to be tailored to requirements. This option
may be, “particularly useful if you are taller
or shorter than average, or looking for
something to perfectly fit a particular
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP This style of sofa is ideal for a reception or more confined area. English
walnut hall sofa, £6,738, Titchmarsh & Goodwin This timeless deep-seated design remains a
perennial favourite. Hinton, from £2,690, Wesley-Barrell Glynbourne three-seater sofa, from
£3,224.00 plus fabric, The Odd Chair Company BELOW Eye-catching button sides add detail to
this smart sofa. Winston sofa, from £2,895 for a 1.5 seater, The Sofa & Chair Company
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space,” points out Cussins. Take the time
to do a little research, and you will discover
that many made-to-order items, offered by
both high street and specialist companies,
can usually be customised for a small fee.
James Cook, managing director of the
Odd Chair Company explains that
although sofa makers continue to offer
customers a wide range of standard sizes,
“we often make a sofa to a specific size for
a client and this helps to achieve a finished
look where the room and the furniture
within it work together to create a
seamlessly layered look and a beautifully
complete interior.” For those favouring
a truly bespoke service, however,
Beaumont & Fletcher can design and
build unique pieces, complete with
couture fabrics and trims.
A GOOD FOUNDATION
Of course, superior construction and
materials are at the heart of all quality
seating. For durability, Charlie Marshall,
of Loaf, recommends “a solid-beech frame
that is held together with screws and
dowels.” Additionally, a fully coil-sprung
seat will ensure long-term comfort, and
generous padding, in the form of hand-tied
natural layers, greater resilience and
shape retention.
Quality indicators include weight –“the
heavier the better”, according to Griffiths
– whilst pressing along armrests and back
edges should result in no frame being
felt through the padding. Kate Tansley,
of Multiyork, recommends, “a long-term
MORE BRITISH-MADE DESIGNS
• Delcor Established in 1967, and
flying the flag for British manufacturing
ever since, Delcor’s sofas of distinction
are made to last a lifetime. Every sofa
is handmade in Northumberland to
each customer’s specifications by
a master craftsman who has more than
20 years’ experience. Styles available
range from modern to classic.
delcor.co.uk
guarantee, such as the one from Multiyork
offering up to 15 years.”
When it comes to seat and cushion
fillings, feathers are usually considered the
premier choice for comfort, however their
cosy, inviting, relaxed look will require
regular plumping to maintain, whereas
quality maintenance-free foam can provide
a more resilient, supportive, and formally,
tailored finish.
THE FABRIC FACTOR
It is also worth noting that fabric choice
will not only determine style, but also
lifespan, so ideally look to stain-resistant
finishes and enquire about Martindale rub
tests, as this indicates how many times
a fabric can be rubbed before showing signs
of wear. General domestic upholstery
requires a figure in excess of 20,000, with
cotton, linen, wool and velvet all good
candidates for covers. More luxurious silk,
by contrast, is only really suited to light
wear. Alternatively, easy-clean leather
is a durable material.
Neutrals and plains inevitably provide
enduring style, as do classic prints
or stripes, whilst lovers of bolder designs,
“should consider timeless options such
as Liberty Art Fabrics”, says Cussins.
Check that “all patterns are matched at the
seams,” advises Griffiths, and consider
buying versatile, changeable covers so that
it is possible to alter the look easily, and
spread the wear.
From a practical viewpoint, loose fabric
covers will also prove easier to clean,
however, if their relaxed look, complete
with floor skimming skirt, is not appealing,
then those preferring a more tailored, and
usually fully-fitted finish, will be pleased
to learn that companies, such as Sofa
Workshop and Multiyork, offer a range
of detachable formal, fitted covers. n
• Beaumont & Fletcher Each piece is
hand-built by an individual craftsman
in workshops in Kent. The company’s
aim is to employ the same skills as a
Victorian upholsterer, using hand-tied
springs and horsehair of the finest
quality. The range includes sofas,
armchairs and ottomans as well as
dining chairs and barstools.
beaumontandfletcher.com
• Parker Knoll Dating back to 1869,
comfort and timeless design are the
watchwords for Derbyshire-based
Parker Knoll. Its elegant handmade
sofas are covered in fabrics and
leathers from around the world. With
a close eye on innovation, its founder’s
goal, to transform the everyday sitting
experience, still holds true today.
parkerknoll.co.uk
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WORDS PAULA WOODS
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT This distinctive sofa combines antiqued water buffalo hide, with
kilim chenille-covered seat cushions and soft tactile scatters. Eastwood sofa, £3,947 Tetrad
The modern curves of this sofa have an air of classic simplicity. Gosfield Medium Sofa by Multiyork
covered in Linwood Clever Linen, Pink Gin, £2,599; Global Grande buttoned footstool in Linwood
Ollaberry, Turla, £509, all Multiyork Antiques expert, Max Rollitt’s bespoke sofa range includes the
Katszic – based on an original design dating from 1790. Katszic sofa in Yellow, £6,336, Max Rollitt
• Parker & Farr ”English, elegant and
exclusive” sums up Parker & Farr’s
sofa-making philosophy. This company
has been handcrafting luxury furniture
for the past 66 years, and is still using
the same traditional techniques to the
same standards. Bespoke options are
also available.
parkerandfarr.co.uk
To experience furniture at its finest visit us in store
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Alderney armchair in
Wisteria, £635, Sofa.com
Juliette chair in Carrera
Heather and Lime,
£1,142, Parker Knoll
SITTING PRETTY
Sinking into the comforting ‘hug’ of a deep and luxurious
armchair is one of life’s simple pleasures. The huge breadth
of choice available encompasses wing-back, button detailing,
rolled arms, nail-head trim, turned legs, castors, bolsters,
statement fabrics, contrasting panels, sumptuous textures
and more. Bespoke options give customers the ultimate
in flexibility, with many companies offering a range
of shapes and fabrics from which to choose.
Bloomsbury library chair
in Verdure, £1,350,
Pentreath & Hall
Palmer chair, £1,949,
William Yeoward
Crinoline chair in
Meadow, £1,469,
John Sankey
Swirly Wing chair,
£3,555, Dudgeon
Till chair, £2,589,
William Yeoward
The Huntsman chair in
Old Bard leather and
Harris Tweed Loden, from
£995, SofaWorkshop.com
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attention
FOCUS OF
Whatever the season, a well
proportioned fireplace, appropriate to the
interior, creates a welcoming focal point
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SETTING THE SCENE
A fireplace is best styled with components and
tools in keeping with the period of the surround.
A Regency hearth should have a Regency-style fire
basket, screen and accessories; if the fireplace
is Victorian, look for Victorian accessories.
Even though the fireplace is generally no longer
the main heat source in a room, do not let it play
second fiddle to the television. It is tempting to
place the television above the room’s natural focal
point, but this is very jarring. To style the scene
appropriately, place a mirror or painting on the wall
above the mantelpiece and arrange the key
seating to face it. Keep a television screen hidden
within a cabinet when not in use. If the fireplace is
the first thing your eyes naturally focus on when
you entering the room, everything should be in
perfect harmony.
PHOTO: WESLEY BARELL
he fireplace is perhaps the most important factor
in setting the tone of a room. In a period property,
it is safest to opt for a fireplace design from the same
era. A Victorian fireplace, for example, will have been
designed with the proportion of the sash windows and style of
the cornices and skirting in mind. If used with care, a slightly later
style of fire surround can work in such a context, but anything
from an earlier period, compared to the architecture of the room,
would look out of place.
“Fireplace styles can and do cross historic periods,” says Will
Fisher, founder and owner of Jamb. “One of the most charming
aspects of a country house’s interior is the aesthetic journey it takes
as the interior evolves over the centuries. That said, cornicing,
mouldings and scale all play a part in choosing the surround. Each
room may have been adapted at a different point in a house’s
history, and this could be the point to return to. With listed
properties, the detail of the listing can be crucial.”
Dedicated fireplace retailers will have a variety of fireplaces on
offer, either original restorations or reproductions, from Tudor
times up to the present day. Specialists, such as Stuart Interiors and
Arttus, can create exact replicas from historic drawings.
It is not always necessary for a fireplace to be in proportion to the
opening, however, it is important to select the correct scale of fireplace
for the room. “As the main focal point in the room, a fireplace sets
the tone for all other fixtures and fittings,’ says Eve Iravani, co-founder
of Montpellier Marble. “A small room would call for a smaller, more
restrained design; a room with large proportions and high ceilings
would need a larger, more ornate chimneypiece.”
“A general guide to proportion, is to size the fireplace height
no taller than half of the room height, and no lower than a third
of the room height,” advises Mark Smart, Chesney’s sales director.
“Ideally, there should also be at least five centimetres clearance
between the end of the mantel shelf and the edge of the chimney
breast, and the hearth should generally be set at the same width as
the mantel shelf,” adds Matt Kisler, product manager at Dimplex.
“It is not just the size of the room that needs to be considered
when choosing the size of your fireplace,” states Mike Johnson,
managing director of English Fireplaces. “Consider what else is in
the room. If it is likely to be very full, opt for a slightly smaller
surround relative to the chimney breast.”
REFLECTED GLORY
Placing a traditional gilt mirror above a mantelpiece
was once de rigueur, allowing those sitting around the
fire to look up and be able to see everyone in the
room. It also helps to seal the fireplace’s status as the
centre of the room. Whilst a cast-iron insert does work
with other surrounds, cast-iron mantelpieces and
surrounds look lovely teamed with
a cast-iron insert, as shown here.
Adelaide insert, £922 and William IV
cast-iron mantel, £1,749, Stovax
ECHO THE ERA
A carved stone, mid-eighteenth-century surround, such
as this one, lends itself particularly well to a townhouse
home, filled with antique furniture and accessories
from the same era. The same surround would not
work, for example, with a modern fitted carpet, but
this antique-style rug complements it perfectly. The
barrel-shaped frieze features garlands of oak leaves and
acorns, representing peace, prosperity and longevity.
Dyrham stone fireplace, £6,480, Jamb
PERFECT PLACEMENT
As wood-burning stoves are not native to the UK,
unlike Scandinavia where they have a tradition of
stoves going back hundreds of years, stoves suit rooms
where it would once have been appropriate to see an
oven in the hearth, such as a kitchen or relaxed dining
area, and rooms with a more informal feel. The Morsø
2110 Panther stove is a double-door multi-fuel stove
with large stay-clean glass panels which provide
an excellent view of the fire.
2110 Panther multi-fuel stove £1,714, Morsø
IN HARMONY
This Arts & Crafts style fireplace has beautifully
simple, organic detailing, very much in keeping with
the style of the room in which it is situated. Even
when the fire is not in use, its hearth remains full
of attractively arranged logs, as even on a hot
summer day, a bare hearth can make a room feel
cold and empty. The traditional artwork on the
walls, the simple earthenware on display, and the
basic, basket-style fireguard all fit in with the
Arts &Crafts styling.
Spelsbury three-seater sofa in Zoffany Kalamkari,
£5,120, Wesley Barrell 
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LESS IS MORE
To be the focal point of a room, the fireplace does not
need to be surrounded by furniture. It can provide
a quiet reflective space in a hallway or library. This
fireplace is a replica of a model designed in 1777 for
the 3rd Duke of Roxburghe, which was located in the
library of his house in London’s Hanover Square.
It is part of the Adam Collection, comprising six
chimneypieces designed from drawings from the office
of architectural greats, Robert and James Adam.
Roxburghe fireplace from £13,800, Chesney’s
THE CASE FOR STOVES
Wood and smokeless
fuel-burning stoves are
becoming increasingly
popular, as they can add an
instant period feel to a room
and they are easier to start
and clean than a traditional
open fire. Stoves also allow
more control over the flame
size and heat output, and are
more efficient at sending heat
directly into the room.
“If you are looking for the
experience of a real fire, but
with more efficiency, a
wood-burning or multi-fuel
stove is the preferred option,”
says Iravani at Montpellier
Marble. “An open fire is
wonderfully romantic, but
much of the heat from this
escapes up the chimney,
whereas a stove, being an
enclosed unit, will contain the
heat generated and push it
into the room.”
Stoves can burn wood and
smokeless fuel, and there are
realistic, mock-wood-burning
stoves on the market for those
wanting a low-maintenance
option. Realistic electric
stoves are ideal for those
trying to recreate a period
feel in a chimney-less home,
as they do not require a flue.
TEMPERED FORMALITY
Carved stone surrounds tend to have
an imposing formal air, but can be
toned down by leaving the fireplace
insert as bare brick. Here, the classic
Champagne Marble Milano surround
is teamed with an ornate cast-iron
fire basket set within the bare
brick of the chimney breast.
Milano 57” in Bianco Persiano from
£1,990, Montpellier Marble
STATEMENT PIECE
The Belgrave cast-iron fire surround has a strong,
pared-back Edwardian design paired with an
imposing straight-edged insert typical of late
Georgian style. Whilst the advice is to adhere as
closely as possible to the original architectural style
of the setting where possible, it is not necessary to
be slavishly rigid. The distinctive combination of
straight lines and subtle profiling of this surround
works beautifully with the simplicity of the
Georgian insert.
Belgrave surround in full polish, from £525;
Royal insert in full polish, £450, both Carron 
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Combining modern trends with classic European characteristics, each
fireplace is lovingly designed to make a real statement in your home.
You can find your nearest retailer or request a brochure online at:
www.capitalfireplaces.co.uk
VIVE LA DIFFÉRENCE
Whilst traditionally, British fireplace surrounds have
always tended to stick to the architectural rules of form
and proportion, French surrounds are more ornate
with detailed carving. They became popular in Britain
from the early 19th century onwards and can
look spectacular in large, high-ceilinged rooms
built during this period.
Versaille fireplace in travertine with a slate hearth, from
£1,750, English Fireplaces
Traditional, wood-burning stoves look
most at home in bare, brick alcoves,
with their simple, rustic feel. Look for
a model that has a large window
through which to see the real flames,
for atmosphere. Whether it is electric,
gas or burning smokeless wood pellets,
the stove can still be styled with
a scuttle of coal to make it look like
an authentic real-flame stove.
Country 6 Stove, from £830, Charnwood
SEAMLESS BLEND
Many stone or artificial stone fireplaces
can be ordered in a variety of different
finishes. However, it is advisable to opt
for a stone that matches other stone
featured in the room. This Louis XV
Fireplace with shaped apron,
mouldings and shell decoration
is available in Portland, Bath, Coade,
terracotta and slate colours.
From £1,659, Haddonstone
RECLAIMED SURROUNDS
Buying a reclaimed fireplace
from a salvage or reclamation
yard, or at an auction, will
bring individuality and
character into a room. Whilst
some enjoy spending hours
rummaging around crammed
reclamation yards, others go
online to source a key piece.
As a rule of thumb, it is fine
to choose a fire surround that
is older than the home it will
be put in, but generally, avoid
one from an earlier period.
One important factor to
bear in mind is making sure
a reclaimed fire surround
meets today’s fire safety
standards. Another is the
material from which the
fireplace is made. Cast iron,
brass or wood, such as oak,
pine and mahogany all have
different heat-absorbing
properties and age differently,
too. Always engage
professionals to install
fireplaces, for utmost safety.
Companies specialising in
reclaimed fireplaces include:
Salvo Web (salvo.co.uk),
LASSCO (lassco.co.uk),
Jamb (jamb.co.uk) and
Westland London
(westlandlondon.com). n
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Whether seeking modern luxury, classic elegance or relaxed
country style, this curation of ideas for sitting room aims to inspire
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NOTES ON GLAMOUR
Although this room does have a fireplace which could
have been used as the key focus for the space, the
designer has chosen instead to direct all energy and
attention into the central point of the room with the
use of a glamorous, mirrored coffee table and a
dramatically scaled crystal pendant light. The light,
although large, does not impede the eyeline when seated
and the sparkle of the crystal drops will be magnified by
night in the mirrored wall panelling and coffee table.
Silk-velvet upholstery and a silk-velvet rug add
additional layers of glamour without feeling overdone.
Gilt accessories in the form of side tables and
additional circular wall mirrors add warming contrast
to the otherwise cooler decorative palette.
Winston three-seater sofa, £3,945 plus fabric; Valera Chair,
£1,845 plus fabric; piped scatter cushions, £60 plus fabric,
all The Sofa & Chair Company
HARMONY OF HUE
Decorating a room in a colour palette limited to
graduated tones of one shade or two harmonious hues,
is the safest and often most effective of options. It
allows a homeowner to be more experimental with
pattern-blending, with little fear of error. Most fabric
houses launch comprehensive collections with patterns
already pre-selected to work together perfectly. The
choice, then, is what to use where. Here florals, stripes
and plains combine. Using floral curtaining sets a soft
mood. Striped curtaining with a floral footstool would
also work, but create a crisper, more contemporary
alternative. The footstool is also used to double as a
coffee table and avoids looking cumbersome with the
addition of books and accessories to intrigue the eye.
Cushions in fabrics from the Mayflower Collection, from
£39 a metre; sofa upholstered in Darwin, yellow (J624F-21),
£49 a metre; stool in Weston Stripe, yellow (J673F-04), £46
a metre; curtains in Rosina, yellow/green (J666F-02), £42
a metre, all Jane Churchill
LOOK TO LAYOUT
The automatic default when positioning furniture is to
push all pieces firmly against the wall. In family rooms
and smaller sitting rooms this may be the only option,
but breaking with the obvious layout can pay
dividends. Pulling seating inwards can free up space
for a bookshelf, console, drinks cabinet or desk on
the walls behind and allow attractive display areas
to be created, as well as opening up possibilities for
a harder-working multi-functional room. A piece
of furniture behind a sofa allows for useful placement
of table lights. Here, a simple arrangement of
photographs, coral fronds and table lamp sits atop a
hidden storage cupboard, sacrificing barely any floor
space and creating a much more interesting vista.
Olivia medium sofa in pale oat, £2,150; Gabriela scatter
cushion in stone, £44; scatter cushions from £44; Aldwych
coffee table in snow, £375; Buckingham mirror, £410;
Somerton willow log basket £115, all Neptune
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RELAXED LIVING
In a family room or second sitting room where a less
formal atmosphere is preferred, one can decorate in
one of two ways depending on taste. The first option is
to choose a playful scheme with uplifting colours and
lots of pattern. A mishmash of cushions in different
fabrics and vibrant curtaining add an uplifting and
deliberately unprecious approach. The second is to opt
for fuss-free decor – simple window treatments,
furniture that is smart but can obviously withstand
knocks and bumps; light, airy looks given personality
with a display of personal, sentimental items. In this
room, the careful choice of accessories lends a coastal
vibe which injects a subtle holiday feel and offers
homely touches such as family photographs.
Cushions, left to right: Tregony Cushion, £87; Polperro
Cushion, £80; Carew Cushion, £87; Flora Chevron Cushion,
£87, all GP & J Baker; Bamboo ceramic vase, £59 to £90,
Piet Hein Eek; Picture frames by Linley; Faegan storm light,
£175 to £215, Flamant Home Interiors, all Amara
SYMPATHETIC STYLING (RIGHT)
Taking a lead from the beamed ceiling and fabulous
stone windows, this sitting room has been decorated
with a strong woodland theme befitting its country
location. A blend of patterned fabrics held together
with a soft colour palette adds informality, as does the
focal-point coffee table – chosen specifically for its
heavily distressed and chunky wooden design.
Accessories are not overtly rustic and are kept to a
tightly tailored selection. A sophisticated glass lamp
base and shapely glass bowl add polish to the setting
and complement the rather smart outlines of the sofa.
Curtains in Chestnut Tree, £56 a metre; sofa upholstered in
Ruskin, £66 a metre; cushions on sofa, from left: Magnolia &
Pomegranate, £46 a metre; Portland, £81 a metre;
Woodland Berries, £56 a metre, Chenies, £39 a metre;
chairs, from left, upholstered in: Luynes, £58 a metre;
Squirrel & Hedgehog, £56 a metre; walls in Birch White,
from £19.50 a litre, all Sanderson
OPEN-PLAN LAYOUT
In large open-plan spaces that incorporate sitting,
dining and kitchen areas, the delineation of space
by function has to be achieved with careful furniture
layout. In this barn conversion, the addition of a
prominently placed wood-burning stove has been
fundamental to creating a focus for the sitting area.
It would be tempting to place one sofa directly
opposite the fire, with its back towards the rest of the
room, but this more carefully-conceived layout ensures
that the view of the fire remains open to the rest of the
room, and the homeowners can easily move from area
to area in the open-place space.
Natural Berber twist carpet, £28 a square metre, Cormar
Carpets. For similar sofa, try Multiyork; for a similar
cylindrical wood-burning stove try Morsø
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SYMMETRY & SCALE
This elegantly pretty sitting room is firmly anchored
around the dramatic stone fireplace which ascends to
ceiling height. Its lovely position – equidistant between
two pairs of French windows – has been wisely used to
centre a pleasing symmetrical layout.
Pink and grey form a lovely colour partnership but
to avoid a too-feminine feel, the combination is given
gravitas with a good dollop of black. The handsome
pair of floor-standing lamps are used, unusually, to
frame the fireplace. These could look too strident –
and it is the addition of the pair of vases on the mantel
which makes them feel balanced and connected.
The substantial black coffee table, could also
dominate but is softened with a tablescape of glossy
books, accessories and an exuberantly scaled vase of
fresh flowers. The grey-and-white toile upholstery on
the sofas adds subtle pattern and chimes with the
shapely French-inspired dining chairs. The window
treatments are kept spare. Finally, using a natural
textured flooring adds another unexpected note that
helps the room connect with its country location.
Walls painted in Fruit Shake (2088-60), from £20 for 0.94L
Aura Matte, Benjamin Moore. For similar sofa upholstery,
consider Pompadour Toile, £52 a metre, Sarah Hardaker.
For similar dining chairs try Oka, Sweetpea & Willow or
The French Bedroom Company
LIGHT & SHADE
The predominant style of this light-filled sitting room
is an ethereal elegance. This is achieved by the use of
ivory upholstery, white painted furniture, a delicate
blue trellis design wallpaper and a simple mirror. The
addition of a few black accents, however, adds bite and
verve. The lacquered coffee table punctuates the space,
and echoes the black stain on the sofa legs. And where
a solid, rectangular table would have overstepped the
intention, this shapely, leggy design retains a suitable
note of delicacy.
Allison wallpaper in Light Blue, £51 a roll, Geometric
Resource by Thibaut. For a similar sofa, try the Somerville
buttoned sofa by George Smith. For a similar Chinoserie
table, look to 1stdibs
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
Although a sitting room is primarily a space for
relaxing companionably with family, it is lovely to
create a vignette in one corner for reading alone.
In this setting, the addition of a decorative folding
screen creates a comforting backdrop, whilst a rug
which extends into the area makes the reading area
feel completely integrated into the room.
Cooper Rug, 152x244cm, £314, Dash and Albert. For
a similar screen, try Guinevere
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SOFTLY MODERN
This room combines English styling with French
flavours and a gentle colour palette to create a room
which successfully clashes elegant and rustic ingredients.
The rustic boards add an informal flavour and are
echoed by antique-effect wood lamp bases and the
substantial coffee table. The upholstered seating feels
more tailored, whilst the mirror, chandelier and
mirrored candle votives add subtle romance and
glamour. The end result is a pretty, clutter-free space
ideal for a family home where practicality is key but
parents do not wish to compromise their style ideals.
Craven Grand Sofa, £1,859; Enmore Chair in Velvet, £1,135;
Versaille reclaimed-pine coffee table, £715; Impression Rug
150 x 230cm, £550; Block-wood table lamp with shade, £85;
Magna glass-and-copper vase, £20; small, round Bali mirror,
£89; Munro medium glass votive holders, £16, all Barker
and Stonehouse
CITY HAVEN (RIGHT)
Graphite, ecru, sand and burnt red hues combine to
add a smart and somewhat more masculine edge in
this city sitting room. The same room with plain
upholstered items could be bland, but here, the blend
of geometric weaves, printed and woven stripes and
sumptuous velvet, offers a masterclass in mixing and
matching pattern and texture.
Daria armchair, £2,925 plus fabric; Percy Sofa, £5,735 plus
fabric, both William Yeoward
PERFECT VIEW
If a sitting room benefits from low, deep window
ledges, it offers a wonderful opportunity to create a
window seat, replete with thick seat pad and cosseting
cushions. Bolster cushions placed at either corner of
the window help to frame the seat with echoes of sofa
styling. A mix of patterned fabrics adds lively country
charm – just take care that the seat pad and cushions
sit proud of the glazing; not simply to avoid pressure
upon glass, for safety reasons, but also for possible
dampness caused by condensation.
Selection of fabrics, £55 a metre, The Hermitage collection,
Charlotte Gaisford
IN GOOD COMPANY
Who could help but feel drawn to sit and chat by the
fireside in this cosy setting? Here, two good-sized chairs
are perfectly place for conversation. One might be
tempted to use small seats in a room with a lower
ceiling, but, as this space shows, an upright chair –
particularly a wing chair – can lift rather than
dominate a smaller space. Shelving filled with books
sets an evocative, informal mood – far more inviting
than a stiff display. n
Fabrics from the Manton collection by William Yeoward,
Designers Guild
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FINAL FLOURISHES
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Carefully chosen pieces of furniture and exquisite accessories make
a sitting room a comfortable haven that is a delight to come home to.
Finishing touches make all the difference – a delicately fragranced
candle to burn whilst curling up with a novel, a handcrafted, useful log
rack and a set of fire tools to sit beside the fire, a beautifully
upholstered footstool for extra comfort – and even a lovely receptacle
in which to keep long matches for lighting the fire. Soothing tones and
flashes of gold will complete a cosseting mood.
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1 Linen and weathered-oak
Portman ottoman, £965, Oka
2 Kew Sweet Pea candle, £20,
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
3 Biscuit footstool, £325, Loaf
4 Ebury giant match holder in ivory
ostrich leather, £175, Linley
5 Cerulean Prisms lampshade, £78,
Anthropologie
6 Eclipse side table, £175, Loaf
(available from late February)
7 Kingsland coffee table, £735.25,
Sweetpea & Willow
8 Drift three-door sideboard in
cream, £799, John Lewis
9 Chappel log basket, £104;
Peyton fire dogs with grate, £328;
forged companion set, £167.50;
all Jim Lawrence
10 Distressed Sunburst round
mirror, £199, Marks & Spencer
11 Alexandra side table, £156,
Sweetpea & Willow
12 Grand Tour Stool Peacock,
£115, India Jane
13 Avignon weathered oak console
table, £495, Oka
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adamcarpets.com
Amara
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amara.com
Artisans of Devizes
Tel 01380 720007
artisansofdevizes.com
Axminster Carpets
Tel 01297 32244
axminster-carpets.
co.uk
B
arker and
Stonehouse
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co.uk
Beaumont & Fletcher
Tel 020 7352 5594
beaumontandfletcher.
com
Benjamin Moore
Tel 01753 575756
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co.uk
Brintons
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arron
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Charnwood
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Chelsea Textiles
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europe.com
Delcor
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Designers Guild
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designersguild.com
Dimplex
Tel 0844 879 3588
dimplex.co.uk
Dudgeon Sofas
Tel 020 7589 0322
dudgeonsofas.com
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nglish Fireplaces
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englishfireplaces.co.uk
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rench Bedroom
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company.co.uk
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eorge Smith
Tel 020 7384
1004
georgesmith.co.uk
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addonstone
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The Sofa & Chair
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Sofa Workshop
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lster Carpets
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ictoria Carpets
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Edgar sofa covered in Troilus - flint blue
Felicia and Rossini hand embroidered cushions
Pisa wall light