Hi I am needing help from an interior designer for my snug.
Hi I would be most grateful for any help from a designer with what sofas, lighting, rugs (colours and styles) I could put in this TV snug ( the snug is this little space off the diner). I do love eclectic and I have a leather sofa in the other living room I could use) As you can see that room needs cleared out!! TIA x
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8 months agoWendy Pugh
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8 months ago
Sonia
8 months agoI think painting the walls a darker hue, as Sarah suggests, will create a cosy cocooned affect, just right for reading or watching tv. Some floor lamps perhaps in brass and rich velvet sofas would be perfect. F&B Oval Room Blue (first pic) is a lovely mix of blue and green, as is the darker Inchyra Blue. Here’s some cosy ideas.
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8 months agoHi wendy!
I agree with Sarah go with a nice dark blue, add a light brown leather sofa some beanbags, lots of plants in a white or lighter colour vase, artwork on the walls, rugs (a personal favourite with this sort of look is a cow rug or something that covers most of the floor). Don't be afraid to go large on things you buy this includes plants too!
Adding lots of different textures will create that snug effect you're looking for so don't be afraid to go crazy on pillows and throws! Also, layering lighting too will help. I always go by the three lighting rule.
I've added some photos below for reference!
1 - main lighting2 - task lighting
3 - accent lighting
I hope this helps!
Kind regardsJess
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Wendy Pugh
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8 months ago Wendy Pugh
8 months agominnie101
8 months agoI’m not sure if the blue would be too dark? I have limited colours on my ipad but might go for a buff cololour as shown (but a cleaner version). You have a mix of industrial and mid century so would continue with that. Perhaps a fluted coffee or side table to complement the island. A chalk sofa with a leather armchair and berber rug
Wendy Pugh
8 months agoSonia
8 months agoIf you’d prefer to go light and airy with the white, then tan leather sofas, warm wood and a caramel or cream rug with wooden lamps would create a cosy Scandi look. Add cosy textures in cushions and throws. The first pic isn’t a snug but that’s the sort of thing I mean.
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