Just finished painting our living room farrow and ball Cornforth White. Wondering what colour carpet to go for any suggestions? Also, what colour accessories. Was thinking of black frames and a black coffee table. Lamps and a floor lamp.. TV will go on the chimney breast Any other suggestions?

As you can see the carpets we were looking at don't go well at all...

Hi, I would say it all depends on the style and look you are trying to achieve. If it's the contemporary look you are after, I would opt for a light grey or off-white/grey colours; if you want a more warm touch I'd go for creams or light brown, taupe colour or if your after a luxury feel of go for champagne sort of colour or a mix between cream and grey, not too sure what you'd call it. Alternatively you could use white paint which has a tinge of colour mixed in so it can look clean and bright and the same time, not too clinical. Good luck and all the best

Dear Claire, I'd choose wooden floors any day over carpeted floors as they're much more durable and give an airier feel, however if you end up agreeing with your husband on having the room carpeted I'd recommend a warm grey carpet like my design shows below: When it comes to a wooden floor a whitewashed look might look modern but could provide too harsh a contrast, instead I'd opt for a mid-tone warm grey or pale brown. Hope this helps! Irene