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Lesson 10: How to blend old with newThis Aberdeen living room is a great example of how architectural details can be happily married with contemporary elements. The room’s sophisticated original features and ornate mirror are balanced by the fuss-free lines of shelving and seating. There’s equilibrium in the room’s colour palette as well, with Farrow & Ball’s smart Hague Blue in the alcoves and below the picture rail set against a pale shade above, oak boards on the floor, and a pale marble fire surround. See more of this Scottish homeWhat do you think of this selection of inspiring living rooms? Do you have a favourite from 2017? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Lesson 8: How to give your books centre stageHere’s a living space for fans of brilliant book displays. It’s been given a library feel with full-height shelving either side of the chimney breast. A double chaise is the place to take a volume from the shelf and kick back.Note how painting the shelves the same colour as the wall makes the book spines stand out. Arranging them in blocks of colour gives the display visual punch. Enjoy a tour of the other rooms in this house
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