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Room styling checklist

Work through it in order and tick as you go. It fits on two printed pages.

Plan

Decide how you want the room to feel in three words
Measure the room, windows and doors, and note sockets and radiators
Set a budget and list what you already own and love
Pick a palette: one main neutral, one supporting colour, one accent

Layout

Choose the focal point: window, fireplace, bed or sofa wall
Leave walkways of around 90 cm / 3 ft
Pick a rug big enough for at least the front legs of the furniture
Float furniture away from the walls if the room allows

Light

Add three layers: ceiling, task and accent lighting
Use warm bulbs (2700K) in living rooms and bedrooms
Hang curtains high and wide to make windows look bigger
Add a mirror opposite or beside the window to bounce light

Style

Mix at least three textures: wood, linen, wool, rattan, ceramic
Group accessories in odd numbers and varied heights
Bring in something living: plants, branches or fresh flowers
Hang art at eye level, about 145–150 cm / 57–60 in to the centre
Edit: remove one thing before you call it finished

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