www.womanthismonth.com 71 December 2013 The living room A gorgeous tree and a few well-placed decorations are sometimes all you need. A splash of bright colour really helps lift a neutral living room. Pile on the holly and garlands; deck the tree with berry-coloured baubles. For a show-stopping living room, you can’t beat a shimmering silver colour scheme; especially when all else is white. Keep to a simple or single colour palette for a contemporary touch. Rearrange the furniture so there’s plenty of space for everyone to gather. Add pouffes and ottomans, so guests can move them around easily. Make sure there’s sufficient space to set the drinks and snacks. Set a welcoming mood with low-level lighting and scented candles. House of Fraser Marks & Spencer
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