Family room

DREAMING OF A COSY SNUG OR LARGER SPACE WHERE YOU CAN ALL HANG OUT AND WATCH A MOVIE? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS TO SHARE THEIR TIPS

MOODY SHADES ‘Colours in a snug can be rich and bold and you can go a little over-the-top as it isn’t a room you spend all your time in,’ says Céline. Walls in Kendall Charcoal HC-166 Aura matt emulsion, £29 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore

MEET THE EXPERTS

LYNSEY FORD ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER, AND FEATURED ON BBC’S INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS

‘The trick is not to banish one use of the room for another but to get creative.’

CÉLINE ERLAM CO-FOUNDER OF INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO, INDIE & CO

‘Try looking for snug-style inspiration at your favourite cosy pub or hotel.’

DANI BURROUGHS HEAD OF PRODUCT, SNUG

‘It’s all about having that deep, cosy sofa that’s large enough for the whole family.’

NEAT & TIDY Hide away the gaming equipment in a low media unit. Wakendale modular TV unit, £2,362.70, Shelved

PERFECT PLAN Use a modular sofa and built-in storage to make the most of a narrow space. For a neat look, recess units into the wall

ON DISPLAY Divide a space with open-backed shelves. Modular unit, £1,353.70, Shelved