The clever use of screening and zoned flooring transforms a quiet corner of a living room into an intimate dining space for two. Rich berry hues create a seductive grown-up feel, while accents of gold for fabric and accessories provide a luxurious finish. Deep upholstered chairs lend hotel chic, perfect for relaxing in during a meal and, later on, for enjoying a nightcap by the fire.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

• When using two strongly patterned fabrics together, make sure the ground colour is the same for both to avoid a clash. Here, the wall is the exact tone of the plum-coloured fabrics.
• A screen in a mirrored finish is ideal for dividing a space temporarily and prevents a dark scheme from feeling gloomy.
• For a contemporary finishing touch, use floor-standing candelabras as an attractive and striking alternative to decorative fire dogs.

WHERE TO SHOP
Petworth chairs, H82xW68xdiam61cm, £1,300 plus 4m of fabric each, George Smith. Lenna table, H73xdiam93cm, £580, Ecco Trading. Mirrored screen, H180xW50cm, £1,500, Looking Glass of Bath.
Blinds and cushion in New Dawn in Ruby/Roman/Gold/Cream, silk, 138cm wide, £104m, The Silk Gallery. Petworth chairs in Quintessence in Amethyst, viscose mix, 140cm wide, £78.40m, Larry Laslo Designs at Robert Allen.
Walls painted in Adventurer, matt emulsion, £23 for 2.5 litres, The Little Greene Paint Company.
Perspective wenge planks, £29.99sq m, Quick-Step. Rug, New Hadley in Figue, 140x210cm, £485, Roger Oates Design.
Eucalyptus wall light, L60xW20cm, £1,746, Ochre. Cube four-arm candelabra, H39xdiam15.5cm, £90; Burgundy tapered candles, £5.95 each; all The Conran Shop. Purple Christmas goblets, H20cm, £5 each; red tumblers, H9.5cm, £4 each; all John Lewis. Nicolette glass
cake plate, £240; Doriane nut bowl, £210; Nicolette scroll dessert plates, £90; all Ralph Lauren Home. Gold baubles, £5.95 each, House of Fraser. Platinum range chargers in Aubergine, 30.5cm, £26 each, Gordon Ramsay at Royal Doulton. Oro Viejo dinner knives, and Oro Viejo forks, £4 each; Oro Viejo dessert spoons, £3.50 each; all Zara Home. Kew metallic napkins, £3 each, John Lewis. Rome napkin rings in Matt Gold, £4 each, Scandi Living.
Cube four-arm candelabra, H39xdiam15.5cm, £90, The Conran Shop. Nicolette glass cake plate, £240; Doriane nut bowl, £210; both Ralph Lauren Home.