HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• Armless slipper chairs work well in compact spaces.
• A large sofa is a practical choice and creates a focal point for the room.
• Taupe on one wall balances the white of the blinds and woodwork.
• Use a smart console table for a flat-screen TV; storage boxes underneath are perfect for DVDs.
• Pinoleum blinds screen the sunshine and help regulate temperature as well as protecting fabrics.
• Nests of tables save space and create extra surfaces when required.

FURNITURE
Three-seater Gondola sofa in Grey Wash PA08, H73xW220xD89cm, Vincent Sheppard. Clean White Chinese trunks, H60xW50xD50cm, Oka. Smoked glass tables, largest, H61xW50xD45cm, Marks & Spencer. Slipper chairs, H90xW63xD63cm, Clock House Furniture.
FABRICS
Sofa cushions and patterned cushion on slipper chair in Montbard in Taupe 15548/0006, cotton, 140cm wide, Edmont Petit at Turnell & Gigon. Plain cushions in Otis in Shell 7214/11, viscose/linen mix, 140cm wide, Romo. Grey cushions in Maya 9288; trimmed in Maya 9287; both cotton mix, 138cm wide, Harlequin. Striped cushion in Mallow ZCCW02008, cotton/linen mix, 137cm wide, Zoffany. Slipper chairs in Paco 18 10064 894, cotton, 140cm wide, Zimmer & Rohde. Buttons on chairs in Maya 9287, cotton mix, 138cm wide, Harlequin. Small cushions on slipper chairs in Mahal in White MAHA103, cotton, 120cm wide, Stefanidis Fabrics.
FLOORING Kincaid carpet 3660, wool/flax mix, 4m wide, The Alternative Flooring Company.
ACCESSORIES Original French pinoleum blinds in Snowflake, Appeal Blinds. Task ceramic desk lamp, H43xdiam22.5cm; Task ceramic floor light, H121xdiam22.5cm; both Geoffrey Harris. Radial mug; Radial side plate; both Kelly Hoppen for Bhs. Taupe cashmere throw, Lombok. White leather album, The Conran Shop. Indoor olive tree; small olive tree; both The Chelsea Gardener. Leeds pot, H42xdiam45cm, Marston & Langinger.