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Tara creates a cosy winter living room

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With winter now here, we’ll all be spending a lot more time snuggling up on the couch…but what if your living room isn’t up to the job? This week, Tara’s tackling a living room that’s suffering from three common design problems: painted a stark white, it looks and feels cold; there’s a problem spot under the stairs the homeowner doesn’t know what to do with and, finally; the TV looks out of place but there’s no obvious spot for it.  Using some rich paint colours, a few design tricks and a bit of ingenuity, Tara’s finding a solution for each of these issues – and they’ll work at your place, too.

Get the project sheet

Download the step-by-step instructions for the cosy winter living room

Fireplace with painted feature wall
Create a cosy living space using rich colour (Credit: Photography Sue Ferris) (Credit: Photography Sue Ferris)
Daybed under staircaase
Build a daybed for that tricky corner under the stairs (Credit: Photography Sue Ferris) (Credit: Photography Sue Ferris)
TV gallery wall
Blend in your TV with art (Credit: Photography Sue Ferris) (Credit: Photography Sue Ferris)

For more DIY projects, pick up a copy of the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine in selected newsagents and supermarkets or buy online today!

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