Period rooms can look classy, even if you haven’t got lots of cash to spend. This one has DIY chic – all buys are from Homebase (Image 1 of 15)
If you do go overboard with pattern, as in this room, choose prints of a similar scale and in colours that tone with each other. If you are going for lots of prints, don’t choose colours that fight. Curtains and Wallpaper by Harlequin (Image 2 of 15)
A large period room with high ceilings and lots of open space needs furniture to match its scale – there’s no point in buying pieces that will be dwarfed by the room’s proportions – think big. Furniture from Heal’s (Image 3 of 15)
For an understated look that won’t date, choose muted tones – browns, golds and olive greens. Curtains and Wallpaper by Harlequin (Image 4 of 15)
A modern room can still have a period feel – and with a quite simple trick. Choose a period style wallpaper, put it across one wall and keep the rest of the room quite simple. Ideally, choose a focal (main) wall. From Homebase (Image 5 of 15)
Make a big deal of curtains in a period room, particularly if you’ve got a large window. Choose tiebacks, holdbacks and fringe your curtains. Choose a curtain pole with a scale to suit the size of the window. Curtains and Wallpaper by Harlequin (Image 6 of 15)
Don’t apologise for a room’s proportions – if it’s fabulous, really show it off with bold wallpaper, curvaceous furniture, mirrored pieces and accessories. Pay attention to lighting, too – ensure it can show off, too. From Marks & Spencer (Image 7 of 15)
A large footstool can be much better looking than a coffee table, and if you choose one with a lift up lid, it can be used for storage, too. Curtains and Wallpaper by Harlequin (Image 8 of 15)
If you love the idea of a dark, moody scheme, but if your room really lacks natural light, use a wallpaper with a lustre on a wall that’s adjacent to a window. From Marks & Spencer (Image 9 of 15)
We love the contrast of the traditional furnishings with the modern gleam of the table – if you do add a modern piece into a period scheme, stick to materials that could be from the same period. Curtains and Wallpaper by Harlequin (Image 10 of 15)
Choosing matching pieces, such as the wooden furniture in this room, is a good option if you lack confidence in creating a scheme. Our advice? Go for a combination of pieces in similar finishes and scales. From Marks & Spencer (Image 11 of 15)
Mirrored furniture is generally confined to bedrooms, but introducing it into a living room will add a touch of glamour to a living room. Impractical with small children, fabulous if you don’t have them… Curtains and Wallpaper by Harlequin (Image 12 of 15)
Want to promote calm, peace and quiet in your living room? Go for a natural, neutral scheme, choosing a warm cream for your walls. Great to live with and easy to add to, if you feel the need for more colour. From Marks & Spencer (Image 13 of 15)
French-style furniture, fabrics and accessories create an elegant look. If you’re going for this style, choose colours that are typically French – muted, pearly, smoky tones, rather than bold brights. Fabrics by Harlequin (Image 14 of 15)
Create added interest in a period room by wallpapering the alcoves either side of a fireplace, painting the chimney breast in one of the colours from the wallpaper. From Marks & Spencer (Image 15 of 15)
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