Jo Simmons

Living rooms can sometimes be overlooked now that so much of our at-home socializing takes place around a table in an open-plan kitchen space, but nothing beats being able to sit comfortably with friends and family, to talk, enjoy a drink or watch a movie. Comfort is key to creating a relaxed, sociable living space, so concentrate on getting the style and position of the seating right, then build up from there, adding fun touches, handy side tables and just the right lighting. 1.

Anyone who has taken on a house in need of some love and personality may dream of transforming it in one go. In reality, not many of us have the money or stamina for that and instead tackle the work room by room. That was the case in this London home. The owners had previously worked with interior designers Jessica and Eleanor Pile of House of Norica, so when it came to remodeling the bathroom they immediately gave them a call. “The room needed a complete refresh,” Eleanor says.

Anyone who has taken on a house in need of some love and personality may dream of transforming it in one go. In reality, not many of us have the money or stamina for that and instead tackle the work room by room. That was the case in this London home. The owners had previously worked with interior designers Jessica and Eleanor Pile of House of Norica, so when it came to remodeling the bathroom they immediately gave them a call. “The room needed a complete refresh,” Eleanor says.