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This living room came together slowly. Not one of those “buy everything in one go” spaces. I’ve lived in enough shared houses and temporary setups to know that rooms only really work when they’re simple, flexible, and forgiving.

The whole thing runs on three main colours: warm wood, soft green, and caramel brown. That’s it. No overthinking. Those three do a LOT of heavy lifting.

The Sofa (the anchor)

The caramel leather sofa is the hero piece. Warm, soft, and forgiving when life happens. It adds colour without shouting, and it somehow makes the whole room feel more expensive than it is. Also… leather ages better than people think. Scuffs = character. I stand by that.

The Rug (ties it all together)

The green rug is doing serious work here. It grounds the room, softens all the wood, and brings in that calm, earthy feel. I’m a big believer that rugs are the fastest way to make a room feel “done”. Bare floors always feel temporary to me.

The TV Unit & Storage

Low, wooden, nothing flashy. Enough storage for actual real-life stuff (cables, remotes, random things you swear you’ll organise later). It keeps the TV from dominating the room, which is key if you don’t want your living room to feel like a showroom.

The Accent Chair & Ottoman

This is where the room stops feeling stiff. The chair gives you a second seating option that isn’t the sofa, and the ottoman doubles as storage because… life. I work from home, I’ve been a video editor and producer for years — clutter happens fast if furniture doesn’t pull double duty.

Lighting & Plants (non-negotiable)

Soft lamps instead of big overhead lights. Plants everywhere they’ll survive. This combo instantly makes the space feel calmer, warmer, and more human. I’ve tried skipping this step before. Never again.

Why This Works

It’s simple, but not boring. Warm, but not heavy. Calm, but still practical. The colours repeat without matching too hard, and every piece earns its place. No filler furniture. No random buys.

It’s a room you can actually live in, work in, cook dinner late and crash on the sofa after. Which… is kind of the point.

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