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150 | 25bh OCTOBER 201725bh | ideas to shareA moody palette of deep bluesand berry reds creates theperfect backdrop for tactilerustic accessoriesRoom envyEach month we bring you a scheme that intrigues, delights or dazzles us###### With the days growing shorter and nights drawingin, the change in the season is sure to make youwant to retreat indoors into a warm, cosy space.Striking the perfect balance between pared-backrustic style and a contemporary use of strong, rich hues, this roomemanates an irresistable cloistering air, encouraging you to snuggleup here throughout autumn and the depths of winter.Rough-hewn boarded walls set the tone for this cabin-like denbut this potentially heavy feel is lightened when contrasted with themodern country-style chest of drawers, with its pale grey finish andblond wood top. The scrubbed farmhouse table, chunky seat and``````heirloom Windsor carver chair, painted deep matt black for addeddrama, suggests that the eclectic collection of furniture has beenbuilt up over time, bringing good provenance to the scheme.Meanwhile, a pleasing mismatch of fabrics, including a tartanthrow and tactile table linens, adds layers of colour and warmth,with a soft-toned palette drawn from moorland heather and stormyskies. Modern hand-thrown ceramics mix easily with utilitarianaccessories and harvested fruits and foliage ensure the connectionwith the great outdoors. A lovely old foxed mirror, the larger thebetter, reflects the autumn sunlight to make the space seem larger.All that is left to do is draw the curtains and light the lamp.

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