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CLOCKWISE FROMTOP LEFT Mirrors andlighting help addambience to a room.Cast bronze floorlamp, £3,972; silkshade, £294, OchreA round footstool isan attractive focus.Burhill buttonedstool, in oyster, £745(+2.8 metres offringe), Wesley-BarrellInvest in quality.Kingham three seatersofa, from £3,320,Wesley-BarrellHeritage Range.Instant curtaining.Whitehall curtainpanel in taupe velvet.Standard sizeW140cm x L250cm,Atelier TextilesThese stools doubleas seats and sidetables with theaddition of a tray.Alex stool in Elliotwool fabric, £290,Neptune``````fulfils this function to neat effect – and there are somevery chic designs to choose from for the most flexibleof options. Alternatively, consider stacking tables,which can act as shelving for books or ornaments orbe used individually as side tables. Oka’s Stack SideTable is a good example.Symmetrical use of side tables beside a sofa can lookvery smart – offering the perfect location for attractivetable lamps, as well as space for a plate and glass.A large, smart tray firmly positioned on an ottomancan also help to house multiple glasses in the midstof guests. Consider a stylish floor standing lamp thatincorporates a small integral table around the base.The Arthur brass lamp with glass table from NinaCampbell, as well as the Shelley and Blenheim floorlamps with table from Jim Lawrence are chic choices.Creating a small drinks area can ease the festivitiesand save the host endless footwork to and from thekitchen or dining room. Adding a smart tray atopa small sideboard, and hanging a mirror above,can create an attractive yet practical servery forspirits and liqueurs.``````ADDING ATMOSPHEREA lit fire immediately creates a warming, welcomingfocal point to gather around for conversation.### THE ENGLISH HOME 105TEH UK DEC 15 Sitting Rooms.indd 105 22/10/2015 17:28