A mix of floral textiles, with country and retro influences, transform this white sofa into a focal point, and set the tone for the rest of the living room. Off centre, this simple fireplace, used for ornamental purposes to display memorabilia, plays with the normal conventions of a room for a quirky look.

Eclectic living room
Visit Hunkydory Home to find a mix of retro cushions.

Eastern influenced living room
Built into an alcove, these shelves are the perfect place to show off family treasures. Giving this display its character is a reclaimed wooden carving from India, which acts to ‘frame’ the shelves. The rose fairy lights and pink damask chair add a touch of femininity.
The chair fabric is from Designers Guild.

Creative living room
These Indian wedding chairs designate the corner of this living room to reading and relaxing. The traditional look of the carved wood, oil paintings and floral curtains are given a twist with shots of vibrant orange.
Graham & Green sell Indian-inspired homewares.

Modern feminine dining room
Making the most of this small dining room, the glass table and chairs give the room a feeling space and light, as do the white walls, French doors and pale wood floor. The white, leaf design floor lamp is a striking addition, adding personality to the room.
IKEA sells similar transparent chairs and tables.

Small cosy kitchen
This small kitchen has a cosy, family-orientated vibe thanks to the abundance of personal photographs, souvenirs and drawings. Colourful tiles in a random pattern, fairy lights strewn above the cooker, jewel-like cupboard knobs and earthy green cabinets continue the relaxed feel.
Find tiles like these and similar green paint at Fired Earth.

Patterned bedroom
Left un-painted, these plastered walls create a paired-down simplicity that is perfect for showing off this selection of fabrics from around the world. The glass trinkets bring a little sparkle and glamour to the room, while the carved wooden furniture keeps it earthy.
Designers Guild has similar fabrics.

Eastern bedroom storage
This bespoke wardrobe has been customised using a couple of old doors that were headed for the skip. The detail carved into the wood offers an exotic and glamorous feel to the room, while the flecks of red and floral pattern bring the dark wood to life.
Visit Lassco to find a variety of reclaimed items.

Simple bathroom
A small tiled splashback behind the basin is both a practical option to avoid damaging the wall, and a way to make this basin a focal point. The vintage mirror above draws further attention to it, while the neutral palette brings a relaxed feel to the room.
Find tiles like these at Fired Earth.

Personalised bathroom storage
A shabby chic dresser, normally at home in the kitchen, has here been utilised for bathroom storage and displaying prized possessions. Painted in soft green, it brings a coastal feel to the room, and this theme strengthened by the collection of shells.
The Kitchen Dresser Company has a wide range of dressers.

Pretty child’s bedroom
The fabric hanging on the wall, in the style of a canopy, continues the Eastern influence from the rest of the house into this child’s bedroom, while the fairy lights and white metalwork add a touch of feminine charm. The bed is raised, creating storage space for shoes and other clutter underneath.
ChildrensBedWorld sells a range of metal children’s beds.
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