Shiny, Happy People!

You can always tell that if a trend hits the catwalk it will be sure to hit our homes as well. A trend which is set to take the interior world by storm in 2015, is metallic! From urban to traditional and even glamorous the metallic trend can be added to many homes with ease from a few accessories to an accent wall.

There are many items of furniture available on the market that are in a metallic finish such as the Taj coffee table. Part of the Casa Couture collection which is exclusive to House of Fraser.

Check out www.tomdixon.net for some inspirational metallic lighting ideas to bring the trend to your home. Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British product design brand, designs can also be purchased through the Heal's store at Redbrick.

For an over the top expression of luxury go for the gold and create a first class room with golden accents, furnishings, wall coverings, and fixtures. By contrast to gold, silver is a softer, sleeker yet equally luxurious and complimentary but can also look and feel cooler.

There are many metallic wallpapers on the market to transform a room and still keep the rest of your furniture.

Or if you do not want to go bold straight away but still want a piece of the metallic action, why not add some metallic cushions to a room?

How to get a cosy living room...

I know for sure that my living room is one of the cosiest places in my house....minus my bed of course. There is nothing more inviting for visitors in your home than a cosy living room.

With it being one of the most used rooms of the house, finding a balance between a cosy and functional living room can take some trial and error. Have a look at some of the tips below for making it a successful cosy haven first time...

1. Throw Blankets and Cushions – By placing one or two throw blankets in your living room you are inviting everyone to curl up and get comfy in your living room. The added extra cushions are great for cuddling up to on a cold evening!

2.  Floor to Ceiling Curtains – A bonus of this is they are good for helping with your heating bills too keeping all the heat in!

3. Footstools – Footstools are on the rise! Not only does it mean you can put your feet up and really snuggle down on the sofa, they are an extra seat if you have visitors and can also make a great coffee table!

4. Lamps – Lighting is one of the most important parts of achieving a cosy environment. Be it table lamps or floor lamps, explore both options to see what works best with your space.

5. Rugs – Even on carpeted floors, rugs can define your space. Under foot having a soft squishy pile is always going to feel cosier than a bare floor!

6. Knick-Knacks – These little items can make or break a cosy feeling. Try not to over use and mix styles - pick a theme and run with it!

Using any of these ideas can help your living room go from stark and cold to warm and inviting. Keep the amount of space you have available in mind!