The English Rose

I have always loved traditional furniture, however this style is one of my favourites.

With turned feet and castors, and a neat but plump seat the English Roll Arm sofa is stylish and traditional and will never go out of fashion!

There are a lot on the market at the moment with varying sizes available and the option to customise feet and fabrics on a lot of them. When I was looking about I was spoilt for choice!

Orson 2 Seater Sofa - Made.com - £699

Sofia Sofa - Next - £1025

Not only does the simple design look great, it is a very plain background for cushions, throws and other accessories. This shape can also lend it self well to different styles of decor. Below there is a picture with contemporary brick walls which compliment the sofa fantastically.

Kentwell Large Sofa - Sofas&Stuff - £1328

The more traditional styling of the room below has a fresh look by pulling the accents through in the cushions and a complimenting all hanging. Such a simply designed sofa can also sit well with other accent chairs.

If you are feeling brave why not go for the bright pink version from Sofa Workshop. You can pick other colours and fabrics if you are not feeling too out there!

Florence Sofa - Sofa Workshop - £1149

As ever a grey or cream sofa can make the most of your space and light, with easy options for accents. I love how non of the cushions on the sofa above are matching, yet all of them compliment each other.

Verona Sofa - Multiyork - £2239

Over the last few years using a footstool ottoman as a coffee table has become a big trend. They sit very well with the traditional style of the English Roll Arm sofa and as you can see above having a contrasting fabric and a matching accent cushion look fab together.

They can also be used as an extra seat if you get some unexpected visitors!

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!