The midcentury modern style seen in the reading area is used once again in the living room furniture, being a style that works perfectly with the more traditional features of the space such as the parquet flooring and ceiling moulding. A gold framed circle mirror is used on the chimney breast as a focal piece, while colourful accents are seen in the rug, scatter cushions, books and shelf accessories, echo the colours seen in the large wall map, and add to the element of fun created in the space. Photographs by Helen Rayner