In determining a colour scheme a clean canvas is the hardest place to start; select a prized painting, photo, piece of furniture and use this as your inspiration for selecting colours; the end result is a room that is well connected.

Give a space your personality by using favourite pieces, colour and a variety of texture, things that mean something to you, not just because the Jones next door have one.

If the size of the space is an issue make your furniture versatile with dual functions – eg a sofa that turns into a bed when quests arrive, a table that can be extended when needed for extra people but compact other times to ensure ease of traffic throughout your space.

If you find you do not use a room very often, sit down and try and establish why. Questions to ask are; Is it too cold? Is the room dark and uninviting? Is it too far from the rest of the house? Is it full of junk and hard to negotiate within? Is the arrangement of furniture prohibiting effective use of the space? Do I need to reconsider it�s use and alter its function. Often you will find it is just the wrong colour with an inefficient layout of furniture and a consultation with Inspired Spaces can transform this.