Lifestyle in Britain. Дворжец О.С. - 25 стр.

    Leather sofas for example may have contemporary lines, but are mostly up-
holstered in traditional and flexible colours such as tan, burgundy and chocolate
brown.
    Suede and sheepskin are also popular for upholstery and accessories, as are
very traditional bucolic fabrics such as corduroy and tweed.
    Virtually indestructible, they are highly appropriate for family homes and per-
fectly in tune with countryside-inspired autumn looks.
    Other furniture is chosen for its flexibility. Corner unit sofas that can be sepa-
rated into individual chairs, smaller seating units and day beds are practical choices
for sitting rooms used for both family relaxation and entertaining.
    Convenient drawers in coffee tables and underneath sofas are useful design
features that help control the quantity of objects such as remote controls and novels
that can clutter up a family room.
    Other traditional notes include the use of decorative motifs such as elephants,
gun dogs and horses, particularly on cushion covers and curtain fabrics.
    Wallpapers also reflect nostalgic notions with Chinese and Japanese designs
and plenty of pretty, medium to large patterned floral prints and paisley patterns.
    Also in keeping with this traditional vibe is the revival of such classic pieces
of furniture as the bedroom dressing table.
    Whether in a conventional or a contemporary design, the idea of a dressing
table and stool harks back to times when matters of costume and maquillage were
taken very seriously.
    In the grungy 90s, daubing on makeup quickly in the bathroom mirror was ac-
ceptable, but that’s not the case any more.
    Similarly, organizing custom-made storage space to accommodate clothes and
accessories keeps your items pristine and the bedroom clear and tidy.
    In bathrooms, clever designs that save on space without compromising their
efficiency or looks are in good supply.
    Through devices such as sit-down tubs, invisible shower surrounds and
obliquely-angled fixtures, bathrooms can be made more usable, and even squeezed
into previously unimaginable spaces in box rooms and under-stair cupboards.

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