It is the epitome of the dark and moody aesthetic but is also perfect for creating a cosy living room. 'Cosy and comforting, plum is the perfect shade to set the scene for the colder months ...

The living-room fireplace’s earthtoned Batchelder tiles ... But the sofas, all agreed, needed to be bolder. The choice: a rich plum even more dramatic than that of the kitchen cabinets.