Spring Styling Series | Part II

Welcome to Part II of our Spring Styling Series with Lulu, our expert interior stylist and visual merchandiser. This week we're focusing on the living room—the heart of the home.

Join Lulu as she guides you through her approach to refreshing this key space, sharing her sophisticated yet approachable tips on how to introduce Spring touches to your living area.

From tactical furniture choices and arrangement, to her take on this season’s trending colourways and patterns, we share how to create a living room that feels both inviting and effortless this spring.

Pinto Occasional Chair

In the first part of our Spring Styling Series, we focused on the Bedroom and this week we turn our attention to the Living Room.

When it comes to the living space, what do you think is most important to consider when it comes to the layout of the space?

Overall, the key to a successful living room layout is creating a cohesive flow throughout the space.

It’s essential to ensure that furniture proportions aren’t oversized, which could overwhelm the room.

The layout should be balanced, and conversational with a comfortable sofa and occasional chairs that can be moved around to encourage social engagement.

Nysse Armchair, Neo Stone Table

What are some tips for choosing the right furniture for a living space?

I like to select a few hero pieces to make the space look interesting. Mixing materials like stone, wood, leather, marble and beautiful fabrics. Furniture selections should be in proportion to the space. I like to choose pieces that are functional, comfortable and aesthetically beautiful.

The sofa is the most important investment in the living room. I often steer away from lounges with long chaises as they can block a room’s flow, however a lounge with a movable ottoman is more flexible and can double as a side table. I love pairing the round Fable or Saga Stool with our Stone Eden Coffee Table to add organic shapes to the space.

Left: Fable Stool in Canyon Leather. Right: Eden Coffee Table, Baker Sofa in Oatmeal & Fable Stool in Heritage Hunter

In smaller rooms, oversized occasional chairs can look bulky. I’d recommend an armless chair such as the Pinto Occasional Chair or Cantaloupe Chair, or even a swivel like our Emmet Swivel Chair is perfect.

Pinto Occasional Chair.

For larger rooms, I love our new modular Pambula Sofa, it works beautifully, or modulars like our Baker Sofa are so versatile as they can be reconfigured.

I also like to add an organically shaped statement coffee table in stone, like the Atlas Pillar Coffee Table, to bring interest and texture to the space.

Baker Modular Sofa in Oatmeal, Nysse Occasional Chair, Floyd Coffee Table

What trending colourways and patterns are you most excited about this season?

I'm really excited about the colourways we're showcasing this season in our new showroom!

You'll see beautiful rich browns, moss greens, and warm caramels in our leather sofas, while our occasional chairs bring in gorgeous rusts, berry tones, and soft muted blues and greys. We're also highlighting soft neutrals in linen fabrics and some incredible textured patterned rugs.

Excited is an understatement!

Baker Modular Sofa in Canyon Leather, Eden Coffee Table in Marble/Oak, Fable Stool in Canyon Leather, Benjamin Ripple Buffet in Snowgum.

What role can artwork take in contributing to a spring update in the living room?

Artwork is usually the hero. piece and plays such a big role in transforming a lounge room, bringing fresh energy and most importantly, personality to a space!

To create a Spring ambience, I love incorporating fine art photography, for example Kara Rosenlund’s soothing ocean works, original pieces by Vynka Hallam, whose Australian beach scenes create a joyful coastal vibe, or the colourful works of Georgie Wilson who masterfully blends elements of realism and abstraction.

Art can instantly change the story of a space and make it feel lighter for a seasonal refresh.

Baker Modular Sofa, Kile Coffee Tables, Humla End Table, artwork by Georgie Wilson

What are some common mistakes people make in styling their living spaces, and how can they be avoided?

One common mistake I see is spaces that have no soul! Your home should tell a story. I always recommend layering loved decor with organic shapes, varied tones, and textured materials to create depth and interest. However form follows function—my number one rule is don't over style with too many unnecessary trinkets. If you don’t truly love a piece, remove it!

Another mistake I see too often is rugs that are too small. A small rug can throw off the balance of a room, making it feel visually disproportionate. The rug should anchor the space and feel intentional.

Art is another one - it should be hung at eye level! If it’s too high or too low, and it can feel disconnected from the room.

And lastly, don’t forget lighting! Adding enough lamps with soft lighting is key to creating a warm, inviting ambience.