[i]The low Victorian bench, upholstered in petit point, takes the place of a coffee table. 'An informal sitting room should be a place where guests feel like they can put their feet on the furniture, with everything at hand," says Nicky. "Next to sofas should be a place to rest things at arm's length. This may seem like a silly detail, but it is an important one in practice.'[/i]
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![[i]The low Victorian bench, upholstered in petit point, takes the place of a coffee table. 'An informal sitting room should be a place where guests feel like they can put their feet on the furniture, with everything at hand," says Nicky. "Next to sofas should be a place to rest things at arm's length. This may seem like a silly detail, but it is an important one in practice.'[/i] Living Room Grey, Home Living Room, Bedroom Decor, Wall Decor, Nicky Haslam](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/72/2b/3f/722b3f1aa24a6eaf6a6c02d36fd74f8a.jpg)
