Design Rules

Space and Planning

Jul 7, 200330 min

As a nation we tend to dwell in small, poorly lit homes - the average lounge is about 15ft square. Llewelyn-Bowen explores how to make tiny rooms seem larger.

Colour

Jul 14, 200330 min

Llewelyn-Bowen scoffs at the varieties of cream used in decorating, and uses a mix of bold colours to bring a Victorian house to life. Meanwhile, colour consultant Annabel Alton proposes that when choosing the shades to paint their houses

Light

Jul 21, 200330 min

With humans spending more time indoors than ever before, use of light has become a serious issue. Laurence shows how to transform a room by maximising its natural light, and what effects can be achieved by atmospheric and moody lighting.

Textures and Pattern

Jul 28, 200330 min

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explains how bold motifs and textural interplay are important factors to consider for successful interior design.

Balance and Order

Aug 4, 200330 min

What are the principal focal points within a room and how can they be used to best effect? Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen applies ancient rules of design that use focal points as energy lines.

Personality

Aug 11, 200330 min

In the final programme of the series Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen demonstrates how the design rules can be applied to make a room that's completely individual.