Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen advises

Chaise longue

Laurence says:

Chaise longues have been given a new lease of life. Home designers have slimmed down the proportions, smoothed some of the finicky carpentry, and introduced a range of stunning new fabrics to make them fit better into contemporary homes.

It sounds as though your sleek living room has been invaded by the furniture equivalent of a rampant aunt with a penchant for cherry brandy and coke. But don't despair. March the old dear to an upholsterer and commission a smartly tailored loose cover in a discreet and genteel Irish linen to veil her ornamentation.

Left: Even the most ornate chaise longue can be tamed to fit your decor

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