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March 24, 2012 by Claire (The Captive Reader)

Emma Campbell's colonial 'shack', Kenya (The World of Interiors, April 2012)

There is a lot of colour and pattern here and it certainly makes for a strong first impression. This has the look of a well-loved, well-used room that it would be a pleasure to spend any time in – especially with those two very comfy-looking sofas to curl up on!

13 Responses

on March 24, 2012 at 00:33 | Reply Lilac

With this weeks LL you have spoiled us, love this one.
on March 24, 2012 at 01:06 | Reply skiourophile (@skiourophile)

What a comfortable room – I really like this one (might remove a little clutter before I sit down to read though!).
on March 24, 2012 at 01:28 | Reply lifeonthecutoff

I like this comfy and used look and could easily curl up and read here.
on March 24, 2012 at 01:41 | Reply Sigrun

“well-used rooms”, rooms for living and reading, thats what its all about!
on March 24, 2012 at 02:55 | Reply Pam Travellin Penguin

Beautiful room. Lust is the appropriate word and all for a comfy couch and filled up bookshelf. Sad isn’t it. :-))
on March 24, 2012 at 03:05 | Reply Jo

Lovely, but them shelves look like they are groaning under the weight of the books.
on March 24, 2012 at 05:00 | Reply Susan in TX

As much as I like the way this looks, I don’t know if I will ever shelve books by color in my own home. But I like the way it looks…mmmm
on March 24, 2012 at 05:56 | Reply Margaret Powling

Love it, love it, love it! Colour and comfort, and books of course … so cozy, not too tidy, you wouldn’t upset the owner by making a dent in the cushions. This could be a summer or a winter room, ideal at all times of the year. Love it!
on March 24, 2012 at 07:16 | Reply Audrey

It’s funny…books on shelves add so much color to a room that I would be tempted to let the rest of the room be very neutral… but this just shows how well the opposite works! Somehow, having color everywhere you look seems almost restful somehow, here.
on March 24, 2012 at 08:31 | Reply Sunday Taylor

Love this room! Such a happy, comfy, and cozy looking space. I could spend many happy hours in this room!
on March 24, 2012 at 16:15 | Reply Marilyn Ritter

There is nothing missing except the cat who will always be in my library. This one is spot-on!
on March 25, 2012 at 05:43 | Reply susanintoronto

Excellent choice. I love it, even with the suggestion of shelving-by-colour. I could totally curl up here (and my cat would be happy to join me)
on March 27, 2012 at 02:11 | Reply Diana

I want to lounge here with my book and a cup of tea. What a cozy, inviting space.