Design Rules

Season 1

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen uncovers some of the fundamental rules governing interior design.

Space and Planning
E1
Space and PlanningAs 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
E2
ColourLlewelyn-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, the nation's DIYers are reflecting collective moods of hope, sorrow or optimism.
Light
E3
LightWith 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
E4
Textures and PatternLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen explains how bold motifs and textural interplay are important factors to consider for successful interior design.
Balance and Order
E5
Balance and OrderWhat 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
E6
PersonalityIn 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.