Redoing the lounge - where would you start?

we did all our rooms from scratch when we moved. Began with base colour, then carpet. Depending on the room it was curtains before furniture or vice versa. Deliberately chose carpet and furniture for the living room that could be accessorised with more than one colour. I like a different look for winter and summer. Get lots of samples, colours look different out of a show room. Enjoy it all. It’s fun, honestly ?

I'd start by painting the ceiling .

I think curtains is a good place to start and then choose fabric for sofas that go with it. Finally wall colour. Are you planning on painting the walls or wallpaper? It is exciting to start a room again!

Start with lighting. Lighting can make a mess if you want to move wall lights or add spot lights etc.

I feel its best to then pick wall paint or wallpaper that you LOVE. furnishings can more easily be changed. Dont pick "nowish" wallpaper as it'll date too fast

We had the room decorated first then we found the curtains and the carpet. The sofas and lights came later to fit in. I have waited 20 years for lights I like as I don't like traditional things and wanted something more like they have in Europe. I finally found them this year. We also bought sofas and chair which recline and are not too low as it is getting more and more difficult to get out of low chairs.

Personally I’d start with a colour palette with the range of colours that I like and suit the aspect of the room.
Once you’ve chosen your colour range, it might help to have a look on Pinterest, for ideas.
You could research colour, styles and room settings. Eg. Mid century furniture in pale blue sitting rooms.

If you do not have a flair for decorating - study room pictures in interior design magazines, books and even estate agents web sites to get an idea of colours, flooring, furniture and furnishings you like and would suit room. Don't forget lighting.

Before and after photos would be good?

Chose your colour scheme first - then you can chose variations on that theme with all your soft furnishings etc? Decide which is going to be your biggest expense and choose that first!

I would love to do that again, did it last year and loved it!

Exciting, enjoy!