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Design Rules Episode Guide
Space and Planning
S1 Ep1
7th Jul 2003
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
S1 Ep2
14th Jul 2003
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, the nation's DIYers are reflecting collective moods of hope, sorrow or optimism.
Light
S1 Ep3
21st Jul 2003
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
S1 Ep4
28th Jul 2003
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explains how bold motifs and textural interplay are important factors to consider for successful interior design.
Balance and Order
S1 Ep5
4th Aug 2003
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
S1 Ep6
11th Aug 2003
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.
The first episode of Design Rules aired on July 07, 2003.
The last episode of Design Rules aired on August 11, 2003.
