Rome wasn’t built in a day. A house is never fully finished, and spaces also evolve as needs change, so don’t be afraid to swap furniture around, or sell pieces on that no longer work for you.
Books are what makes a house feel like a home.
They add history and depth.
Ankle swingers let even the best rooms down.
It’s a false economy specifying cheap ones. They break easily and it’s then a painful and expensive fix.
Instead focus on wall lights, and table lamps, which give off a much more flattering light.
We tend to test colours on site by painting up large rolls of decorator’s lining paper, that we can then tape to the wall or move around as we wish.
You can make a shelf the right height to house the blender and ensure there is enough drawer space for miscellaneous Tupperware.
Cushions should be generous and comfortable, and avoid flat and saggy at all costs.
Bedding should be considered as part of the scheme. I love white bedding, but always add a coloured bedspread or blanket to break up the vast expanse of white.
Commit to the decision, and wallpaper or paint the whole room. Go the whole hog or don’t do it at all.
In smaller rooms or where the ceiling is lower, we will often wrap the wall colour onto the ceilings. It gives a cocooning and cosy feel and avoids the eye being drawn to awkward corners.
You never know what treasure you might find.
