Add more than one focal point so the eye is excited and engaged wherever it looks. A statement lamp, oversized art, a supersized vase filled with botanicals or maybe a curvy cosy chair will all add a tantalising vibe and varying heights will create visual intrigue. Just remember to also ground your space with quieter, more restrained details, as too many starlets in one room will create too much drama! Stimulation is great but we also need breathing space to take stock and regain balance.

It's a common mistake, but do not arrange your furniture against the walls and around the edges of the room, you’ll need a flow around the room and around the seating group, but not so large the space feels empty and miserable.  

Lighting in any room is super transformative and adds depth, enhances colours and creates a mood. A successful lighting scheme should consist of combination of three types: task, accent and ambient lighting. 

Plants and Flowers are essential to bring your space to life, they add colour, shape, texture, warmth and intrigue. Pop small succulents on bookshelves and vignettes or use a large scale plant as one of your focal points. Decorating with nature and celebrating the changing of the seasons is an easy way to liven up your space. A cluster of blooms on your coffee table will perk up the greyest of days and a rustic vase filled with grasses adds movement and texture.