A home should signal who you are, telling a story about the people living in it rather than the objects themselves. Spaces that are too contrived lack narrative. When guests visit, they should get a sense of your personality and passions. Weave in meaningful objects, unique accessories and mementos that hold emotional weight.

By echoing similar rich, sumptuous tones across the space, you create an underlying harmony. Once the palette is restricted you gain the freedom to mix it up without it looking thrown together. Think modern with trad, luxe with rough, treasured vintage and unique family heirlooms.

Perfection can read as boring. If every item matches seamlessly, the space will immediately feel manufactured. Inject an element of whimsy, something random or unexpected, even a little ugly or mis-shapen. This will immediately give your interior a relaxed vibe, a rebellious edge that feels instantly comforting.

Skip the tiny, polite potted plants and go for scale. Think interesting branches in oversized vases or plants with interesting form and leaf shapes. This adds a layer of the untamed, a wild luxury that makes the entire space feel like it has evolved organically over time.

Texture is the secret weapon that stops a room from looking flat and lifeless. Mix materials wildly, creating sensory contrast gives a space a cosy, lived-in complexity, making it feel wonderfully authentic. rich and effortlessly curated.