STYLING

Less is more We collect furniture pieces, we inherit pieces, and we buy pieces we don't love simply for their function over aesthetic... We all do it. You need to purge and think about every item as serving a purpose Some have only function, some only have aesthetic, and some have a dual purpose Whatever its use or look, you need to love it. This is when your space becomes an extension of yourself, not a mixmatch of pieces that aren't truly adored We would also like to mention that yes, some pieces are only aesthetic and that is ok It's been drilled into us that this is not ok, but yes, this is what makes a house a home, it's having a mix of pieces that serve different uses and purposes The sole purpose of a vase or chair can be its viewing pleasure

When we reference 'artwork' people often think of a large-scale painting or print We can actually mean having something in your space that's impactful, sculptural, unique, and thoughtprovoking This can be through the use of a sculptural plant, ceramic, lighting, or mirror If your budget doesn't allow for a painting or print, think about introducing an incredible wall mirror or a show-stopping/sculptural floor lamp.

Look back at your concept board as referencewhat is the mood and style that has been created? Use this as the basis of choosing all your decor and furniture Does your mood board evoke a sense of calm and the feeling of cosiness? Then ask yourself, is this lamp, coffee table, vase, etc all going to assist in the creation of this feeling?

Your base colour is usually depicted by the floor and walls If you have white walls and timber floors, you have a fairly natural pallet and your base colour is white and brown/beige If you like to play things a little bit safe/want to ensure you love the base tone of your room for years to come, people often decide to match their sofa (usually the largest piece in a living room) to the base colour This means they work along the lines of white, brown, beige, and grey Your accent chair and coffee table should also work in with the base colours, meaning they should be in similar tones to the greys, browns, whites, and beiges.

Have fun with this! Our clients with children, tend to lean towards making their statement pieces an artwork, a beautiful wall-hung mirror, or an incredible armchair - pieces that aren't touched/used as often as other living room pieces If you don't have kids, then we suggest introducing your statement piece through the means of an incredible sofa or unique rug