Interior Consultant
Whether your home is owned or rented, small or large, and regardless of how much money you have, you should harness the potential of your home in pursuit of becoming your best self. Because, if you were to feel calm, content, soothed or energized, you must begin with what surrounds you.
“Little by little, you will let more and more go until you are convinced that every single thing that surrounds you is a part of the story that you wish to tell.”
De-cluttering and being organised has a massive effect on your mental well being. Instead of surrounding yourself with items you don’t need or stuff you don’t even like, fill your home with your lovingly curated possessions for a happier clearer mind.
“Clutter clearing is not so much about aesthetics but efficiency. Your things should be seen as the evidence of the narrative of your life, of the hard-won toil of your evolution, with all its glorious ups and downs, twists and turns. Such objects should be treasured accordingly even if they have little material value. But then the value is never about cost, its about stories – where something came from, who you were (or were with) when you brought it, what was happening in your life at that time.”
Your things should be celebrated.
If your colour scheme is very neutral think about how you can add splashes of colour, I like to look at nature or animals for natural inspiration of what colours work together well.
If you’ve got patterned upholstery, a colourful rug or pieces of artwork, pluck colours you like from the pattern and use them in cushions or other soft furnishings, together these colours will appear brighter and more prominent.
Want to know how to light a room properly?
Lighting can be quite tricky to get right, but done properly its going to make your room look it’s best. You need to think about fixtures, recessed lighting, lamps, bulbs, wattage, colour, there is a lot to consider!
The biggest mistake you can make is relying solely on the overhead lighting to illuminate every space of the room. You can have a gorgeous room but it will never feel right with bad lighting.
Lighting affects the mood, energy and atmosphere. Try to think about having light from two to three sources in every space. You need to find the right balance as you layer each type of light, try to place them at different heights – high, middle, low.
For multipurpose rooms, dimmers are essential, they allow for flexibility depending on the time of day, event or mood, and they are a great energy saver. Don’t forget to have some fun with your lighting too! In my house, I don’t want things to be too blue or too yellow, that’s why I purchase soft white bulbs.
I’m so thrilled with this outdoor seating area! The space was originally taken up by a wooden playhouse for the children which never got used.
I love a bit of up-cyling! Three old scaffold boards and a scaffold pole was all that was needed to make the design. After a bit of sanding and oil stain the boards look fantastic and it’s created a really unique bar that will stand up to the changeable weather conditions. A really low budget project that sits perfectly in this garden!
It has provided a well needed space to entertain safely outside, to dine from, work from and just generally hang out !
Lockdown like many of us caused me to look at my home in more depth. All those little jobs and tweaks have been given the time they needed!
Simply painting the surround of my Edwardian stone fireplace has totally transformed the room! Once a dark, dated fireplace is now a stylish period feature.
I really love these miniature logs that I found online which look great stacked together in this way.
I am so pleased with the finished look and it wasn’t expensive at all. I used ‘Zinzer BIN primer sealer’ first and then the colour on top! You have to be careful with the primer and stir it well as it’s quite runny! I had to get it on fast and make sure it was brushed out as it goes off very quickly!
Arranging favourite frames and photographs can really provide a statement to a room or wall, especially when beautiful frames are placed together.
Having special memories, photographs, awards, quotes or childrens drawings displayed around your home gives a massive sense of warmth and love. Even just a favourite beautiful frame placed with other special objects can totally transform an empty space or corner. Frames are incredibly interesting and inviting and tell a story of your life.
I offer a personalised framing and display service. Together we can arrange those special memories to enhance the beauty of your home and style.
It really is these personal touches that make a house a home.
After finding these mini pallets in my garden, I painted them with an off white shabby chic style paint finish. They look stunning set against the old brickwork of my house. Fill with your favourite plants in different style pots for a country cottage look.
The perfect addition to any outside wall. Team it up with candles and fairy lights for the perfect ambience in the evening.
Spring cleaning kitchen cupboards can be very rewarding, it’s great to get organised before the warmer weather! Various baskets, containers and crates all from a selection at Ikea. I found a great company called ‘Lesonic’ which are sold through Amazon for the chalk stickers and ‘eBoot’ for the mini signs.
When you are organising think of the children and what they can reach, it makes life easier when they can help themselves to breakfast cereals and healthy snacks.
Tired of a cluttered hallway? No where to store that unopened post and full of shoes? Sound familiar?
Freshen up your hallway for spring with a simple console table. Not only will it provide an elegant feature, but a gallery of your favourite photographs, a place for fresh spring flowers and a neat tuck away for shoes and paperwork. The kids endless pairs of shoes can easily be thrown into a basket.
A clear space is a clear mind and a beautiful entrance is a welcoming home
