Secrets to Living Beautifully Everyday!
Secrets to Living Beautifully Everyday!
If you’re like me with a busy household of children and dogs, then a beautiful house also has to be a practical one.
In designing spaces therefore, thoughtful storage and the ability to tidy quickly has to be key and it keeps us, well, sane too.
If you’re like me with a busy household of children and dogs, then a beautiful house also has to be a practical one.
In designing spaces therefore, thoughtful storage and the ability to tidy quickly has to be key and it keeps us, well, sane too.
I’ve found over the years, it’s not only the larger pieces of furniture such as dressers, sideboards and armoires that are needed, but it’s also the day to day tidying and decluttering general ordering of small things that makes the biggest difference to our lives and smooth morning routines!
You know what I mean – keys, loose change, remotes, fobs etc and then there’s the stuff we just don’t know where to put – invitations, correspondence, cards and so on.
Versatility
Versatility
So in sourcing my products, I’ve looked for simple but useful and stylish pieces similar to those that I’ve relied on over the years to keep my house functioning but tidy!
I’ve found baskets, trays and boxes in numerous styles to fit any scheme as well as well designed furniture that has extra storage such as extra tiers on a console or drinks trolley!
So in sourcing my products, I’ve looked for simple but useful and stylish pieces similar to those that I’ve relied on over the years to keep my house functioning but tidy!
I’ve found baskets, trays and boxes in numerous styles to fit any scheme as well as well designed furniture that has extra storage such as extra tiers on a console or drinks trolley!
A mobile drinks trolley gives you both versatility as well as extra storage space. Incorporate practical trays and bowls to give a tidy and pretty look.
A mobile drinks trolley gives you both versatility as well as extra storage space. Incorporate practical trays and bowls to give a tidy and pretty look.
Texture and layering your own heirloom pieces
The iconic form of a velvet pumpkin gives a stunning look and is practical for extra seating when needed
Pattern and texture give this neutral toned bedroom a snuggly and organic feel
In my own home, having several layers of pattern and texture is essential to me.
Rugs, cushions, throws, blankets and upholstery choices give personality and interest to a scheme; they’re cosy and allow us to turn our heating down a notch in winter too!
Having used textiles and rugs heavily over the years in my own homes, helping to create zones too, sourcing a range of natural and recycled textiles and rugs was paramount.
In my own home, having several layers of pattern and texture is essential to me.
Rugs, cushions, throws, blankets and upholstery choices give personality and interest to a scheme; they’re cosy and allow us to turn our heating down a notch in winter too!
Having used textiles and rugs heavily over the years in my own homes, helping to create zones too, sourcing a range of natural and recycled textiles and rugs was paramount.
So too was ensuring we had a range of accent chairs in boucle, leatherette and sheepskin not only to snuggle into but with iconic lines and form.
I’m passionate about creating a designer look through the careful curating of what will become your own heirloom pieces to be treasured and have taken inspiration from my own love of mid century designers such as Vladimir Kagan and Hans Wegner.
Having used textiles and rugs heavily over the years in my own homes, helping to create zones too, sourcing a range of natural and recycled textiles and rugs was paramount.
So too was ensuring we had a range of accent chairs in boucle, leatherette and sheepskin not only to snuggle into but with iconic lines and form.
I’m passionate about creating a designer look through the careful curating of what will become your own heirloom pieces to be treasured and have taken inspiration from my own love of mid century designers such as Vladimir Kagan and Hans Wegner.