Do source antique Welsh blankets for your bed
They are woven as a double cloth so reversible, warm, hardwearing, colourful and bring a bit of old school charm!
Do go for an ottoman!
I am a great ottoman enthusiast and will often favour one in lieu of a coffee table. You can have so much fun with the myriad ways to upholster it, and they are more friendly to rest feet and perch on than a table. Just be mindful of the height. Proportionally it’s so much more inviting if the overall height is in line with, or a few cm’s lower than the sofa seat height.
Do embrace asymmetry
It can help create a more interesting, relaxed and evolved space.
Do source antiques
They are the great leveller on every project. They help imbibe a room with charm and soften the newness of a space. There is comfort knowing there is only one table or lamp with that particular patina and story to tell.
Do fill your home with art
It fuels our imagination and is pivotal to adding beauty and bringing a room to life.
Do consider panelling in a room
It is a great way to cosy up a bathroom or bring grandeur and a classical elegance to a living room… and don’t forget ceilings. We often carry tongue-and-groove panelling onto the ceilings for that cocoon-like cabin effect.
Don't be afraid to mix things up
Mix furniture from different periods and cultures, and the pristine with the more patinated. When sourcing online do ask for a condition report and images of vintage pieces including the underside of furniture!
Don’t be mean when sizing up for a rug
You want it to feel generously proportioned within the space - ideally, so it sits under the front legs of your sofa and armchairs if spanning a living or drawing room floor. It can otherwise look a bit like a postage stamp. And do think about rugs in bathrooms. It’s a lovely way to bring in texture and warmth.
Don't feel that every finish in your house has to match
It is often better if they don’t. A hierarchy of finishes works well if one is the focal point and others complement it. Steer away from anything too shiny - an aged, brushed or satin brass finish tend to sit together quite nicely, as do the warmer undertones of nickel.
Don’t be snared by trends
Collect what you love and what you think might stand the test of time.
Don’t decorate feature walls
They are jarring and ruin the flow of a room.
Don’t use synthetic fillings in your cushions and scale up rather than down
Cushions should feel generous in size, comfort and be practical. No itty-bitty cushions that are used as superfluous sofa fillers! When having them made we tend to go for a 70%/30% feather to down mix.
