1. Figure out your personal style: Think about the clothes you wear – relaxed and casual, or structured and more formal; layered neutrals or brighter colours. Your home should reflect and enhance your lifestyle, so how we like to dress or where we like to shop, eat out or stay is a good place to start when thinking about our interiors.
2. Keep your base neutral: 80% of your room should stand the test of time; I usually apply this to walls, floors, window treatments and investment furniture like sofas. Then have a whole load of fun with the remaining 20% – a favourite or on-trend accent colour, lush cushions, colourful artworks and rugs. If the base of your design is timeless, you can refresh your accessories over time to keep your home fresh and current.
3. Embrace minimalism: My golden rule of accessories: less is more. Any space looks more considered, more ordered, and more stylish with fewer beautiful pieces than a clutter of smaller ones. Think about parting with accessories that you don’t absolutely love, and keep your styling simple - think oversized pieces for dramatic effect.
4. Mix your decades: Rooms that marry old and new, antique and contemporary, will ensure a room never stays stuck in one decade. Mix time periods, styles and trends for a modern eclectic look.

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