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Interior Styling for Real Homes: Ideas, Advice & Inspiration

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I’m an interior writer, stylist, photographer for interior magazines and a Sunday Times best selling author, sharing ideas to help you style your home with confidence and ease. this blog is about interior styling for real homes.

If you love interiors and want your home to feel stylish, pulled together, yet still personal, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll be sharing styling advice to help you edit, layer, and finish your home with confidence, alongside articles on what’s happening in the interiors world — from design events and colour stories to features on interior gurus.

I also take you on tours of beautifully styled homes from around the world, offering inspiration and styling ideas to steal for your own space. Ultimately, I’ll show you how a little bit of styling can be transformational and take your home to a whole new level.

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The Modern Vase Trend Defining Organic Interiors

Modern vases have become one of today's must-have home accessories. Discover how to style them, explore the different materials and finishes, and learn where to place them to bring warmth, texture and an artisan feel to your home. From ceramic and terracotta to antique vessels and oversized floor vases, this guide covers everything you need to know, including where to buy the best modern vases online.

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WOW!house 2026

WOW!house 2026 is back with 22 beautifully designed spaces created by some of the world's leading interior designers. From colour-drenched salons and immersive bathrooms to elegant bedrooms and outdoor spaces, join me on a tour of my favourite rooms, the key interior trends I spotted and the styling ideas you can take home.

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The Creative Eye of Holly Becker

Discover the creative world of Holly Becker — founder of decor8, bestselling author, stylist, and creator of The Eye - her brand new creative community. In this Interior Spotlight feature, I explore Holly’s unique approach to interiors and creativity, and explore why she continues to inspire interior lovers around the world. I will also share with you how you can join her studio and be part of her creative world.

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Inside some of the Most Beautiful Vacation Rentals: with Styling Ideas to Steal

From a mirrored house in Mexico to rustic English barns and stylish Scandinavian cabins, these extraordinary vacation rentals are full of inspiring interior design and styling ideas. Discover the elements that make these spaces so special and magazine-worthy from layered textures and statement pieces to thoughtful styling and atmospheric interiors.

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Outdoor Sofa Ideas: The Stylish Centrepiece for your Outdoor Space

From curved boucle designs to modular corner sofas and timeless rattan styles, outdoor sofas have become every bit as stylish as indoor furniture. In this feature, I explore the latest outdoor sofa trends, weather-resistant materials, styling ideas, and practical tips for creating a relaxed outdoor living space with rugs, cushions, greenery, and layered textures.

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