Interior Styling for Real Homes: Ideas, Advice & Inspiration
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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Cloud Dancer (Pantone Colour of the Year 2026): How to Style with Off-White in Your Home
Curious about Pantone’s Cloud Dancer (Colour of the Year 2026)? This homeowner-friendly guide shows how to bring the shade into your interiors with easy swaps: lampshades, ceramic vases, bedding, rugs and textured cushions, plus the best colour pairings to keep it warm and inviting.
INTERIOR STYLING INSPIRATION - places to find ideas from stylish hotels to online home stores and more.
If you are looking for interior inspiration and home decor ideas, there are countless sources to spark your creativity. From fashionable hotels to interior blogs and your very own wardrobe, I will explore the key sources that can help you gain the inspiration you need to style and decorate your space.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM FOCUS/25 ON DESIGN LONDON
In this article, I’ll be sharing my key decoration, design, and styling takeaways from one of the world’s main design destinations - Focus/25 on Design. Having spent four days at the Design Centre in London, I will show you some of the new collections, the latest colour palettes, wall coverings, patterns, furniture trends, and much more. I’ll also include snippets of a few of the talks, demonstrations, and workshops I attended to give you a feel for the event. Read the post to find out about The Longer View so you too can immerse yourself in design, colour, and pattern.
