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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Outdoor Lighting Ideas: Stylish Ways to Light up Your Garden, Patio or Terrace After Dark
Discover stylish outdoor lighting ideas to transform your garden, patio or terrace into a beautifully lit outdoor room. From festoon lights and lanterns to portable lamps, solar lights and statement pendants, I'll show you how to layer lighting to create warmth, atmosphere and a boutique hotel feel after dark.
Outdoor Table Ideas: beautiful tablescapes and stylish outdoor dining sets
From stylish outdoor dining sets to beautifully layered table settings, discover outdoor dining ideas to transform your patio, terrace or garden into a relaxed and inviting entertaining space. Explore outdoor furniture, table styling, lighting, cushions and candles for effortless alfresco living.
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.
Stylish Daybed Ideas for Patios, Terraces and Gardens
Discover stylish daybed ideas for patios, terraces and gardens, from high-end designer pieces to creative DIY options that bring comfort and a relaxed, resort feel to your outdoor space.
Outdoor Rug Ideas to Transform Your Patio, Terrace or Garden
Looking for outdoor rug ideas? Discover stylish ways to transform your patio, terrace or garden with rugs that add warmth, texture and colour. From practical weather-resistant designs to natural woven styles, this guide shares inspiring ideas for every type of outdoor space.
Outdoor Cushion Styling Ideas to Elevate Your Patio, Terrace or Garden
Discover outdoor cushion styling ideas to elevate your patio, terrace or garden, from bold colourful prints and botanical designs to subtle stripes and elegant neutrals.
Outdoor Living Space Styling Ideas for Patios, Terraces and Gardens
Whether you have a balcony, decked area, courtyard, terrace or garden, a few easy layers — outdoor cushions, throws, mirrors, rechargeable lamps, planters and rugs — can turn it into a gorgeous outdoor living room and a seamless extension of your home.
Styling with Spring Flowers - vase arrangements that look effortlessly chic
Bring the joy of spring indoors with effortlessly chic vase arrangements using both faux and real blooms. In this post I’m sharing my favourite styling tips—plus a real cross section of vases, from rustic terracotta and stone pots to vintage green-tinted glass and colourful statement pieces—to help you create a fresh, uplifting look in every room.
Festive Candles and Candle Holders: How to Decorate with Candlelight in the festive season
There’s something magical about candles to bring in a feeling of warmth and a festive glow, especially at Christmas time.In this blog post, I will show you all sorts of different types of candles and candle holders you could style around your home during the festive season.
Natural Festive Decorations by the Pros: How to Get the Look at Home
In this article, I go behind-the-scenes at Chewton Glen Hotel to see the florists in action decorating in both a natural foraged style and a more traditional look. From the more classic festive palette of red and copper, to the wild foraged installations, read on to find out how you can create hotel festive styling in your own home.
Dried Grasses, Leaves and Branches: How to Style Your Home with these Natural Elements
In this article, I’ll show you different types of grasses you can style with, as well as leaves and branches, including tips on how to dry them and dye them a different colour to suit your interior scheme.
FESTIVE MANTELPIECES - a mix of unusual ideas and inspiration to create your own Yuletide mantel masterpiece
Whether you have a classic stone hearth, a modern wood burner, or even just a faux surround, the mantelpiece is the perfect place to get creative with festive styling. In this article, I will show you my handpicked selection of festive mantelpieces, with advice on how to get the look, kicking off with a few elements you might want to use to create your own.
FESTIVE TABLESCAPES - a mix of unusual ideas and inspiration to create your own
The table is definitely one of my favourite areas to style during the festive season. Whether you're contemplating going down the full traditional route with red, green and mistletoe, or something a bit more natural and pared-back, there are so many different options to suit your interior style and your table. In this article, I will show you several gorgeous, very different festive tablescapes to inspire you to create your own this season.
NATURAL, RUSTIC CHRISTMAS DECORATING - my festive home decorations
In this article, I am showing you my festive styling and decorating in my last house, which were decorations with a natural, rustic vibe made from fir, pine cones and other foliage and flowers, mixed with modern touches of white, silver and sparkle.
