Interior Styling for Real Homes: Ideas, Advice & Inspiration


I’m an interior writer with a background in styling and photography for leading interior magazines around the world, sharing ideas to help you style your home with confidence and ease.

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ON THE BLOG

Dining Area Makeover: Styling, Decoration & Before-and-Afters

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of my dining area makeover—from bare walls and wall-to-wall carpet to bold black framed doors, ebony floors, and bespoke curved shelving. Inspired by LA interiors and softened with coastal charm, this before-and-after is full of decorating tips, practical decisions, and personal style.

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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.

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