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.
ON THE BLOG
ON THE BLOG
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.
PORTABLE LAMPS - Stylish Cordless Designs to Light Up Your Home
In the article I am going to look at Portable lamps which are my latest favourite styling item. I use them on almost every surface. Without having cables or needing to be placed by a socket, portable lamps are extremely versatile styling items.
HOME TOURS - A Stylish South African villa
In this article, I take you on a tour of Ubuntu Luxury Villa, situated on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate in South Africa, which was built from the ground up by a Dutch couple, photographer Anouk, and her husband Dennis. The villa uses local craftsmanship and home decor inspired by South Africa, with attention to detail throughout.
Brown Interiors: Stylish ideas for Décor, Furniture and Colour Schemes
Brown is having a revival - from espresso to caramel, the colour is slipping back into our interiors. The key is all about introducing brown in various subtle, nuanced, and rich tones in tactile textures, and teaming them with warm neutrals, cream, or white, to create balance and contrast. Read the article for inspiration and ideas on bringing brown into your interior in a fresh, modern way.
STYLING WITH DRIED FLOWERS - ways to bring nature indoors
This article is all about styling with dried flowers, from ideas for beautiful arrangements to tips on drying, preserving, and colouring flowers. I will also enlighten you on the best flowers to dry, as well as the ones that can be preserved and coloured. Finally, I will share online stores where you can buy dried and preserved flowers.
STUNNING VACATION HOMES - with ideas to steal for your own home
In the article I am going to take readers on a tour of ten stunning vacation rentals from around the world. I’ve handpicked ones with different interior vibes, so whatever your interior style, you will find a look that resonates for you with ideas for your own home. All but one have been featured in magazines or design blogs.
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.
STYLISH INTERIOR ELEMENTS TO ELEVATE YOUR HOME from curves and metallic finishes, to lighting and foliage
In this article I will be featuring a handful of the key interior elements for a stylish home, including arranging items and creating a vignette, purposeful contrast, vintage pieces and pre-loved finds for individuality, curves and organic shapes. Plus, I’ll show you how to add metallic accents and give you tips on other interior elements that can elevate your home, such as wall decor, statement pieces, stylish lighting, natural materials, print and pattern. Not forgetting the element I include in every room - some form of foliage.
STYLISH BEDROOMS IDEAS - to inspire your bedroom refresh
From rustic handmade beds crafted from the tree trunks of the silver birch tree to luxurious velvet extra wide headboards, there are many different types of beds to suit your bedroom, budget, and interior style. In this blog post, I will spark your creativity with more than a dozen stylish beds showcased in beautiful bedroom settings to help you consider not only the design of the bed, the frame, or headboard, but also the walls, curtains, and the dressing of the bed itself.
