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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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.
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.
Beautiful South African Home Tour with African-Inspired Interiors
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.
Dried Flowers - how to Style, Dry and Preserve flowers
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.
Stylish Vacation Homes - Spaces to Inspire Your Next Stay
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 Inspiration: Where to find Beautiful Home Decor Ideas
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.
