How to Discover and Define Your Personal Style at Home

One of my favourite parts of being an interior designer is helping people not just find their personal style, but define it clearly and confidently. Ideally, you should be able to describe it in just a few words – something like “minimalist, neutral, vintage-infused” or “moody, modern cottage.” Having that clarity makes everything easier, from working with designers to shopping online (or falling down a Pinterest rabbit hole).

Finding your personal style doesn’t happen in a weekend. Here are the steps I use with clients to help them uncover their style and feel empowered by it.

The Art of Layering to Create Effortless Style

Layering in interior design is much like layering in fashion. It’s the art of adding depth, character, and richness to a space through thoughtful combinations of texture, tone, scale, and material. It’s what makes a room feel collected rather than decorated – and it’s one of the secrets behind those effortlessly styled interiors you fall in love with in magazines or on Pinterest or Instagram.

Magazines

My favourite interior design magazines

Whatever your interior design style there is a magazine for you -Scandinavian, farmhouse, modern, minimalist, country or boho. These are my favourite interior design magazines in the UK. I love flicking through beautiful glossy magazines for design inspiration and decorating tips – and most of all, home tours.