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Mix vintage or antique furniture with modern pieces. If you have a strong sense of personal style, you\u2019ll probably find everything you like works together. Vintage furniture is a short-cut to a lived-in look, but don\u2019t forget lots of rugs, books and accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t be afraid to mix periods, so you have some old and some new things, and a few surprising things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cushions are a important part of an interior designer\u2019s work \u2013 and life! If you\u2019ve completed the decoration of a room and are looking for something to pull the look together, cushions are a perfect inexpensive way to bring your home to life. Cushions can add texture, creating a cosy feel – and are a great way of changing up the style and feel of your room in different seasons. Cushions are also an easy way to introduce new design trends into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How you decide to dress your windows has a dramatic impact on the look of a room and can be a big investment. With so many different fabrics and a wide variety of different styles of window dressing, you have a huge amount of choice to find something that works best for your d\u00e9corbut don\u2019t scrimp on cheap curtains or blinds. Quality workmanship will ensure that your window dressings will last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Give your home life by adding house plants. They\u2019re perfect for adding texture to your room plus they make your home feel calmer. A big Fiddle Leaf or Monstera plant can be a real focal point and give a 1970s vibe in a sitting room while a collection of succulents can look great on a floating shelf. Your choice of plant pots is key. Natural raffia and macrame plant hangings give a boho vibe, while crisp white ceramics in geometric shapes look fresh and contemporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As someone who studied art early in my career, I always encourage my clients to bring art into their spaces. A stunning piece of artwork can completely transform a room and stamp your personality on the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Art can tell a story, add life to a space and bring bold elements into a room. When my clients and I are selecting a colour palette for a room, I often ask them to find a piece of art they love and we use it as the inspiration for the colour scheme. Art can show your creative side and communicate who you are and your tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A neat trick when designing a space, as well as paying attention to your walls, is to think of your ceiling as a fifth wall. Adding wallpaper or a dramatic accent paint color can make a ceiling come alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you combine different textures when decorating your home. An easy way to do it is with accessories \u2013 think about the mix of woollen rugs, velvet cushions, silk lampshades and wooden furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A room decorated with pieces from one shop will look bland and boring. Use an eclectic approach to decorating to create a home that is stylish and unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n13. Go mad for cushions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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16. Bring art into your home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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17. Think of your ceiling as a 5th<\/sup> wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
18. Mix and match textures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n19. Don\u2019t worry about having everything matching <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n20. Add an unexpected accent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n