Create A Comfortable Environment To Enjoy Your Living Space

Mary's Interior Design Tips

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

A stunning scheme, however beautifully designed, doesn't belong in your home unless it makes you happy or lifts your spirits.

MAKE SURE THE ROOM IS WELL LIT

Lamps are a wonderfully portable, functional and decorative source of lighting, used in conjunction with decent background lighting.

USE THE BEST FABRICS

    Elaborate schemes can feel overpowering so use the best quality fabrics and furnishings you can afford and keep it simple.

ADD COLOUR

Don't be afraid to introduce it in a neutral scheme to add points of warmth and interest.

INTRODUCE BLACK

Always include a little black in every scheme, it helps to lift and sharpen the whole effect.

PLAY TO A ROOM'S ASSETS

If it is small and dark, don't try to change it - painting it white will make it look cold, so make it cosy. And don't be afraid to place a large piece of furniture in a small space - it will look much better than a number of smaller pieces.

You can have too much of a good thing!

But you can never have enough chairs to sit on in unexpected places.

Think of your entrance hall as an appetiser of things to come

it should reflect your style and your home, but also contain something special that makes you smile when you come in, or which makes guests want to see more.

Display smaller pictures in groups

providing focus to an otherwise seemingly random collection.

USE ART & CERAMICS

The colours, shapes and positioning can bring a room together, and to life, especially when thoughtfully lit.