Redressing the balance is dependant on a number of ingredients. When these are successfully applied a home can become an escape, a retreat.
SPACE AND LIGHT
Both elements are fundamental to establishing a mood. Observe the Sun's movements through your home and try to work with the natural light you receive. If possible, knock through walls or install glass doors.
Reflect the light around the house by using reflective materials, poli shed surfaces and carefully positioned mirrors.
Make sensitive furniture choices by omitting or adding where necessary to allow what remains to be beautiful and useful with room to breathe.
A NATURAL PALETTE
Neutral shades such as grey, taupe, stone and creams are easy to live with and connect to the colours provided by nature, the Earth. Being neutral, the colours are able to blend with other natural materials used within the home. The need for contrast is still important or a room can appear stark and subdued.
TIMELESS EFFECTS
Materials such as wood, stone, slate and brick have been used in construction for years. Older homes exude character through their time-worn details. Leave any blemishes, weathered timbres, old tiles and brickwork as they add charm and character to a property.
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
Well thought out storage solutions are essential. Ideas such as built-in options, chests, detailed blanket boxes and cubes can be used to store away clutter neatly and stylishly.
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