trend secrets

Fashions come and go, in some cases very quickly.  To avoid costly mistakes it pays to choose the basics wisely and be more daring with accessories. 

Concentrate on using classic, elegant colours and simply styled furniture which will act as a ‘backdrop’ to which you can create all kinds of looks

style ideas

Keep a room looking fresh simply by adding new accessories.  Try cushions, rugs, art, linens, lamp shades and flowers

Avoid style overload - less is definitely more

The best value-for-money items are those with the ability to be mixed and matched easily

Group objects for maximum impact and use colour, shape or texture to form eye-pleasing compositions

Use pattern sparingly and coordinate using a common colour. Vary the scale for extra interest

Pay attention to detail and hand-crafting. This adds character as well as supplementing the more regimented look of mass-produced furnishings