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WHAT NOT TO DO
Now you know what you should include in your styling strategy, here’ s what to skip. First is impulse-buying, to avoid situations like ending up with a sofa that’ s too small for a large space.“ There are a few factors to consider when buying new items for your home, including their size and scale,” says interior designer Kerrie-Ann Jones.“ It’ s best to get the dimensions and mark them out on the floor with masking tape so you can get an idea of the size before you purchase.” However, according to interior designer Claire Richardson, staying true to yourself is the ultimate goal.” The biggest mistakes I see are when clients try to replicate someone else’ s house,” says Claire.“ The most successful interiors are specific to the person, to the place, to the story.”
KATEY KNIGHT is a Sydney-based lifestyle and health journalist.
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