The Art of Design Issue 52 2021 | Page 46

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4 WAYS TO STYLE YOUR HOME LIKE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

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Whether it ’ s an inspirational home in a glossy magazine or a celebrity ’ s well-styled house on social media , they often share one thing - the all-important touch of an interior designer .
Designers bring beauty and taste to homes they work with , creating luxurious , enviable spaces . Achieving that polished designer feel in the home is completely possible - with just 4 simple rules .
Rebecca Snowden , Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice ( FurnitureChoice . co . uk ), shares 4 rules to follow , to style your home like an interior designer .
1 . START WITH A CLEAN MONOCHROME PALETTE
A classic monochrome colour palette has an effortlessly elegant quality , with tonal neutrals such as grey and taupe providing a calm , sophisticated feel . The key is to ensure contrast and variety with these tones , creating visual interest and movement .
“ Neutrals never go out of style - but to really up the ante , it ’ s important to have an interplay between light and dark shades to give your home punch and depth ,” advises Rebecca .
“ Punctuate a monochrome look with black accessories and details - this immediately gives the home a stylish , yet grounded feel , as you see in this living room , with the coffee table legs and decorative tray .”