Styling a room - rules to live by

Instagram is a great source of inspiration for styling ideas and finishing touches that can make all the difference to a room and really elevate it into something special. That final layer of styling is something that people sometimes shy away from, worried that it may introduce clutter but if you stick to a few key rules, you should end up with a beautifully considered space.

1) Always use items that you love - never fill up a room except with things that have meaning and make you smile when you look at them, remembering who gave them to you or the holiday when you bought them. 2) Edit, edit, edit. When you’re styling make sure you pare things back and don’t just add. Taking things away or allowing some ‘white space’ is incredibly powerful. 3) Mix it up. Group items together that are different sizes, shapes and made from different materials to get that layered look. 4) Keep stepping back as you go, and keep editing and playing around until you’re happy. This may take time but you’ll know when it’s right…