3 FEELINGS

What an object means to you will not be the same as what it signifies to me, or anyone else. It’s important to focus instinctively on what resonates and to spend time making sense of your emotional reaction. The more you tap into your instincts, the better you will understand your own style.

To explore what’s true for you, cast your net wide. Watch your favourite films anew. Get specific about what it is that you’re drawn to. Look at typography, album covers, art exhibitions, fashion photography, cars, sailing boats, ceramics, shoes and more. Write it down. Don’t overthink it. Go with your first response. The words you use to describe what inspires you are the building blocks to understanding your own style. You’re gaining clarity and those words will be your guide.

Notice the overall colour and material palette, as well as the mood. Are you gravitating towards dark and dramatic images, or light and airy? Do you prefer refined or rustic – or a combination?

The more you engage with the process, the more you will discover the underlying foundation of your style. It’s the core that stays with you over the years. It is the part that feels most you. yourself what is non-negotiable for you when it comes to creating a home. Alternatively, when you reflect on your style journey so far, what has never changed? This might relate to colour, material, provenance or form. These threads in your homes and life are your signature style.

If it helps, consider the consistent threads in the work of artists, musicians and fashion designers. Every exhibition, album or collection they create is different, but a signature style is perceptible through their body of work. The creatives who have the biggest impact embrace their unique viewpoint of the world. Any attempt to replicate someone else’s style is a poor imitation. Ensure that what is uniquely you is at the heart of what you create. And that your home is a portrait of you.