Save, invest, buy less

Like falling back on fast fashion for your wardrobe, it’s easy to get sucked in by the quick-fix homeware cycle. However, when you step back a bit, you’ll find there’s something really enjoyable about the seemingly oldfashioned process of seeking out just the right pieces and saving up to buy them in order to craft an interior that’s pleasingly unique.

A big part of this approach is narrowing in on your forever style, and to do this, it’s useful to contemplate your ‘interior personality’. Knowing what you really love to live with will help inform your purchasing decisions so you’re not left paralysed by choice. Ask yourself questions such as: ‘Am

I a layered neutrals person or do I have more fun when embracing pops of colour? Will natural forms make me feel calm in this space, or do I want high-tech pieces that set a modern mood? Am I a minimalist at heart or is more more for me?’ While choosing quality over quantity, you should also aim to answer the query: ‘Am I following a trend, or does this item reflect my own taste?’