EXPERT ADVICE

Pamela Shamshiri’s tips on how to add

finishing touches to a space

Don’t underestimate the small details. It’s easy to get so focused on the colour of the rugs or the walls that you don’t take into account those functional everyday items that make a space sing. For instance, the sponge by the sink

or the water carafe next to the bed.

Be conscious of materials. I would always advise clients not to buy plastic unless it’s vintage – not only because it doesn’t often look good in a space, but also because it’s important to be conscious of what we’re putting out into the world. Plastic doesn’t ever leave the planet.

Consider storage. I’ve gotten into shallow storage as a way of both organising and also creating a display of all our favourite pieces. For instance, a pantry with shelving that’s eight-inches deep keeps all the bottles and cans looking good. Everything is visible

and can be easily managed.

Shop local. As a studio, we have always supported local craftsmen but it’s our mission to do this even more. Pieces made by artisans will help ground a home by telling a story

and giving it a sense of place.