Style advice

Three simple tricks to try in your own home

FLOWER POWER

‘I specifically chose this type of light fitting so that I could have fun styling it. I first decorated it at Christmas and when the baubles came down it felt really empty, so I decided it didn’t need to be used purely as a seasonal display. I now decorate it with some kind of greenery all year round. A dining table is usually taken up with cups and plates, so I decided to take the decoration higher. It still looks beautiful, but it leaves space on the table and softens the whole room.’

SHOP SMART

‘We wanted a vintage piece of furniture here to use as a display cabinet, but we needed something narrow that wouldn’t interfere with the walkway. We didn’t want to compromise so we spent a long time searching and finally found this on eBay for only £100. I love the glass front, which allows us to show off our glassware and it brightens this side of the room. There’s plenty of space on top to display flowers – a dried bouquet means minimal fuss – and to prop up an eye-catching art print.’

EMBRACE THE ORIGINAL FEATURES

‘It was important for us to keep some original elements in the house so we decided to make a feature of this unusual arch by turning it into a mini bar, which will be great for when we have friends round. We initially chiselled a bit of the wall away hoping there would be real brickwork behind, but it was just breeze blocks, so we chose this fun faux brick wallpaper from I Love Wallpaper. I think it works really well and it complements our other industrial accessories that we have in the space.’