PERFECT PICKS
Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full redo
1 Work more texture into a living room
All-white rooms can look flat without any colour, so use texture as your accent, replacing bold colours. Start with a woven coffee table and rug, then bring in extra touches on cushions, throws and accessories.
2Make CREATE OMBRE EFFECTSHELVES
a feature of shelving by painting in tonal shades. Start with the darkest colour in the centre, going lighter as you move up and downwards.
3 Paint wall panelling a vibrant shade
Give a plain bedroom new focus by panelling the wall behind the bed. Run midway up and edge with shelving, then paint woodwork a rich shade for a cosy look.
4 SHOWCASE FAVOURITE THINGS
Display a collection of ceramics or glassware rather than hiding it away in a cabinet. Collections have more impact displayed en masse, so group pieces together in a cluster, with taller items to add height and shorter pieces used to fill gaps.