Journal
Journal
Small, practical ideas for putting a room together. Begin with what you have, consider the proportions and leave space for everyday life.
01
How to layer a bed with bedspread, throw and cushions
A layered bed can feel composed without becoming difficult to use. Begin with the bedding you sleep in, then add a bedspread, a throw and a small group of cushions. Give each layer a clear purpose rather than adding everything at once.
02
Choosing a calm palette for a living room
A calm palette is less about choosing only pale colours than making the colours in a room relate to one another. Start with what will stay: the sofa, flooring, walls and the pieces you already enjoy.
03
Styling a console or shelf with vases and dry grass
A console or shelf works best when it has room to be useful as well as considered. Begin with a clear surface, then build a small arrangement around a vase, a few stems and the space between them.