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INTERIORS ADVICE
Susan Doherty, Founder of Life
Story:
“As the leaves darken and fall, and
the nights draw in, we find ourselves
longing for a warm, calm and
balanced home. I’m reaching for the
candles and blankets; the warming
embrace of a favourite blanket on
the back of the sofa, just where I
need it when the chill comes, and
a fresh cushion to complement the
home aesthetic and freshen the
space for the cosy season.”
“My one top tip for the
cheapest but biggest impact
when updating your home
for autumn would be to paint
your living room a really
exciting colour. The process
of emptying the room to
decorate will encourage a
re-style and rearrangement
of what you have, everything
will look different against a
new colour. Remember it’s
only paint so you can always
change it!”
Anna Campbell-Jones,
Habitus Design and judge on
Scotland’s Home of the Year
Carl Morenikeji, Director at Scaramanga:
“Bring nature into your home this autumn
with house plants in simple terracotta pots
or repurposed vintage well-bucket planters.
Choose easy to care for cacti and succulents
and/or larger plants with dramatic shapes
and leaves. Mix different styles and sizes and
group together for the greatest effect.”
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Stephanie Herron, Home Design Stylist
at John Lewis & Partners:
“Taking inspiration from the Danish
concept of hygge has been popular
in the UK for many years, but as we
move into autumn, this desire to
create a comfortable, cosy and inviting
sanctuary still feels very relevant. You
may associate hygge with soft throws,
extra pillows and scented candles (all
still very welcome as the nights draw
in!) but it also follows the principles
of decluttering. This autumn, invest
in some storage containers, drawer
dividers and large baskets so that
everything has a home. Get rid of any
piles of junk that have accumulated
over the summer. Buying storage pieces
with a natural Scandinavian aesthetic
helps create a relaxing space.”
Jessica Plateo, Marketing Manager
at Craig & Rose:
“Your front door makes a lasting
impression on both you and your
visitors, so it’s worth investing some
time and attention. Despite it being
a small project, good preparation
and application will ensure that your
new door colour lasts for years to
come, and our 1829 Gloss finish is
perfect for this job.”
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