“THIS IS THE PERFECT CHANCE TO
HIGHLIGHT DISTINCTIVE FURNITURE SUCH AS A CHIC ARMCHAIR OR SOFA, WHILE SHOW-
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MIX OLD WITH NEW If you’re thinking of redecorating,
don’t go overboard and make the mis- take of simply adopting a whole style straight from one retailer, warns Hall. “You don’t want your home to look like it was dragged-and-dropped direct from a furniture showroom (no matter how lush the showroom in question might be),” says Hall. “Instead,” she adds, “make the most of what you already have, and elevate the look with a few pieces that are more of-the-mo- ment, so it retains your personality. “Tat doesn’t mean holding on to a past-its-sell-by-date flat-pack bookcase or hated heirloom. Bring in new pieces by all means, but before you do, think creatively about what you already own that could be re-purposed, re-posi- tioned, repainted, or recovered. Bear in mind that previously unpopular ‘brown’ furniture is enjoying a revival.” Insta-Tip: Tere are so many trends on Instagram and Pinterest, it’s easy to get carried away and constantly want the ‘latest’ look. “It can be more successful to make regular small purchases,” says Hall, “so you just reflect a new look in a small detail or colour and retain your core design ethos.”
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“Paint is the easiest and most afford- able way to refresh a space and give it the wow factor,” says Hall. “Go a step further and use it to define an area, an architectural feature, or create charac- ter in an otherwise bland room. “Painted half-walls are bang on trend, but you can also add drama by painting your window frames black (bonus - it makes greenery outside really pop). Alternatively, define a ‘headboard’ shape in paint on the wall behind a bed. Anything goes, and this is big on impact and low on commitment.” Insta Tip: Look out for lozenges - the shape, not the sore throat remedy, says Hall. Tis pill-like form is popping up in all things interiors, from tables and mirrors, to dinnerware and lamps.
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