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way. It’s that idea of a cluttered space, cluttered mind. Having somewhere you can put the post, paperwork, and keys, and shut the door, is good, as is furniture that doubles up as storage, such as an ottoman for children’s toys,” she says. “Then you can use shelving to display artwork and photos that you enjoy looking at.” Being surrounded by our most treasured objects is
often one of the greatest sources of joy. “The aesthetic side of comfort is all about filling walls with art, having
“I BELIEVE IN FUNCTION ABOVE FORM; BED AND TABLE HEIGHTS, SOFA BACK HEIGHT AND SEAT DEPTH ALL NEED TO BE TAILORED TO A CLIENT”
piles of books on a coffee table or interesting sculptures picked up on someone’s travels: these are the things that make a room feel homely,” says Venetia Rudebeck, co- founder of Studio Vero, which is known for creating rich, colourful spaces layered with art and antiques. Equally intrinsic to comfort levels, she reveals, is good quality, especially in small details such as cupboard handles, and pattern and texture. “I’m always amazed by people who don’t put curtains in a kitchen or a rug under a dining table; you need the layers, the fabric to
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