Adding character to new spaces

Unlike period houses, which tend to have bags of character and charm built in thanks to quirky details and original features, new spaces can, without careful planning and thought, appear a little uninviting and barren.

This can be a particular problem in larger, open plan spaces, where a lack of walls can mean that spaces are left feeling both physically cold and echoey, as well as lacking a sense of intimacy. There may be no quiet areas to huddle down in, no cosy little nooks and nowhere to hang artwork.

The good news is that character can be created.