The English Home

CHARACTER STUDY

What are easy ways to keep interiors feeling fresh and interesting?

Nothing is very static in our house – there are always things going on. I think that’s part of the fun of decorating. You can seasonally change accessories, such as cushions and throws, to make your home feel very different in summer and winter. I like to create interesting ‘tablescapes’ on various surfaces throughout the). Every area in the house needs to have things to look at as you walk through it, and it’s wonderful to have collections of things picked up over the years arranged in a creative way.

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