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BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN

‘I am hugely inspired by the natural world; I love to be surrounded by natural materials and to reflect the changing of the seasons in my styling. I am forever returning home with branches, foliage, and foraged finds from walks on the beach or woods with my dog,’ says owner, stylist and interior designer Kay Prestney, of Kinship Creative Design Consultancy. ‘Having lots of plants in the home has also been proven to improve air quality and induce a feeling of calm, as well as providing a great pop of colour. It is no surprise that green is my favourite colour!’

Her light-filled property in Essex has been modernised to provide open-plan living for the family and Kay’s passion for sustainability, nature and up-cycling has resulted in a

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