Homes & Antiques

Telling stories

As a set decorator for period dramas, Jo Kornstein is adept at spotting furniture and decorative pieces that strike just the right historic note. But she always looks for an extra element, too. ‘For me, interiors are all about storytelling and that often comes from textures’, she explains. ‘Visually, a flat wall is far less interesting than one that catches the light with its dips and dents, and materials such as linen, wood and ceramics are what add comfort and character to a home’.

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