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\u2018I love that even the hallway feels creative,\u2019 says Natasha. \u2018It\u2019s not just a walk-through \u2013 it has its own personality\u2019 Explore Natasha\u2019s home at housebeautiful.com\/ uk\/natasha- landers-house 70 housebeautiful.com\/uk \u2018Adding pops of colour to woodwork draws the eye,\u2019 says Anna Hill, colour consultant for Fenwick & Tilbrook. \u2018It gives even the small architectural elements a sense of purpose.\u2019 Preparation is key to achieving a good finish. De-grease, clean and lightly sand all surfaces beforehand and always use a quality primer.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to be bold \u2013 bright colours inject a sense of playfulness, while darker shades are grounding. \u2018As you\u2019re painting details rather than whole walls, the colour will feel intentional, so I always suggest richer, more graphic choices,\u2019 explains Anna. \u2018To introduce colours in a dynamic way, opt for an abstract application of paint,\u2019 says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene. \u2018A single painted strip, an unexpected panel or a bright shape can transform walls.\u2019<\/p>\n

The more contrast between your colours, the bolder and more energised your scheme will feel. Pairing confident hues with muted tones, on the other hand, can help the former to sing without becoming too dominant. A steady hand will transform your efforts from amateurish to artistic. \u2018A mural looks best when it\u2019s carefully and cleanly finished with neat lines,\u2019 agrees Ruth. \u2018These are simple to achieve with good-quality, low-tack masking tape and a little care and attention.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018The floor is one of the largest uninterrupted surfaces in a room, and deserves to be treated as part of its overall design,\u2019 says Caroline Milns, head of interior design at Zulufish. Brighter carpets are having a resurgence (Tapi\u2019s Spectrum collection has 24 shades), as are colourful tiles. High-quality vinyl and specially formulated floor paints are also durable, effective options. Not ready to commit? An oversized rug in an impactful hue can make a big statement. Brighter isn\u2019t always better. \u2018Consider practicality,\u2019 says Caroline. \u2018Bold shades work well in lively spaces, but quieter rooms might need a calmer base.<\/p>\n

Either way, colourful flooring can pull your whole scheme together.\u2019<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s always thrilling to explore what\u2019s new in the world of interiors, but if I get a little frisson when I step inside someone\u2019s home, it\u2019s probably not because I\u2019ve spotted the latest decor trend. In my aunt\u2019s green and yellow kitchen, it\u2019s the vintage wooden chequerboard she uses as a tray for salt, pepper and paper napkins.<\/p>\n

In my friend Jenny\u2019s cosy cottage, candles and tealights flicker everywhere. And in my own hallway, despite the life-or-death intensity with which I deliberated over my choice of tiles, the only thing visitors notice is the diagram on the wall: my then-six-year-old son\u2019s earnest but confusing instructions on how to make a zebra.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, when you\u2019re decorating, all that matters is that your rooms feel like yours. That\u2019s the spirit we\u2019re celebrating in this Personal Style issue, most vividly from page 51 in our real-homes section, with frisson-packed tours of totally unique spaces. Also, on page 36, we meet five incredibly chic people who share the stories behind their quirky homeware collections, from vintage mirrors to ceramic fruit. And if you\u2019re still figuring out what your personal style looks like, there\u2019s plenty here to help you find it.<\/p>\n

Our print and pattern shoot (page 24) leans into that age-old question: are you Team Floral, Team Stripe\u2026 or both? There\u2019s a showcase of box rooms transformed into dressing areas, WFH stations and more \u2013 proof that even the humblest corners can contain multitudes (page 46). All together, these pages remind me that the loveliest homes aren\u2019t about following rules but about sharing stories.<\/p>\n

I hope this issue gets you excited about telling your own. Editor\u2019s letter A glossy red mushroom lamp, just because\u2026 An appealing little shelf that was inspired by\u2026 a blob? Shelf, \u00a340, Ferm Living Lamp, \u00a334.99, H&M Home Why did I ever think picture frames had to be plain?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.<\/em><\/p>\n

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