Putting the spotlight on accessories

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Besides looking good, a rug can help direct focus to a certain area. Contrast it with the surface around it to create a visually heightened zone.

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The washable aspect is great, but perhaps even better: changeable sofa covers means you can transform the sofa look in no time. Boom, new room!

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Aiming to balance visual weights of groups of things can be good. Here, thin frames and a slim lamp balance the heavier sideboard.

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Three bite-size tips for casual elegance: stack harmonising plates, use crinkled linen napkins (how-to: wash and tumble dry), and put a fresh sprig in every glass.

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All vase and content combos present a fresh opportunity. Play with proportions, expressions and light, and you’ll have a new beautiful result every time.

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A welcoming gesture doesn’t have to be grand. Adding stylish chair pads is a subtle way of hoping for a long, joyful and comfortable session at the table.

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Light and shadow in the bedroom

Handcrafted items in natural materials – not to mention living plants – are a perfect match for a bedroom. They add to a calm mood, with beautiful textures and colour variations that shift expression with the changing light in the room.

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The functional pop of colour

That’s one throw too many. Said no one, ever. Whether it’s to adjust sleeping temperature, keep your shoulders warm or simply light up the room, a proper throw gets the job done.

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Mind the light

Lighting is super effective for directing the dynamic of a space. For example, use lampshades that add a bit of nature and give a beautiful light-and-shadow effect on the wall. No wallpaper needed there.

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Oh, cushions! They discreetly tie together the style of any room they enter. Play with fabrics, patterns and colours. (And a cover change is as easy as it is effective.)

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Let your bare feet land on a soft rug in the morning, and chances are your day is off to a promising start. Let alone how good it looks.

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Including more senses is an easily overlooked way to create mood. Scented candles add cosiness, warmth and help create a relaxing atmosphere.

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A waste bin is good to have around when needed. And when it isn’t, it still contributes nicely to the room’s mood.

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No-strings-attached storage? Suctioncup hooks to the rescue. Arrange (and rearrange) to your heart’s content.

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Washbasins endure heavy traffic daily. Accessories can be a good way to add order while visually calming things do wn.