What if changing how your home feels didn’t require a renovation?

What if it started with noticing what’s already there — and being brave enough to see it differently?

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of stepping into homes across the world — for books, magazines, brands and beautiful clients. And time and again, I’ve witnessed how the most powerful transformations aren’t always the biggest or most expensive.

They’re the ones that help people feel more connected to their space — and to themselves.

Here are 15 ways to begin…

01. Rethink your layout

Sometimes the most transformative shift is simply reworking what you already own. Try changing the orientation of your sofa, or moving your dining table closer to the light. You’ll see your space — and how you use it — in a whole new way. Even bringing your sofa off from the walls can make a room feel more intimate and inviting.

02. Edit your surfaces

Clear your coffee table, kitchen bench or bedside table. Then, style it with intention: a stack of books, a candle, a small bowl. Less clutter, more calm.

03. Create a moment

Choose one corner — a nook, shelf or even a hallway — and give it some extra love, even better if it’s a space you see often. Add a beautiful artwork, your favourite books, or a ceramic bowl that deserves its moment in the spotlight. One beautiful moment can change how you feel about your whole home.

04. Elevate your everyday

Simple changes can make a difference. Swap a plastic laundry basket for woven natural fibres. Upgrade your dish brush. Light a candle while you clean. Small rituals change how we experience our space.

05. Bring in life

Fresh flowers. A potted plant. Herbs on your windowsill. Living elements bring energy and softness to any room. Always carry a pair of secateurs in your car in case you can forage from nature.

06. Edit your art

Take everything off your walls and rehang only what feels aligned with how you want your home to feel. Negative space is a powerful design tool. Use it to establish the feeling you want to experience in each room.

07. Use scent as a styling tool

Fragrance creates mood. Try essential oils, a candle, or natural incense to bring a sensory layer into your styling. Avoid synthetic scents.

08. Refresh your textiles

Swap out cushions, and throws to reflect a new season. Every spring we bring out the seagrass rug, and in autumn we switch it for a Moroccan wool rug that is cosy under-foot.

09. Curate a cohesive palette

Walk through your home and notice the colour story. Are there too many directions? Could you limit your palette to a few tones that flow from room to room?

10. Style with books

Books are one of my favourite styling props. Stack them under a lamp, place them on your kitchen bench, or open one on a coffee table. They tell stories — yours.

11. Layer your lighting

Often overlooked, lighting plays an important role in creating atmosphere in your interiors. It can act as art for your walls too. Layer your light sources. Turn off overheads in the evening and use lamps to create pools of warmth. The mood instantly shifts.

12. Embrace your entry

The entrance sets the tone. Clear the clutter. Add a small rug, a bowl or box for keys, a fresh floral or foliage stem. Make it feel like a welcome embrace.

13. Look up and down

Often we style at eye level and forget the rest. Try a beautiful basket on the floor. A pendant light with presence. Every detail adds up.

14. Create a visual story

Add pieces that tell your story — a handmade bowl, a photo from a favourite trip, an object from nature. These are the touches that make a house a home.

15. Listen to the space

Every home has its own rhythm. What does yours need right now? More light? More softness? Less stuff? The answers are often already there — we just have to listen.

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