5 DECORATING TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LUXURIOUS

Classic decor pieces provide the framework for a timeless setting that can easily be updated with small on-trend accessories. Here’s how.

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The art of creating a beautiful, comfortable and welcoming home is in creating a space with classic base pieces you won’t ever want to change, mixed with more current pieces you can swap out as styles and fashions change. Here are five of our most stylish must-haves for a designer-worthy home:



1. CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE FLOORING
This traditional choice is back in vogue (not that it ever really went out) and is being touted as one of the hottest flooring trends for 2022. Whether you choose classic black-and-white tiles, a monochrome rug or even paint or stain cement floors, this style will always add sophistication to a room.

Apart from laying the foundation for the rest of the space, good flooring goes a long way towards turning a house into a home. This look works equally well in modern, traditional, rustic or urban interiors. If changing your flooring is not possible, another option is black-and-white mosaics in a shower, or as a backsplash.

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2. A LEATHER SOFA
A leather sofa is one of the ultimate decor pieces for any home. Modern interpretations span anything from deep-buttoned Chesterfield sofas to sleek, Italian-designed L-shaped versions in a variety of colours. There is a style for every home, so choose one that best suits your taste and personality. Remember, this is a rather big investment, so opt for a piece that can grow with your family.



3. WORKS OF ART
Artwork never goes out of style. It need not be a masterpiece; think prints and posters, beautiful photographs, ceramic pieces and, of course, drawings and paintings big or small. Art is classic because it tells a story, and it imbues a home with unique character because it’s such a personal choice. Buy a few pieces you really love, and display them boldly. They could be the focus of a feature wall, perhaps painted in a contrasting colour to the rest of the room. A gallery wall is also a great option.

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4. FURNITURE PIECES WITH A STORY
A wonderful way to ensure a piece always has pride of place in your home is to choose one with a story. Vintage finds or heirloom pieces are great ways to instil your home with timeless elegance as well as quirk and personality. It needn’t be a big item such as a classic yellowwood dining table or chest of drawers – pretty ceramics, gorgeous brass bowls, vintage candle holders or a beautiful old lamp can work just as well.

5. CRISP, WHITE LINEN
Your bedroom should be a tranquil haven with beautiful bedding providing the ultimate in relaxation, and there’s no denying the timeless appeal of white bed linen. Invest in quality white linen that will not yellow easily and that’ll last a lifetime if treated well. Add interest with coloured throws or scatter cushions. If you want to keep it all white, a pro tip for a great looking bed is mixing various pieces of white linen – some plain, others embroidered or textured – for the ultimate ‘wow!’ factor.

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