Decorate Differently to Everyone Else

Your home is where you should feel free to take risks and embrace your quirks. It's where you should feel instantly comfortable and happy when you walk in your front door. Avoid "rules" and don't be afraid to go the unconventional route — why do the same as everyone else? You do you!

Here are five ways to decorate differently.

1. Choose pieces for your home that express your personality and experiences — it makes for a much more interesting interior. Lighting can make or break a room. It's all about mood. Banish the overheads and instead hang a pendant low in a corner for an unconventional approach and layer your lighting with lots of table lamps for atmosphere.

2. Textural homewares will amp up any space. Mix materials and finishes to create depth and a more eclectic feel. This beautiful handcrafted vase from our Abigail Ahern edit is big on texture and will add extra oomph to any space. Left on its own as a piece of sculpture or filled with faux stems, it is a beautiful piece.

3. You can never have enough lamps! Instant mood-enhancers — dot them everywhere to create warm pockets of light for atmosphere and cosiness. Our Akito Lamp is handcrafted in creamy eco mix giving it a beautiful texture, topped off with a jute lampshade for a soft glow.

4. Add playful, quirky accessories that create talking points. This ceramic sculpture celebrating the voluptuous womanly form adds character to any display.

5. Add character and soul with vintage, reclaimed or salvaged pieces that are full of stories. These reclaimed wood figurines have been handcrafted by local artisans in India — each one completely unique, its design decided by the artisans themselves.

Have fun creating a home you love!

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