Moving into a new home always inspires us to update our living spaces. It’s the fun part of moving – deciding where everything fits best and what to add where. We all want to create a beautiful home, but you should also consider the impact of your interior living space on your mood, health and well-being. The way you design the interior of your home can have a documented affect on your emotions and perceptions.

Here’s some tips for creating a sophisticated yet peaceful space – after all, your home ought to be your retreat!

Texture

A sophisticated space doesn’t need to be complicated or ornate. The finishings chosen for AERIS like the Essastone benchtops and oversized feature pendant lights create an elegant base for owners to add their special touches to. Why not bring in some texture with a traditionally hand woven rug? Rugs like those from Armadillo & Co add dimension to a room and are delightful to the touch. The best bit? Armadillo & Co’s rugs are 100% handmade using Fair Trade practices. We are also loving warm metals like copper and brass add richness to a room – try a copper centrepiece on the table or bring in texture from your side table with a table lamp with a brass shade.

Layering

Layering decorative objects and soft furnishings can create a glamorous, tailored touch while still being very liveable. Think about mixing fabric and leather furniture and even layering your curtains – add one sheer and one opaque. If you are layering objects creating different heights and depths to give the eye plenty to look at.

Foliage

Plants are not only fantastic for cleaning the air, they can make a grand statement too. Strelitzia or better known as Birds of Paradise are stunning when they bloom, but even more beautiful are the oversized thick waxy and glossy leaves in full height against a neutral wall. The Fiddle leaf fig or ficus lyrata has also been trendy for years and should be considered if you want a room to have a wow factor. The irregular flat shape of the leaf is impressive and the plant can grow up to 3 metres indoors.

Simplicity

Ever wondered why nice hotel rooms feel so relaxing? Apart from the obvious luxurious features, they tend to keep things simple. Bathrooms are light and bright, with clear vanity space and benches. Hide all your products out of view when you’re not using them, keep a few towels rolled up on a bathroom stand and add a splash of natural greenery and you’ll find yourself much more relaxed and your home feeling much more sophisticated and clean.

Ambient Lighting

Adding soft, layered lighting can make the room and create the perfect atmosphere. Add lights at different heights – floor lamps, wall lamps and hanging pendants can all work together to give a soft finish or a bright impact.

Check out these interiors blogs for more fantastic ideas:

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