Unique Styling Ideas to Steal from London's Top Interior Designers

1. For That Awkward Blank Spot

There are a few spaces where art just won’t work, and the abyss above a wardrobe or shelving unit is one of them. Enter crinkly blooms. Clusters of dried hydrangeas stacked haphazardly on top of a bookshelf in the living room of creative duo Buchanan Studio make for an unexpected – and romantic –

climax to draw the eye up.

3. Plant It, Pot It

If you’ve ever tried to spruce up a patio, you’ll know sourcing planters and pots of the more desirable variety quickly adds up. And don’t even go there if you’re after something super-size. This is why Beth Dadswell is thinking outside of the box with a repainted oil drum; it's a budget-friendly winner. Roomy enough to hold a small tree, in plain black it boasts simple industrial appeal.

5. Do The Colour Drench

Got a quiet weekend, some leftover paint and a creative itch to scratch? Then get colour-drenching. This trend sees the ceiling, woodwork and any decorative details native to a room get the paint treatment too. Not only does this make a room feel taller, it also feels cosy as you are wrapped in your chosen palette.

7. Let Those Shelfies Breathe

We get it - artfully styled shelves are for Instagram, not reality. But if your cookbooks are fighting to see the light of day and your utensils are spilling out of a pot, take time for a little faff-around. Turn books on their side with ceramics perched on top, and rotate your inventory to ensure everything gets its moment in the spotlight.