Interior Styling for Real Homes: Ideas, Advice & Inspiration
I’m an interior writer, stylist, photographer for interior magazines and a Sunday Times best selling author, sharing ideas to help you style your home with confidence and ease. this blog is about interior styling for real homes.
If you love interiors and want your home to feel stylish, pulled together, yet still personal, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll be sharing styling advice to help you edit, layer, and finish your home with confidence, alongside articles on what’s happening in the interiors world — from design events and colour stories to features on interior gurus.
I also take you on tours of beautifully styled homes from around the world, offering inspiration and styling ideas to steal for your own space. Ultimately, I’ll show you how a little bit of styling can be transformational and take your home to a whole new level.
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Outdoor Table Ideas: beautiful tablescapes and stylish outdoor dining sets
From stylish outdoor dining sets to beautifully layered table settings, discover outdoor dining ideas to transform your patio, terrace or garden into a relaxed and inviting entertaining space. Explore outdoor furniture, table styling, lighting, cushions and candles for effortless alfresco living.
WOW!house 2026
WOW!house 2026 is back with 22 beautifully designed spaces created by some of the world's leading interior designers. From colour-drenched salons and immersive bathrooms to elegant bedrooms and outdoor spaces, join me on a tour of my favourite rooms, the key interior trends I spotted and the styling ideas you can take home.
The Creative Eye of Holly Becker
Discover the creative world of Holly Becker — founder of decor8, bestselling author, stylist, and creator of The Eye - her brand new creative community. In this Interior Spotlight feature, I explore Holly’s unique approach to interiors and creativity, and explore why she continues to inspire interior lovers around the world. I will also share with you how you can join her studio and be part of her creative world.
Gorgeous nightstand Ideas for a Stylish Bedroom
Looking for gorgeous nightstand ideas for a stylish bedroom? From rustic mango wood bedside tables to luxurious black and brass designs, discover beautifully styled nightstands to suit every interior style along with practical bedside styling tips.
Inside some of the Most Beautiful Vacation Rentals: with Styling Ideas to Steal
From a mirrored house in Mexico to rustic English barns and stylish Scandinavian cabins, these extraordinary vacation rentals are full of inspiring interior design and styling ideas. Discover the elements that make these spaces so special and magazine-worthy from layered textures and statement pieces to thoughtful styling and atmospheric interiors.
Inside JTH Tucson: One of the World’s Most Stylish Vacation Rentals
Discover the beautifully designed interiors of JTH Tucson, a soulful desert retreat blending global influences, natural textures, and thoughtful styling perfect for ideas your own home or vacation rental.
Outdoor Sofa Ideas: The Stylish Centrepiece for your Outdoor Space
From curved boucle designs to modular corner sofas and timeless rattan styles, outdoor sofas have become every bit as stylish as indoor furniture. In this feature, I explore the latest outdoor sofa trends, weather-resistant materials, styling ideas, and practical tips for creating a relaxed outdoor living space with rugs, cushions, greenery, and layered textures.
How to Style Kitchen Shelves - Creating Beautiful, Everyday Displays
Discover how to style kitchen shelves with everyday items like chopping boards, tableware, glassware and cookbooks, layered with plants and home decor for a beautifully curated, lived-in look.
Stylish Daybed Ideas for Patios, Terraces and Gardens
Discover stylish daybed ideas for patios, terraces and gardens, from high-end designer pieces to creative DIY options that bring comfort and a relaxed, resort feel to your outdoor space.
Outdoor Rug Ideas to Transform Your Patio, Terrace or Garden
Looking for outdoor rug ideas? Discover stylish ways to transform your patio, terrace or garden with rugs that add warmth, texture and colour. From practical weather-resistant designs to natural woven styles, this guide shares inspiring ideas for every type of outdoor space.
Styling a Beautiful, Timeless Home: Inside Interior Designer Katie Fischer’s Curated Home Décor World
Come with me inside interior designer and social media sensation Katie Fischer’s home for a serious dose of styling inspiration—think calm neutrals, gorgeous texture, antique touches, and curated décor pieces that make every corner feel warm, elegant and lived-in.
Alternative Bedside Table Ideas for a Stylish Bedroom
Looking for alternatives to a traditional bedside table? From stools and tree trunks to vintage crates, hat boxes, and built-in ledges, these creative ideas show how a bedside table can become a stylish feature in its own right.
Outdoor Cushion Styling Ideas to Elevate Your Patio, Terrace or Garden
Discover outdoor cushion styling ideas to elevate your patio, terrace or garden, from bold colourful prints and botanical designs to subtle stripes and elegant neutrals.
London Design Week Spring 2026: My Styling and Design Takeaways
In this article, I’m sharing my highlights from London Design Week Spring 2026, from beautifully styled showrooms and spring blooms to the interior design trends and ideas that stood out most.
Outdoor Living Space Styling Ideas for Patios, Terraces and Gardens
Whether you have a balcony, decked area, courtyard, terrace or garden, a few easy layers — outdoor cushions, throws, mirrors, rechargeable lamps, planters and rugs — can turn it into a gorgeous outdoor living room and a seamless extension of your home.
Styling with Spring Flowers - vase arrangements that look effortlessly chic
Bring the joy of spring indoors with effortlessly chic vase arrangements using both faux and real blooms. In this post I’m sharing my favourite styling tips—plus a real cross section of vases, from rustic terracotta and stone pots to vintage green-tinted glass and colourful statement pieces—to help you create a fresh, uplifting look in every room.
From Fallen Trees to Forever Pieces: Handcrafted furniture and home decor from salvaged urban trees
Discover how salvaged urban trees are turned into handcrafted furniture and décor — from statement tables and benches to sculptural bowls — celebrating natural grain, texture, and sustainable luxury design.
Vintage-Filled Small Home Tour: Styling with Reclaimed and Repurposed pieces.
Step inside The Little Gate House, a vintage-filled small home built in place of an old garage. Interior designer Helena Impett has transformed this compact space using reclaimed materials, preloved furniture, and beautifully repurposed pieces to create a home full of character, texture, and timeless style. Discover how to style a small space using vintage finds and thoughtful interior details.
Home Decor Essentials to Style Your Home and Make a Room Feel Finished
In the article I am going to look at actual interior home decor essentials that make a room look finished. It’s the details that add style, personality and tell a story. I’ll introduce you to the key home decor essentials that make a space instantly far more stylish including rugs, table lamps, mirrors, cushions, throws, plants, books, vessels and vases.
Shelf Styling Ideas: How to Decorate Different Types of Shelves
From floating shelves to vintage units and tiny picture ledges, shelves come in all shapes and styles—and when styled well, they can transform a space. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favourite shelving ideas, including how I’ve styled shelves in my own home and in homes I’ve photographed. Whether you're working with a kitchen nook, bathroom alcove, or living room wall, you'll find creative ways to decorate shelves that feel personal, practical, and effortlessly stylish.
