A good interior starts with how a space is used: where you get ready in the morning, where you work, where people gather in the evening. Once those scenarios are clear, layout, materials and light fall into place.
Planning
List the zones and what happens in each. Plan furniture together with power points and lighting, not after the renovation is finished.
Materials and colour
A calm base of natural tones and textures outlasts several rounds of textiles and décor. Accent colours are easier to introduce through furniture and accessories than through wall finishes.
Light
A single ceiling fixture rarely does the job. We explain how to combine ambient, task and accent light in Lighting in interior design.