How to Style Your Home Like a Designer: 7 Tips for Effortless Elegance
At Elm & Grey, we believe that your home should reflect your story. Through thoughtful styling and timeless pieces, you can create spaces that feel luxurious, lived-in, and truly personal. Whether you’re updating a room or starting from scratch, these 7 interior styling tips will help you bring designer-level elegance into your home.
1. Start with a Cohesive Colour Palette
Choose a calming, neutral base and build from there with accent colours that reflect the mood you want to create. Think soft taupes, warm greys and muted greens paired with richer tones like ochre, rust or midnight blue. Sticking to a palette keeps your space feeling intentional and cohesive.
2. Layer Textures for Depth Luxury is in the layering. Combine materials like velvet, linen, mohair and boucle to add visual interest and tactile appeal. Try mixing our Carnelian velvet cushion with the textured Bouclé with Band, or pair our Citrine Lumbar with the structured Onyx print for a look that’s both cohesive and full of depth.
3. Use Fragrance as a Design Element Scent is often overlooked in interior design, but it plays a vital role in creating atmosphere. A luxurious candle or diffuser can transform how a room feels. Explore our hand-poured candles and artisan diffusers in bestselling fragrances like Myrrh & Tonya or Blackcurrant & Tuberose to complete your sensory experience.
4. Style in Threes The "rule of three" is a stylist's best friend. Odd numbers are visually appealing and create balance without symmetry. Use this principle to group candles on a tray, cushions on a sofa, or faux stems in a vase. Our curated cushion trios take the guesswork out of styling and ensure your soft furnishings always look considered.
5. Let Statement Pieces Shine Every room deserves a hero piece. This could be a bold artwork, a sculptural vase, or a statement tray. Our White Distressed Bobble Vase or Luxury Black Walnut Ottoman Tray are perfect examples—eye-catching and functional, they ground a space and spark conversation.
6. Seasonal Switch-Ups Keep your home feeling fresh by making small seasonal changes. In spring, add lighter colours and greenery; in autumn, opt for warmer tones and rich textures. Our faux florals, seasonal cushions, and earthy-toned trays make it easy to update your home without a full overhaul.
7. Don’t Overcrowd Space is as important as style. Avoid overcrowding surfaces and furniture—give your favourite items room to breathe. A curated look always feels more luxurious than a cluttered one.
Great style doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few thoughtful touches and a focus on quality over quantity, you can create spaces that feel refined yet relaxed. Explore our full range of home accessories, luxury fragrances, and interior design services to begin your transformation.
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