Fancy finding some warmth this winter from the pages of inspiring books and magazines?

Here are some tips on how to translate a page torn from a magazine and create the feeling in your home.

First up, I mentioned the feeling rather than the look – and that is the key when finding inspiration from someone else’s work. 

Boucle sofas and velvet drapes conjure up warmth and enveloping emotions, but you don’t need to change everything you’ve invested in before these trends to create a new vibe and up the glam. Find smaller items that have cuddly textures or shimmery liquid finishes. 

Local shops in our region excel at giving us cushions and throws that evoke the winter-getaway-haven spirit we love to cultivate on the South Coast.

If the pages from a magazine strike you as gorgeous but too bold, try translating the aesthetic to something that will serve your daily life well. 

A full shag rug may bring the drama you desire but it takes maintenance to look its best. So if you have a busy family home and a dog you may find a flat rug with a woven pattern that echoes the inspiration image is the way to go.

Inspiration images are fun and ultimately are there for you to take, twist, and make your own.

If you need a hand to make it happen, give decorator Asha Ardill a call.

www.southcoastcolour.com.au