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veryone wants their home to feel like a haven. For Claire Stewart at This Little House, creating a warm, welcoming space is all about getting the basics right, then bringing in pieces that you love. It’s no surprise that Furniture’s Village’s latest look, Saharan Sunsets, had instant appeal for her. ‘When I saw the Saharan Sunsets vibe,
I thought instantly, ‘that’s a bit of me’ because I want my home to
Claire takes her interior design cues from Scandinavian style yet doesn’t stick to it rigidly: creating a room where she can sit and enjoy the space takes priority. She leans towards natural tones for their longevity but styled with her own unique twist: introducing texture with throws, cushions and wall hangings. ‘The Saharan Sunset look shows how you can bring in complementing shades through accessories when you start with fairly neutral base pieces, such as a couch, armchair or rug, before adding beautiful burnt oranges, elements of pink, and even grey,’ says Claire. ‘The neutral tones warm the grey up so it’s not sterile. A splash of black adds an edge, especially when you’re dealing with so many neutrals. This look is like bringing all the tones of a stunning sunset, from oranges, pinks and browns through to the darker shades, into the room.’
Rich greens feature prominently in the Saharan Sunsets look - they’re a must for Claire when styling a soothing space. At home, she tends to achieve this by having plants dotted around, advising that if you’re not a plant person, you can create the same effect by going faux.
feel natural and not overpowered with too many different styles or colours,’ she explains. ‘If you have your core style and classic pieces in neutral tones, then you can introduce warm, rich shades with accessories that complement rather than clash – perfect for a living room.’
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INTERIORS INFLUENCER CLAIRE STEWART SHARES HOW TO CREATE A CALM, COMFORTING LIVING ROOM WITH
FURNITURE VILLAGE’S STUNNING SAHARAN SUNSETS LOOK
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CLAIRE STEWART,
THIS LITTLE HOUSE
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bourne Ottoman
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Her favourite way to add personality, though, is by incorporating multiple textures. ‘I’m a big fan of using different types and colours of wood as they add layers of texture,’ she reveals. ‘That’s where Furniture Village is fantastic because you can shop amongst lots of brands. For example, I love the Globe range of furniture in beautiful wood with a dark metal trim. The pieces are stunning but I probably wouldn’t incorporate all of them into a room. Instead, I’d choose the nest of side tables and add a black metal piece, such as the Elliot tray coffee table. They tie together without being super matchy. That’s what’s great about Furniture Village – you can be inspired by a trend, then make it your own by combining different brands.’
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Besides the huge array of well-known designers, high-street names and covetable own brands that make Furniture Village a one-stop style shop for quality furniture and accessories, Claire highlights how its wide range can help you to style a space. She advises finding a key piece and building your room around it. ‘For example, if you find a sofa you fall in love with, make it the focal point you match the rest of your items to. It could be as simple as finding a cushion you adore and pulling out colours from it to influence the rest of the room. Or, think about what you like about that cushion, then mimic those elements in elsewhere.’
Ultimately, for Claire, turning your home into a haven is about selecting the right elements, whether that means investing in timeless neutrals or adding pops of subtle colour to an existing scheme with lamps, cushions and throws. Pick the pieces that you love, and the rest will follow at Furniture Village.
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CLAIRE STEWART,
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