Tips for adding the finishing touches to a home
- Working with a set colour palate is the key to defining a beautiful room. Working with neutral colors keeps things looking consistent. Colours ranging from silky charcoal to romantic creams, can infuse a room with sophistication and posh charm. Neutrals are also a great way to support brights, bolds, pastels and more without causing any overwhelming issues.
- A lot of people opt for blinds today, which creates a more minimalistic atmosphere rather than curtains. Carpets, upholstery, & curtains give a room softness and creates a more luxurious atmosphere. Both backgrounds set the tone for art pieces and furniture.
- People often try to model their home after a hotel or hotel lobby. This is a completely wrong approach, as it is often impersonal and lacks warmth. Draw inspiration from it and create your own style.
- Use furniture that will create that ultimate look. Fabric couches are great for smaller spaces whilst Genuine Leather furniture creates a strong statement in larger spaces. Our signature Carolina Genuine Leather sofa is the epitome of luxury, and creates a warm lived-in feeling. https://leathergallery.co.za/collections/leather-sofas/products/carolina-pistagobi-3s-p
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- People don’t really pay attention to the size of a rug, which is a very important element in designing a room. A big rug in a large space makes the room incredible, drawing all the pieces in the room together.
- Be sure to have chic lampshades. Step back to smaller, simple things.
- Another important element to use are flowers and plants in the home. It’s so beautiful to have something alive in the house, like a fern or some kind of plant or tree. It brings life into the house and sets a warm and homely feel.

- Nothing is prettier than candlelight when you entertain. You dim the light in the room and it just feels so romantic and pretty. It’s just about creating atmosphere.

- You have to have a few beautiful accessories to ground a room. This is what separates a generic room from a very personal-feeling room. These days there is a lot more accessibility to really special items - you can look at really chic interiors and find more affordable ways to find those things.Â
- Collectables make fantastic conversation pieces. Whether it’s Chinese porcelain, or a sculpture, there are so many things you can collect that will make your home very personal. When you travel, buy beautiful objects that you love and will give your home a particular identity. Remember however, to always maintain a focus, and don’t make your home look like a souvenir store. 
Nothing wrong with souvenirs, just make them special.