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DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Choose the right accessories to finish a great interior says Louise Bradley

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ccessorising and dressing of a
room are an essential aspect of
any project. Without carefully selected
accessories a room can feel stark,

extra moments once the balance has been found.
market in Paris or the exquisite souvenir bought while
travelling that add a personal touch to your home. These
and personal living space. Placing them throughout your
home truly adds an individual touch and enhances the

adding the shoes, bag and jewellery to a
beautiful little black dress.
It is fascinating how something as simple as a vase, a lamp
or a selection of cushions can completely change the look and
feel of an interior. Which is why I have put together a tightly
edited collection of accessories, to include a stunning range
of lighting, soft furnishings and beautiful decorative objects
in a combination of colours, textures, shapes and sizes that
or a faraway summer home.
Accessories are a quick and easy way to update either a
tired bedroom, drawing room or other living space.
console with fresh and interesting items, it is possible to revive
an area of your home that has for so long, been so familiar.
Changing something as simple as the pictures in your

Remembering to readjust the lighting to catch the most
beautiful aspect of each piece will instantly focus the eye,
turning each object into a focal point for conversation.
Together with this, hanging a piece of artwork that subtly
reinstates the colour scheme of your accessories, allows your
eyes to drift soothingly over the room and throughout your
home.
Grouping accessories symmetrically will also create calm
and avoid an area feeling cluttered or overwhelmed with
detail.
I am always surrounded by inspiration. From the colour
schemes in the window displays of my favourite labels to
installations in the V&A or the Design Museum in London.
Inspiration is everywhere and can encourage anyone to
space.
I also always keep in mind that accessorising is about

translucent glass sculpture will not only invigorate the space
but your senses when in it.
This, combined with a change of cushions on the sofa
in various textures, colours and sizes will alter the entire
mood of a room. Light pastel linens in the summer work
wonderfully for a fresh and airy ambience, switching to
strong jewel velvets in the winter to create warmth and depth.
Achieving the correct aesthetic between personal and
decorative items can be ex G&V