HOME EDITION
Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune, offers his tips for creating an inviting space WINTERSCAPE YOUR HOME 1. Move your accessories around so that they don’t remain static and invisible. 2. Switch cushion covers over to heavier fabrics, such as velvet, corduroy and wool. 3. Bring the outside in with pampas and berries in large textural vessels, or chestnuts and harvest fruits in shallow bowls and baskets. Also, don’t forget, lots of candles!
Switching from horizontal radiators to vertical might free up wall space, for instance, and the introduction of bolder colours means you no longer need to have a white box taking up a portion of a wall.” The timeless appeal of an Aga, meanwhile, has long been considered an aspirational addition to a home. While it has never gone out of style, newer models now offer more practical, efficient answers to cooking and heating. M & J Abbs, a home heating solutions expert with a showroom close to St Ives, agrees: “The new electric models offer so much more versatility. They have independently controlled ovens and hotplates, with a combination of cast iron and conventional cooking options.” From soft rugs to cosseting throws, the addition of tactile accessories and the layering of textures is a great way to create that homely feel. “You can instantly
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