by Gina Ciancio, Style Curator 

Whether you’re building, renovating or simply want to redecorate a room, a mood board is a useful tool to use.

When redecorating or designing a space, it can be hard to visualise how your ideas will come together. What looks good on the pages of a magazine might not necessarily work when you bring 10 or more different ideas together or when you need to consider the constraints of your space.

Shelf styling, or shelfie stying as it’s more commonly known, is only gaining popularity as a way of adding a personalised and stylish touch to our homes.

With a few simple tricks and tips on what items to use and how, you can take your shelfie game from average to amazing!

1. Start with larger items first

Creating small arrangements or vignettes in the kitchen and bathroom is a sure way to turn a house into a home.

Not only can these arrangements look beautiful, helping to fill otherwise void spaces, they can also be incredibly functional.

Today I’m sharing my top tips on how to create different types of arrangements in these spaces.

Get inspired to create an outdoor space that feels like you’re on holiday while at home!

It’s easy to create an outdoor sanctuary, just follow these simple steps.

1. Outdoor seating

Start with relaxed outdoor seating. A lounge with separate armchairs is always a popular option as it offers comfort and flexibility – you can change the configuration depending on the occasion.

Today, I’m sharing my top tips on how to create an inviting guest bedroom.

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