07/10/2026
Before I start sourcing pieces for a room, I always take a moment to look at what I’m actually working with 👇
1️⃣ Natural light: How does it change throughout the day, and which colours and textures will work with it? Can I add additional warm lighting to make the room more inviting?
2️⃣ Dimensions: Not just whether something technically fits, but whether the proportions of certain furniture pieces feel right and cohesive in the room. The room’s flow and energy is everything.
3️⃣ Existing finishes: Flooring, wall colours, cabinetry and anything else that’s staying all need to work with the new pieces. Who wants to repaint a room just to match furniture? Nobody.
4️⃣ What my clients ask for: Any personal or specific requests are my top priority. Beyond that, I think about how they plan to use the space. A family home, for instance, needs to work very differently from a space designed for one or two people.
5️⃣ How many pieces the room actually needs: Sometimes the answer is less than you think. I’d rather choose a few specific pieces than fill a room just for the sake of it.
A little planning before the shopping part of my process starts makes such a difference to how everything comes together 🤍
Get in touch if you need someone to do all the prep for your next move!