ShythreloichelilInterior Styling Guide
Essential principles and practical tips from shythreloichelil to help you create beautifully curated spaces.
Your Styling Journey
Follow these fundamental steps to approach your interior project with confidence.
Define Your Vision
Before purchasing anything, take time to understand what you want your space to feel like. Gather inspiration from magazines, digital platforms, and places you have visited. Notice patterns in what attracts you—certain colours, textures, or atmospheres. This clarity will guide every decision.
Assess What You Have
Walk through your space with fresh eyes. Identify pieces you love, items that could be repurposed or refinished, and things that no longer serve you. Often the most successful interiors blend cherished existing elements with thoughtfully chosen new additions.
Establish a Colour Foundation
Select a cohesive palette of three to five colours. Start with a dominant neutral, add one or two secondary tones, and introduce accent colours sparingly. Consider how natural light affects colours throughout the day in your specific space.
Layer Textures Thoughtfully
Texture creates visual interest and tactile richness. Mix smooth with rough, soft with hard, matte with glossy. A velvet cushion against a leather sofa, a woven basket beside a sleek side table—these contrasts bring depth and warmth.
Consider Scale and Proportion
Furniture and decor should relate harmoniously to your room's dimensions and to each other. A small room can accommodate larger pieces if they are few and thoughtfully placed. Vary heights and sizes within a vignette to create visual rhythm.
Styling Secrets
Insights from the shythreloichelil team to elevate your interiors from ordinary to exceptional.
- Group objects in odd numbers for visual appeal
- Hang artwork at eye level, approximately 145cm centre height
- Leave breathing room—not every surface needs decoration
- Incorporate something living: plants add vitality
- Mix eras and styles for character and authenticity
- Invest in quality lighting—it transforms everything
Space-Specific Guidance
Tailored advice for different areas of your home.
Living Room
Create conversation zones with furniture arrangement. Anchor seating with a rug, ensure adequate lighting for various activities, and display personal collections that spark joy and conversation.
Bedroom
Prioritise comfort and calm. Layer bedding for luxury, use blackout options for quality sleep, and keep surfaces uncluttered. Soft lighting and personal touches create a restful retreat.
Kitchen
Balance functionality with style. Display beautiful cookware, incorporate herbs or greenery, and use clever storage to maintain clear worksurfaces. Lighting should be bright and practical.
Bathroom
Elevate daily rituals with spa-like touches. Plush towels, elegant containers for essentials, fresh florals or plants that thrive in humidity, and ambient lighting transform this functional space.
Home Office
Design for productivity and wellbeing. Position your desk to maximise natural light, invest in ergonomic seating, and surround yourself with objects that inspire focus and creativity.
Entryway
Make first impressions count. A statement piece, practical storage for everyday items, and good lighting welcome you home and set the tone for the spaces beyond.
Rooftop Garden Suite
How we transformed a compact penthouse corner into a layered retreat with biophilic touches and flexible seating.
Design Moves
A curved banquette softened the angular architecture, while a low-profile planter brought greenery without blocking skyline views. We layered linen sheers with blackout tracks for day-to-night comfort.
Need Professional Guidance?
Our team at shythreloichelil is ready to help you bring your vision to life. Contact us for a personalised consultation.
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