Looking for more home design inspiration? For styling tips, interior design trends and roundups of the hottest new furniture on the market, visit sitchu.com.au/home-design Enhancing Aesthetic Appeal Through Furniture and Arrangement Claudia suggests that rearranging existing furniture or adding new pieces can enhance a room’s aesthetic appeal without structural changes. “Many things need to be considered when making these small changes,” she explains. “It’s a matter of playing around with scale and symmetry to get the right look.” Adding Depth with Textures and Fabrics The use of different textures, such as fabrics, rugs, or wall coverings, can contribute to a dramatic transformation in a space’s ambiance, Claudia emphasies. “Using wallpaper or a more dramatic paint colour will change the mood of the space instantly,” she notes. “Rugs are key, getting the size right and the tone will help differentiate the space and anchor standout furniture pieces.” Strategic Lighting Changes for Mood Alteration The stylist advises that strategic lighting changes, including fixtures and placement, can alter a room’s mood and perception. “All lighting should be dimmable in every space so you can change the mood as required,” she suggests. “Ambient lighting is only necessary for non-high function rooms like a kitchen.” Art and Decorative Elements as Focal Points Carefully chosen art pieces and decorative elements can serve as focal points to bring personality and style to a room. “Sometimes all a room needs is one piece of art to bring it together,” she says. “The colours and mood of the art can dictate how you feel when you walk into the room.” Don’t Overthink It Claudia suggests curating and arranging homewares such as throw pillows, vases, and ornaments to revitalise visual appeal. “The key is to not overthink it and to curate the selection,” she says. “Trust your eye and start with more, then reduce. Pillows are an easy way to update a sofa, and you don’t need many to make a huge change.” In the current economic climate, we’re all looking for achievable and affordable ways to elevate our living spaces without breaking the bank. Interior Designer Claudia Lambert shares the minor yet impactful changes that can breathe new life into any home. 11 “People don’t have the money to overcapitalise on their homes right now, so making minor changes that have huge impact is the key. This can include repainting internally and externally, painting joinery, changing hardware, and updating fixed lighting. You can make a significant impact by changing the home’s palette.” — Claudia Lambert Image Credits: Left: Chloe Lambert, Top: Alana Landsberry, Above: Hannah Blackmore SITCHU MAGAZINE
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