Smart ideas for luxury living

We all want our homes to look effortlessly elegant and inviting but how easy is it to achieve the look? Follow our tips on how to transform your home by using clean lines and a crisp, white palette for a stunning, simple interior.

A home is an expression of ourselves. Anything that looks too contrived or precise can be a little off-putting and unwelcoming. But the sort of interiors that look thoroughly modern now seem to be thrown together with little effort and look warm and comfortable, combining an elegant mix of classic and contemporary.

Why white is right

Start with a clean, neutral background. Simple, serene and elegant, white or the palest neutral colour schemes are seen today as the staple of a modern interior. A rich, flat matt emulsion works well here to give a sense of warmth to the touch and eggshell on woodwork will produce a smart finish to your home.

Clean and fresh

Keeping everything clean and fresh helps to make a home feel more welcoming and inviting. Fill a clear vase with scented, white flowers. Open up your windows and let the sun shine in. Enrich your laundry by using new Bold 2in1 Infusions White Diamond & Lotus Flowers, a quality detergent and fabric conditioner that work together to give your bed linen a luxurious feel with a sheer, crisp, elegant fragrance.

Mixing old and new

An artless mix of old and new helps create the laid-back modern interior you are trying to achieve. Second-hand shops and boot fairs are a good place to source older pieces. Paint the frame of a large Victorian mirror white to transform it into a stylish, elegant centrepiece or have an old chair re-covered in white or bone linen. Combining older objects with contemporary furniture helps give a sense of connection to the past and makes a home look more unique and personal.

Period style

Be sensitive to the period of your property and make the most of the original features that still work well in a modern interior. Original parquet flooring can look fantastic with white walls and contemporary furniture. An original Edwardian mantelpiece painted white to blend into the white wall backdrop looks beautifully elegant and chic.

Avoid clutter

Don’t assume that laid-back elegance comes without a little effort! Try and make sure everything has a place. Recessed shelving, clever storage and a home without visible wires connecting up all the gadgets that we need for modern-day living will add a sense of calm and tranquillity.