Perfection has long been the benchmark of beautiful interiors. Crisp linens, untouched marble, immaculately styled shelves – these elements have defined what many of us expect from a ‘well-designed’ home. But increasingly, this kind of perfection feels a little distant.
Lovely to look at, yes – but often missing the warmth and individuality that make a house truly feel like home. Spend enough time scrolling through flawlessly finished spaces on Instagram and a pattern emerges: they are visually striking, yet reveal very little about the people who live in them. Complete, but not necessarily personal.
