An accumulation of furniture that spans styles and eras might sound fairly aspirational, but it’s also a fact of life. Most of us have squabbled over double-ups with a new partner, bought a ‘temporary’ sofa that’s still hanging around or inherited something we’d likely find hideous if it weren’t for its sentimental value.
Sometimes, as an interior designer, I get to put schemes together from scratch — but more often than not, there’s a dodgy old dresser or tired armchair that must be designed around. Here are my tips for mixing pieces and patterns with confidence.
