Martha Stewart's rare stone lion statue teaches us a lesson in antique styling – it's an unorthodox way to enliven a room

Martha Stewart.

Decorative objects are not to be undermined when it comes to styling a room. While function is certainly important in terms of furniture, objects like statues and figurines, particularly antique ones, can add unique character to a space.

Case in point: Martha Stewart's home, which features a stone lion statue, as seen on her Instagram page.