Finding your own style

Because of the increasing choice of materials available to us it is now easier to tailor our environment to our own individual taste.As such,your home and the way it is decorated says a lot about you.Some may decorate in an aspirational classic period style,some may opt for a look that is practical and easy to live with while others may choose to follow a fashion or trend.The most important thing is to create a space that you are comfortable living in.There are strong,fashionable trends that hit the headlines and make the pages of leading interior magazines,which may have an influence on the interiors market for a time,but they may not be right for you.Although a particular look may appeal,you may have to dilute or adapt it to suit your space and lifestyle.Start with the principal features,the clean lines and beautiful shapes,and then make use of ample storage space,editing down your possessions.In time,you may find you are throwing out more and buying less,slowly becoming a follower of the minimalist regime.You might find yourself inspired by a photograph of the inside of a fantastic house in a book or magazine.The key here is to think practically,analyze the picture and extract the elements that really appeal to you.Ask yourself what is it that draws you to that particular room.Is it the color of the walls?The style and arrangement of the furniture?The floor covering or the aspect of the room?Once you have worked out exactly what it is,then think through whether it is practical style for you and how it can be recreated.Will it work in your home and suit your lifestyle?Most importantly,is it just a fad that you will tire of?