马达克斯创意 | 不拘一格的彩色装饰魅力

Don't be scared of colourful fabrics.

Bruno Triplet is an amazing colourist; we use his fabrics in almost every project.

Don't slavishly follow trends

But use fashion as a starting point. On one project, we looked to Lanvin for inspiration. The result was an asymmetrical and voluminous set of curtains.

Glamorous Drawing Room - Maddux Creative have maximised space, light and played up period details - living rooms on HOUSE by House & GardenMichael Sinclair

Get out of bed early...

… and go to Kempton antiques market. It is a great source for quirky accessories and occasional furniture that won't blow your budget.

If you have a large space, arrange your furniture into smaller groupings

Bear in mind how people talk to one another. Each area should have its own visual identity.

Think of lighting as the 'statement jewellery' to a house

If you wear high street and set it off with amazing earrings, the whole outfit will look fantastic. Spend money on lights and be bold.

Paul Massey

Symmetry is not always necessary...

… but there is something that feels inherently right about a room with balance.

Don't be afraid to highlight ceilings and cornices

The transition from wall to ceiling can be a poetic affair if you pick out or gild some elements of the cornice, or paint the ceiling a dusky pink, which gives the feeling of a perpetual sunset.

A bathroom should feel like an extension of the rest of the house

It is one of those rooms where you can afford to be indulgent, so have antiques and layer fabrics or rugs. Brass and marble is another winning combination.

Put a vanity unit in front of a window if you can

It will wash your face with natural daylight.

Buy the best mattress you can afford

Norris Bedding, which has a showroom in south London, handmakes mattresses to our specifications.

Develop and maintain a good rapport with your builder

Being combative isn't conducive to getting the best results. Paying a little more for an excellent job will ultimately be worth it.