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THESE WILL BE THE TOP HOME DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2020, PART 2

Your cheat sheet for what's trending right now.
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THESE ARE, HANDS DOWN, THE BEST BUYS AT PROVINCIAL HOME LIVING’S MAJOR SALE

The essentials on sale now. Yes, please.
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THIS IS THE FIRST THING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER NOTICES WHEN ENTERING A HOME

A better home awaits.
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THE TOP 8 DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2020

New looks to welcome the new decade.
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GET THE PARTY STARTED; HOW TO BE THE PERFECT HOST

How to set the scene.
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July 31, 2019

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THIS IS THE FIRST THING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER NOTICES WHEN ENTERING A HOME

A better home awaits.

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January 8, 2020

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THE TOP 8 DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2020

New looks to welcome the new decade.

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December 18, 2019

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GET THE PARTY STARTED; HOW TO BE THE PERFECT HOST

How to set the scene.

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November 20, 2019

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IT’S OFFICIAL: THE MOST POPULAR SYDNEY STORE AMONG THE STYLE SET

This is must-know shopping all in one place.

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November 12, 2019

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HOW TO DO LESS + ACHIEVE MORE IN 2020

What's really worth your time.

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Call it a response to the societal chaos that 2019 wrought, but in 2020, the idea of home-as-sanctuary will be stronger than ever. Head to the blog for your cheat sheet on our predictions of what’s trending and ending for the year ahead, Part 2. At www.melissapenfold.com this week. Say helllo to provenance. Tap link in bio to find out the new IT building material with sustainability top of the agenda that’s been right under our nose for centuries. Repost @condenastproperty @chateaustvictorlacoste #design #houseandgarden #outdoors #garden #trend #green #blue #future #homeinspo #homedecor #poolside #landscape #life #easy #relax #style #melissapenfold

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The most common mistake we see in table settings? Overmatching. Everything can be perfect, everything can be the best but you want to avoid it looking like a showroom setting. We always put a few things on the table that have a story - pieces we already own. Interweaving treasured pieces into tablescapes is the recipe for something that’s meaningful to you. Another tip? Try straightening things: the simple act of aligning tables and chairs can bring instant elegance. Head to the blog to find out the secrets to throwing a great party - and the best way to plan it. Tap link in bio to discover WHAT drives everything! Repost @exclusiveitalyweddings #party #entertain #design #tabledecor #host #tableinspo #tablesetting #decor #hostess #outdoors #italy #style #melissapenfold

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Unless interior design is your profession, you may not be aware of the most common mistakes when arranging furniture in the home. Often people have good taste, but they don’t know how to lay pieces out. One of the biggest no-no’s is placing your sofa directly against a wall. It’s an incredibly common decision people make, because it’s counterintuitive. Pieces of furniture need breathing room, and the visual effect is more pleasing when they are pulled out a bit from being flush with the walls. Don’t decorate another room without heading to the blog to find the first thing an interior designer notices when entering a home. From the number of cushions on the sofa to how shelves are arranged which can have a huge impact on the overall feel of a room. Tap link in bio to discover decorating don’ts everyone makes that you can fix quickly. A better home awaits! At www.melissapenfold.com now. Repost of @marionlichtig’s Cornish residence - a great lesson in decorating via @houseandgardenuk #interiors #interiordesign #homeonspo #decor #homedecor #design #interiordesigner #houseandgarden #inspiration #style #house #beautiful #melissapenfold

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What 2020 has in store for you, according to the top design trends? We are becoming more thoughtful about our homes, what we bring into them and simple traditionalism is showing up gracefully with updated fixtures in contemporary shapes. It’s a simple choice: either embrace the chaos or cultivate the calm using natural materials and neutral colours. Head over to the blog to check the looks we’re endorsing, the ones that truly capture the mood at large, which you need to know about to be completely up-to-date. From the way things are made, to what we buy and social purpose. Tap link in bio for the things that have become victims of their own success - and what’s hot for the new year. Repost @ashleytstark @divine_design_decor #trends #design #interiordesign #symmetry #entry #houseandgarden #homeinspo #topiary #house #green #lights #outdoors #style #beautiful #melissapenfold

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We are thinking about wellness in a more everyday way, for 2020. Whatever your style: there are lots of easy ways to get your daily dose of positive vibes. Surround yourself with a pleasing pastel palette, plant sweet-smelling flowers, press play on your favourite song for improving your mood; take a conference call from the sofa - because these days, there’s really no place like home. Head to the blog to find out dog tired trends like the once popular colour grey that are starting to make your home look long in the tooth. And why there’s an increased tendency towards finishes with old world charm for the new decade. Why antiques and hand-me-downs are gaining value as a more up-to-date choice for calmer, softer living. Tap link in bio to discover why there’s a new kind of living taking place and home really is where the heart is. Repost glorious @provencepoiriers #trends #design #houseandgarden #france #provence #jardin #flowers #colour #style beautiful #country #melissapenfold

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Call it a response to the societal chaos that 2019 wrought, but in 2020, the idea of home-as-sanctuary will be stronger than ever. Head to the blog for your cheat sheet on our predictions of what’s trending and ending for the year ahead, Part 2. At www.melissapenfold.com this week. Say helllo to provenance. Tap link in bio to find out the new IT building material with sustainability top of the agenda that’s been right under our nose for centuries. Repost @condenastproperty @chateaustvictorlacoste #design #houseandgarden #outdoors #garden #trend #green #blue #future #homeinspo #homedecor #poolside #landscape #life #easy #relax #style #melissapenfold

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The most common mistake we see in table settings? Overmatching. Everything can be perfect, everything can be the best but you want to avoid it looking like a showroom setting. We always put a few things on the table that have a story - pieces we already own. Interweaving treasured pieces into tablescapes is the recipe for something that’s meaningful to you. Another tip? Try straightening things: the simple act of aligning tables and chairs can bring instant elegance. Head to the blog to find out the secrets to throwing a great party - and the best way to plan it. Tap link in bio to discover WHAT drives everything! Repost @exclusiveitalyweddings #party #entertain #design #tabledecor #host #tableinspo #tablesetting #decor #hostess #outdoors #italy #style #melissapenfold

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Unless interior design is your profession, you may not be aware of the most common mistakes when arranging furniture in the home. Often people have good taste, but they don’t know how to lay pieces out. One of the biggest no-no’s is placing your sofa directly against a wall. It’s an incredibly common decision people make, because it’s counterintuitive. Pieces of furniture need breathing room, and the visual effect is more pleasing when they are pulled out a bit from being flush with the walls. Don’t decorate another room without heading to the blog to find the first thing an interior designer notices when entering a home. From the number of cushions on the sofa to how shelves are arranged which can have a huge impact on the overall feel of a room. Tap link in bio to discover decorating don’ts everyone makes that you can fix quickly. A better home awaits! At www.melissapenfold.com now. Repost of @marionlichtig’s Cornish residence - a great lesson in decorating via @houseandgardenuk #interiors #interiordesign #homeonspo #decor #homedecor #design #interiordesigner #houseandgarden #inspiration #style #house #beautiful #melissapenfold

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What 2020 has in store for you, according to the top design trends? We are becoming more thoughtful about our homes, what we bring into them and simple traditionalism is showing up gracefully with updated fixtures in contemporary shapes. It’s a simple choice: either embrace the chaos or cultivate the calm using natural materials and neutral colours. Head over to the blog to check the looks we’re endorsing, the ones that truly capture the mood at large, which you need to know about to be completely up-to-date. From the way things are made, to what we buy and social purpose. Tap link in bio for the things that have become victims of their own success - and what’s hot for the new year. Repost @ashleytstark @divine_design_decor #trends #design #interiordesign #symmetry #entry #houseandgarden #homeinspo #topiary #house #green #lights #outdoors #style #beautiful #melissapenfold

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We are thinking about wellness in a more everyday way, for 2020. Whatever your style: there are lots of easy ways to get your daily dose of positive vibes. Surround yourself with a pleasing pastel palette, plant sweet-smelling flowers, press play on your favourite song for improving your mood; take a conference call from the sofa - because these days, there’s really no place like home. Head to the blog to find out dog tired trends like the once popular colour grey that are starting to make your home look long in the tooth. And why there’s an increased tendency towards finishes with old world charm for the new decade. Why antiques and hand-me-downs are gaining value as a more up-to-date choice for calmer, softer living. Tap link in bio to discover why there’s a new kind of living taking place and home really is where the heart is. Repost glorious @provencepoiriers #trends #design #houseandgarden #france #provence #jardin #flowers #colour #style beautiful #country #melissapenfold

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