Begin with the feeling

Before choosing a colour or a chair, consider the atmosphere. Is the room a retreat, a place for gathering, or a transition between the two? A clear intention makes the individual decisions more coherent.

Let the materials do the talking

The grain of timber, the movement in stone and the weave of linen bring detail without demanding attention. A restrained palette can still feel generous when those surfaces are allowed to differ.

Edit for a reason

Restraint is not an instruction to empty a room. It is a way of recognising what matters. Keep the piece with a story. Leave enough space to notice it. Let usefulness and feeling guide the final edit.

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