Traditional design transcends the centuries and can be a great way to incorporate eye-catching antiques and intricate craftsmanship that you can fall in love with. This style takes its cues throughout England, France even the rest of Europe and the Far East through time and incorporates historic design elements that have lasted from the 18th century to today. Even if traditional colours, patterns and textures do not suit your personal style, the principles of symmetry and cohesive furnishings are universal creating a calming ambience. Warmth is the watchword where subtle yet bold accents bring a room to life, with ornate forms to match. These thought through characterful details can strike a conversation giving a sense of refined elegance and luxury.

However, this does not mean a pastiche to the past and blending traditional designs with modern styles can create the perfect balance that ensures that your house feels like home. Take your cues from history and interpret it in ways that fit your story in order to curate your own space, in other words strive for timelessness. Aim to build a sense of heritage with pieces across eras and styles to portray how the home has evolved over time and how this will continue into the future. Any antique ornaments that stays true to their neoclassical artistic and cultural roots will feel right at home here, as long as it speaks to you.

In achieving this look, you can focus on a few key central ideas from maintaining symmetry and order, using intricate interior architectural details such as at cornices, purposeful placement of chandeliers and bookcases, to subtle use of classical fabric patterns such as damask and dark wood. Classical furniture sets can act as the bedrock of the space from which light touch, modern accessories and lighting can build upon and lift. Settling on the bedrocks, mixing co-ordinated palettes and patterns or allowing them to run throughout rooms will unify the home and ensure that the whole is even greater than the sum of its parts. As long as you prioritise comfort you cannot go far wrong. Unlike the safety of the show room, a home has to be adaptable for family life for decades to come. Finally, your magical touch will really shine through in the ornate detail giving your home depth.

Taking this on board, you can craft a heritage piece that is truly captivating that grows with you and you can love for life.