QuelthorssvordInterior Style Guide
Your roadmap to creating organic, nature-inspired interiors. Follow these steps to transform any room into a sanctuary.
How to Style Your Space
At quelthorssvord, we believe styling is a journey. These foundational steps will help you approach your interiors with confidence and creativity.
Assess Your Space
Begin by observing how light moves through your room at different times of day. Note existing architectural features, and consider how you use the space. This understanding forms the foundation of thoughtful design.
Define Your Palette
Choose a colour scheme rooted in nature. Earth tones, soft greens, warm neutrals, and gentle blues create a calming backdrop. Limit your palette to three or four core colours for cohesion.
Layer Textures
Organic styling thrives on tactile variety. Combine rough linen with smooth ceramics, woven baskets with soft wool throws. Each texture adds depth and visual interest without overwhelming the eye.
Curate Meaningful Objects
Every item should earn its place. Select furniture and accessories that tell a story—whether it is a handcrafted vase, a vintage find, or a family heirloom. Quality always trumps quantity.
Embrace Imperfection
Organic design celebrates the handmade and the slightly irregular. A warped pottery bowl or a naturally weathered wood table adds character that mass-produced items cannot replicate.
Lighting Tip
Use warm-toned bulbs (2700K–3000K) to mimic the golden glow of natural sunlight, especially in living and sleeping areas.
Plant Tip
Introduce greenery at varying heights—floor plants, shelf arrangements, and hanging planters—to draw the eye upward and add life.
Storage Tip
Choose storage that doubles as decor: woven baskets, vintage trunks, and open shelving keep clutter at bay while adding style.
Art Tip
Lean artwork against walls for a relaxed, gallery feel. Mix sizes and frames, but keep a unifying element like colour or subject matter.
See the palette before it lands at home
We assemble a tactile storyboard for every project—capturing paint finishes, fabrics, flooring, hardware, and art tone so you can feel the room long before installation day.
Daylight calibration
Samples are tested under morning, noon, and evening light to avoid colour surprises.
Touch-first sourcing
We prioritise textures that feel restful to the hand—soft, matte, and low-glare.
Circular options
Each board lists reclaimed or rental alternatives to keep the footprint light.
Styling Different Spaces
Each room has unique needs. Here is how quelthorssvord approaches different areas of the home.
Living Room
Focus on comfort and conversation. Arrange seating to encourage interaction, and anchor the space with a natural-fibre rug.
Bedroom
Prioritise calm. Soft linens, blackout-friendly curtains, and minimal decor create a restful retreat for better sleep.
Kitchen
Emphasise function with style. Open shelving, wooden utensils, and ceramic containers keep essentials accessible and attractive.
Bathroom
Spa-like simplicity wins. Natural stone, fluffy towels, and potted ferns transform the bathroom into a sanctuary.
A 90-minute home refresh
A quick sequence to revive any room without a full redesign.
Declutter pass
Fill one tote with items to rehome. Surfaces clear, mind clear.
Swap textiles
Rotate throws and cushions; introduce one contrasting texture for depth.
Light layers
Re-aim lamps, add a warm bulb, and light a candle to soften edges.
Greenery & scent
Add one leafy stem and a gentle diffuser to cue a calmer rhythm.
Need Personalised Guidance?
Every home is unique. If you would like tailored advice from quelthorssvord, reach out for a personal consultation.
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