When it comes to styling there are no set rules. Styling is a labour of love, a way to showcase your personality, your treasures and ultimately create a space that is special to you and evokes joy.

Now, I know that I just said that there are no rules, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t have a few top tips to ensure you get it right.

RJ Living | Essential Shelving Unit - Small

My top 5 styling tips to create a functional space you’ll love with RJ Living:

1 - Layers

Layers in heights, layers in groups, layers textures, layers in the literal sense (think a stack of books or magazines). Layering brings visual interest, adds in a three dimensional effect and overall is more aesthetically pleasing.

2 - Texture

Using multiple materials in your styling pieces brings visual interest and personality to the space. Think ceramics, glass, metals as well as flat, shiny, rough, smooth or fluted - the more the merrier.

3- Colour palette

The world is your oyster here and the colour palette you create should be one that makes you happy as well as ties in with other elements in your home. A good way to start is by choosing a hero piece such as an artwork and creating your colour palette around it. Tonal is usually a nice way to start, if you have something terracotta then why not create a whole palette around earthy hues - mustards, rusts, burnt orange, nudes and cream.

4 - Greenery

Bring it to life! Adding living things, such as plants and flowers really does bring the space to life. A pot with Devil’s Ivy cascading down over a shelf or a bunch of simple white tulips in a gorgeous vase will both bring some serious wow to the style stakes! Greenery adds texture, a sense of home and of course, another layer!

5 - Space

Don’t ever forget that creating space for your items to breathe is just as important as the styling itself. Less is more, always.

I was so excited to create these beautiful spaces with none other than furniture and homewares brand royalty, RJ Living. RJ Living have the most beautiful collection of furniture and decor items which makes styling a total dream.

The Haven Collection has to be one of my all time favourite ranges by RJ Living due to its curved leg structure, boxy upper design and natural Oak finish - all these elements combined ensures that it is a versatile piece for across the home. I love that ehe doors are effortlessly recessed into its frame, housing generous storage within its doors and drawers as it elevates the designer look and craftsmanship.

Toasty Autumn tones make me so happy, their earthy goodness brings a sense of warmth and calm to any room. The Swell Arm Chair by RJ Living has curves in all the right places, is a toasty terracotta tone and is of course a statement piece in the best possible way. Oh and did I mention comfort? This baby has it all!

RJ Living | Haven Entertainment Unit + Swell Armchair

If you have the space, adding in shelving in the way of free standing unit or wall mounted shelves is a wonderful way to showcase decor items and bring extra personality into your room. The Essential Shelving unit from RJ Living melds simplicity and elegance for spaces big and small. Bold, horizontal shelves appear suspended as they float atop curved supports, adding structure but softness to this timeless design. Made from solid American Oak this shelving unit will stand the test time. If floating shelves are more your style, RJ Living a huge range to suit all styles and homes.

See the full collection of furniture, art and homewares from RJ Living online at www.rjliving.com.au or in store at 508-510 Bridge Road Richmond VIC 3121.

SHOP THE LOOKS

Essential Shelving Unit - Small

|Top Shelf |

Memphis Vase Large - Sorrel

Memphis Vase Medium - Sand

Billie Planter Medium - Dune

Timeline Print - The Poster Club

|Middle Shelf |

Nought Object Large - Forest Brown

Arc Tray Small - Sand

Ribbed Petal Vase Large - Nude

| Bottom Shelf |