The most memorable interiors are the ones that feel personal. Great design makes a beautiful foundation, but it’s individual expression that turns a functional kitchen into a kitchen you don’t want to leave. The art selected to grace the walls, the ceramic bowl of matchboxes collected from world travels, the bright casserole crowning the range—these small touches offer glimpses of someone’s unique story. You can’t duplicate personal style, you can only embark on a journey to discover your own. You only need to be a student of the world and learn to trust your instincts. And of course, add in the final touch of Le Creuset and watch your kitchen come to life.
Always Be Noticing
Perhaps it sounds obvious, but the first step toward embracing your personal style is knowing what it is. What do you like? What do you dislike? What draws you like a magnet? The best way to figure this out is to plunge right into the search. Immerse yourself in visual environments that are ripe for responding: art museums, flea markets, estate sales and antique shops, for starters. Purchase the items that strike you. Put together items you enjoy and when you view the combined results in a room, it will bring you joy and happiness.
Nature, restaurants and even your own closet can all provide clues to the kinds of colors, patterns and textures that resonate with you. Pay attention to the world and let the things that spark inspiration set your course.
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Discover the Joy of Colour
The use of colour can be intimidating, but it’s one of the most important elements of distinctive personal style. Incorporate colours that evoke emotion in you when you see them. Colours that make you feel joyful, tranquil, or take your breath away. For some, a colour palette that sparks joy might be a clean, restrained palette with pops of warm accent colours. On the other side, more color means more joy, as in vibrant maximalist spaces.
Green and blue are the best colours to first introduce into your colour palette since they look good with anything and bring an added freshness and vitality. If you are feeling bolder, then you can use yellows, which literally bring in the sunshine. Bright colours such as purples, oranges and reds can be introduced next, using accent pieces such as pillows, tablecloths and artwork.
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Personal taste is what makes you feel good in your space; trends are what others tell you is stylish.
Trust Your Instincts
Design is meant to develop and evolve over time—like good wine or fine cheese. Don’t let future concerns like resale appeal or changing trends muddy your perspective right now. Embrace what you love and trust the process. Personal taste is what makes you feel good in your space; trends are what others tell you is stylish. Instead of chasing whatever design fads are popular now, slowly curate a mix of family heirlooms and modern elements that make a kitchen beautiful and livable.
Listen to your heart and the result will be a kitchen that feels comfortable, collected and compelling. Trusting your instincts is the foundation for curating a distinct, confident space. From there, all you need to do is add in Le Creuset for a final touch that is both functional and beautiful, essential and expressive.
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