Curated spaces

Already a go-to for maximising the light and creating the illusion of space in a room, clever positioning of mirrors can create a stylish focal point. Placing a wall mirror near a window will help reflect the natural light into the room, and if you have a dark or awkward corner where furniture won’t fit, an impactful mirror is a way to bring some beauty.

Hang several mirrors together on a wall in a hallway for a decorative effect that operates like functional wall art, bringing design details to an often-forgotten area. Choose mirrors with matching finishes and frames in the same colour palette or material, or mix it up with different shapes, sizes and finishes to suit your aesthetic.

The vases in our homeware collections are more like works of art and can lift a room even without the addition of flowers. Choose from ceramic styles with bold wax-resist finishes, or mouth-blown glass styles that bring a kaleidoscope of colour and pattern. Add miniature bud vases along a windowsill to catch the light or place a large showstopper on a table or shelf to brighten up a functional space.

Our Home & Gift styling team suggests lining up similar colours of vases in varying heights along a dining table as a colourful centrepiece or grouping together clusters on a shelf or console table to add a little drama and depth. OB’s Art Director Dan likes to throw out the rule book when it comes to styling vases for photo shoots. ‘You’re not limited to using flowers, so go wild,’ he urges. ‘Try choosing greenery instead, such as eucalyptus, a selection of interesting twigs or pussy willow, depending on the season.’

There’s nothing more uplifting than filling your home with personal prints and memorabilia. Not only does it create a conversation starter when guests come round, but surrounding yourself with happy memories is the ultimate mood-boost.

Create a real wonder wall by adding wall art throughout your rooms. From eye-catching quotes and graphics to pretty paintings and hand drawn illustrations, you can match print to personality. Looking for variation? Go for our mix & match designs. Choose from 18 playful and uplifting prints that can be paired with any of the seven coloured frames - then swapped around when you want to mix it up. Curate your own combinations to suit your mood and decor for an impactful wall space.

For a more personal curation, bring several photo frames together on a shelf or mantel, varying size and shade or keeping colours tonal for a more uniformed look. Think about your grouping as a collection, sticking to a theme for the snaps contained within your frames, maybe selecting photos from one particular event to create a story. Pull together the memories you’ve collected over the year - ticket stubs, postcards, souvenirs - and display them alongside holiday photos or family snaps for a themed gallery wall.