Something I discuss often is the idea that if you feel confident with your design style, with the colours you like, and the elements that are pleasing to your eye, you’ll feel comfortable and settled at home. You won’t have any of those annoying niggles and little things you’d want to change. You’ll finally be able to relax.

I still don’t disagree with this, but in thinking about design in this way, I’ve not left much room for exploration.

We know that over time fashions and trends change. We see it in clothes, interiors, music and art. Trends come and go. It’s ok to follow them, it’s perfectly fine to ignore them.

But if you choose not to follow the trends, even if you choose to pick a style you love and stick to it, you still need to allow yourself some wiggle room.