How you organise your interior space is paramount – from balancing colour schemes to hanging artwork, planning lighting and even positioning curtains. The smallest detail can be the difference between a fabulous space and a complete flop. To help you avoid any decorating faux pas, we've rounded up some of the interior design trade's best-kept secrets. Shh – just keep it quiet...
A staple in the interior design repertoire, the gallery wall is an exercise in creativity and balance – but not even the experts get it right the first time. To achieve that Instagram-worthy display, map out your design beforehand. Cut out cardboard templates of each frame you want to hang and arrange them across the wall with Blu Tac until you find a combination that works, then simply swap for the real thing!
