Life can be very stressful, especially with small kids at home, but there's some simple changes we can make to our home décor to bring in the zen!
Interior designer Jacqui Naughton says we should never underestimate the power of lighting.
"It can change the look of your space. One of my favourite tricks is to use lots of lamps around the home.
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"The correct mounted lighting pieces add an extra interest feature plus they bring warmth and ambience to your room. Mounted lighting is very on-trend at the moment and adds luxury to the room without breaking the bank."
She also believes that accessories, soft furnishing and accent pieces can instil further calm in the home - scroll through the gallery to see her top picks!
You can get more interior advice from Jacqui by following her on Instagram @old_school_house_1952
Stem wall lamp in satin nickel, €26, woodies.ie
Isla bamboo table lamp, €109, foxford.com
Isla bamboo floor lamp, €189, foxford.com
There’s nothing as nice as adding accessories to shelving, units and fireplaces to give a homely, lived-in feel. Baha vase, €79, foxford.com
Bring cabinets, shelves and TV units to life with things you love including vases, picture frames, old books and foliage with your own unique stamp. Cherry blossom single stems, €23 for set of two, marksandspencer.com
Eccles round mirror in clay 1000x1000mm, €246, mcvannfurniture.com
Soft furnishings are an important part of styling couches, chairs and beds. Khaki triple stripe velvet piping cushion, €95, helenturkington.com
During the winter months, using plenty of cushions and throws gives a feeling of warmth while adding texture, colour and style. Foxford Dunloe mohair throw, €150, foxford.com
Foxford Woollen Mills and Helen Turkington’s throws and cushions last forever and are timeless. Foxford Lacken cashmere and lambswool throw, €169, foxford.com