Interior design tips for a more sustainable home

As Oliver says, organic-based designs, patterns and textures reminds us of positive experiences we’ve had within nature and have been shown to reduce stress, creating a calming, restorative quality in the home. Numerous studies have found that wood reduces heart rate and has a calming, restorative effect. Its repetitive patterns and textures, warm tactile feel, and the way light reflects off it, help us to reconnect with nature and strengthen our inherent love of it. The same principles also apply to the home – so wooden shutters and blinds like these in Oliver's spare bedroom not only look great but can be good for your health and well-being too.

For the perfect blend of style and practicality, Oliver chose an innovative Transition blind for his kitchen.

These clever blinds combine two fabrics in one blind, giving you the flexibility to combine colours and performance attributes to create different moods, adapt to specific environments and reflect the changing light levels throughout the day.

Oliver chose Malbec White to make the most of the sunlight during the day, while the warm tones of Grenoble Chocolate create a cosy ambience for the evening.

Oliver teamed his Thermal blinds with luxurious blue curtains for a double insulating layer. The pairing not only looks great‚ but is extremely effective in reducing heat loss through your windows, helping you to create a more energy efficient home.

For rooms where you want additional light control as well as warmth, team thermal curtains with blackout blinds. They're a great way to minimise light levels in your bedroom to create a restful environment for sleep.