Styling Tips

A mulberry dining setting with flowers and vases
The Art of Gifting: How to Choose a Meaningful Home Gift
Unlike a voucher or something chosen from a list, a home gift says something specific: that you paid attention, that you thought about how this person lives, that you chose... Read more...
A mulberry velvet bed with cushions
How to Layer Your Bed for Winter
Nothing is as cosy as a well-layered winter bed – the depth of texture, the richness of colour, the sense that someone has thought carefully about what goes where and... Read more...
A bunch of cushions all tucked up on a wooden bench with a side table
Earthy Palettes: Bringing the Australian Landscape Indoors
At Aura Home, the Australian landscape has been a quiet thread running through our design philosophy since founder Tracie Ellis established the brand in 2000. The earthy tones, natural fibres... Read more...
A sofa in a living room with cushions and two throws draped on it.
How to Style Cushions on Your Sofa Like an Interior Designer
A sofa without cushions is just furniture – but with the right ones, it becomes the centrepiece of a room. Colour, shape, texture, proportion and number: get these right, and your... Read more...
Mini Gingham bedding in Clay on a bed with a throw draped over it – there's a lamp and books next to the bed
How to Prepare the Perfect Guest Room
A well-prepared guest room is cosy and inviting – not a hotel room, but something warmer than that. A space that says: we thought about you before you arrived. The bed... Read more...
A series of velvet cushions on a couch with a hanging pendant light above
How to Make Your Home Feel Cosy This Winter
Creating a cosy home isn't about a major overhaul or spending a lot of money. It's about understanding what makes a space feel warm and inviting texturally, visually, atmospherically, and... Read more...
How to Layer Lighting in Your Living Space
How to Layer Lighting in Your Living Space
Most people, when they think about decorating a room, think about furniture, colour and textiles. They think about what goes on the walls and what sits on the shelves. Lighting,... Read more...
Green cushions with a cup of coffee and a book on a wooden corner bench
Reading Nook Ideas: How to Style a Space for Slow Living
There is a quiet rebellion happening in living rooms and corners of bedrooms across the country. People are reclaiming a small patch of their home and declaring it off-limits to... Read more...
Haven Towel Set in Mulberry and Pecan in a Bathroom
Creating a Spa Aesthetic in Your Home Bathroom
There is a particular kind of calm that a well-designed bathroom offers. You step in, close the door, and for a few minutes the rest of the house stops existing.... Read more...
A beautifully made bed with books and lamps next to it
Cotton or Linen? How to Choose the Right Bed Linen for You
When it comes to creating a bedroom you truly love sleeping in, few decisions matter more than the fabric your bedding is made from. Two of the most popular, and... Read more...
Woman folding a throw in a living room styled for autumn
Autumn Home Styling: Warmth, Texture and the Art of Layering
There's a particular beauty in the shift to Autumn.  The key to styling your home well through this transitional period isn't choosing between warmth and breathability. It's learning to layer... Read more...