Aside from looking good, the things that you surround yourself with should mean something to you. A hint of personalisation is going to go a long way. You can do this, for instance, by staging a vignette of your own design or by having photos of family, friends and fond memories around. However, you can also do it by creating or upcycling some furniture of your own. Putting your personal stamp on your home is going to make it feel much closer to your heart than simply selecting whatever furniture and decor ‘works’.