INTERIORS ▲ 'I'M CERTAINLY NOT A FAN OF BARE ROOMS... MINIMALISM IS JUST NOT PRACTICAL, ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE KIDS AROUND' is the key to having a systematic home that works. But storage itself doesn't solve the problem - you need to have a system in place within it. 'Some people claim you cannot have too much storage, but I think you can. Remember, you need to be able to fill it - sensibly.' LESS IS MORE A home where an owner's personality is subtle but visible is charming and unique. And according to Sarah, a few high-quality items are better than none at all - or a room full of tat. 'One or two items that mean something to you and your family is much better than lots of trinkets that you don't need,' she says. 'Avoid clearing away too much clutter, though - a er all, it is meant to be a home.' www.athomemagazine.co.uk OCTOBER 2017 | 137