For an opulent and luxurious interior, opt for interesting fabrics and textures

Photo: Neale Smith
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Gold medals

Rhonda Antique Gold Mirrored Tray – Rectangular, £28, Artisanti

Large Antiqued Gilt Oval Wall Mirror, £95, The Farthing

Faux Snake Plant, £29, West Elm

Liv Mango Sideboard, £745, Tikamoon
Knock out

Island II, from £1,728, Ludlow Stoves

Wildlife Botanical Tiger Art, £25, Lola Design

Charnwood Sofa in Hard Wearing Velvet Mallard, £ 2177.50, Darlings of Chelsea
Magic touch

Lulu Atlas Pouff, £179, Made.com

Kossett Major Twist Plus in Marrakesh, £19.99 per sqm, Carpetright

Icon Printed Persian Rug in red and blue, £209, Cuckooland