That’s the impression you get from the home of interiors influencer @oliviahardyhome, where her rooms all share the same warm, grounded character. Colours, textures and small details repeat from corner to corner, so each space feels distinct but still part of one story.
Using her interiors as inspiration, this guide explores five gentle ways to create that same sense of flow in your own home – starting at the bedside and ending at the breakfast bar.
1. Start the Story at the Bedside
Flow begins with the first space you see when you wake, and in most homes that’s the bedroom. In Olivia’s room, the bed is dressed in crisp white bedding with layered throws in deep olive and soft neutrals, paired with warm wood on the bedside and a woven basket underneath.
The olive wall, terracotta cushion and textured knit throw all work together to create a palette that feels rich but still calm. You can recreate this by choosing one or two grounding colours – such as olive, clay or warm beige – and repeating them across your bedding, throw and cushions.
A set of white Egyptian cotton sheets makes the perfect base, allowing your deeper tones to stand out without overwhelming the space. Once you’ve set this colour story at the bed, you can begin to echo it in the next room.
For more tips on getting the bed right, you might like “Five Instagram-worthy styling tips for your bedroom.”
2. Repeat Small Details with Candles and Accessories
One of the simplest ways to link rooms is through small, repeated details. Here a warm glow, soft cream label and natural textures in the background mirror the tones used elsewhere in the home. The same idea works beautifully in your own space: choose one or two candle styles or vases and let them appear in different rooms.
Place a softly scented Hampton and Astley candle on your bedside table, another on a console by the dining table, and perhaps one more on the kitchen island for evenings.
Keeping the vessels similar – even if the scents differ – helps the eye move easily from one area to the next. The result is a home that feels considered and pulled together, simply through repeated, comforting rituals of light and fragrance.
If fragrance is a key part of how you like your home to feel, our guide “Scent styling: fragrance ideas for every room” is a helpful next read.
3. Use Pattern and Artwork to Anchor Open-Plan Spaces
In the living and dining area, the large landscape mural acts as a quiet focal point that both zones share. The striped armchair picks up tones from the mural and introduces a bold pattern that still feels harmonious, thanks to its earthy palette.
Because the mural stretches across the corner of the room, it visually connects the seating area with the dining table beside it.
You can borrow this idea by choosing one strong feature – a mural, large artwork or even a rug – that can be seen from more than one space. Reflect its colours in nearby textiles, such as a cushion on the sofa and placemats on the dining table.
When patterns like stripes or checks appear in more than one room, they create a gentle rhythm, guiding your eye around the space without feeling overly matched.
4. Style the Dining Table as a Bridge Between Rooms
The dining area in Olivia’s home feels like a natural link between the softer living space and the more functional kitchen. A solid wooden table, simple runner and generous vase of greenery and flowers anchor the room, while the colours echo both the mural and the tones used in the bedroom.
The styling is relaxed rather than formal – plates, glassware and tactile napkins keep the look inviting and easy to live with.
Think of your dining table as a bridge between zones and style it with that in mind. Choose a centrepiece that reflects the palette of your bedroom and living room, then layer in ceramics, glassware and woven placemats that nod to the textures in your kitchen.
Keeping the table set with at least a runner and vase, even between meals, means it always feels connected to the rest of your decor rather than an afterthought.
5. Carry the Look Through to the Breakfast Bar
The kitchen completes the story. Here, striped bar stools at the breakfast bar echo the armchair in the living area, while soft green cabinetry and warm brass lighting tie back to the natural tones used throughout the house.
The white countertop keeps things bright and clean, allowing accessories – wooden utensils, simple jars and a single plant – to add just enough character.
To create similar flow, bring one or two elements from your other rooms into the kitchen. That might be repeated stripes on cushions or stools, the same style of candle you’ve used elsewhere, or a matching vase filled with greenery.
Even something as simple as neatly folded, good-quality hand towels in a colour that links to your bedroom or dining space can make the kitchen feel like part of one continuous, well-thought-out home.
For more inspiration on small touches that have a big impact, take a look at “Small home upgrades that make a big difference” and “Warm home décor ideas: six ways to add natural comfort.”
Final Thoughts
Creating flow through your home doesn’t mean every room has to match. By starting with a joined-up palette at the bedside, repeating key textures and patterns, using candles and accessories as quiet links, and treating your dining area and breakfast bar as bridges between spaces, you can make your whole home feel more harmonious.
A few considered choices – crisp bedding, a favourite candle, a repeated stripe or a simple vase of greenery – are often all it takes to connect each corner into one welcoming, well-balanced space.
