Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's one item every home should have this winter

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, the flamboyant interior designer known for his eclectic taste in home design, has teamed up with wallpaper brand Galerie for a bold and vibrant new collection.

In an exclusive chat, he shares his thoughts on creating a living space that reflects your individuality, preparing your home for winter, and his unexpected must-have as the nights get darker.

Personal touch He believes in adding a personal touch to your space, saying, "Surrounding yourself with personal items heightens the senses and creates a visual journal that communicates the soul to a room,".

He adds, "From family heirlooms to newly acquired pieces, their worth is sentimental rather than monetary.These choices often elicit memories and milestones from our lives." Follow the patterns Laurence also emphasises the importance of patterns in interior design, stating, "Pattern is the little corner of interior design that separates a man from the animals." He continues, "A room without pattern is a room without romance, without storytelling.