How 'intentional clutter' can bring joy to our homes

More is more with considered use of some of what we fancy, writes Kya deLongchamps

No one does luxury like Jonathan Adler and here less is more in a light-drenched space filled with personality pieces to look at and enjoy; accessories suppliers include House of Fraser Ireland.

The festive season is the perfect time to experiment with the fascinating winter fashion for “intentional clutter”. In late November, the aesthetic guard-rails come down, as we layer on sumptuous, childlike joy in predetermined staging, all over the house. 

I’m not a fan of cooked-up trending, but this one — well, I’m very curious about this one. It’s shot through with commonsense and a kindly dare to change. So, what does intentional clutter imply, and how can we stir this Instagram sensation into our everyday spaces year-round?