
An easy way to create a beautiful bathroom is by adding an indulgent freestanding tub. Positive space will be filled by essential sanitaryware items like the toilet and sink, but you can also elevate these pieces. The bathroom is often where we retreat for some essential me-time, and should be a luxurious yet tranquil sanctuary.

A few decorative objects, like wooden boxes and trugs, and glass bottles, finish the look. The beautiful Sebastian Cox kitchen by deVOL below shows how a timber island and cabinetry, along with a Smeg fridge and wooden dresser, fill the positive space with functional yet organic textures, and there's enough negative space left around them so the room doesn't feel cluttered.Įven the dresser is filled with just the right amount of ceramics to strike the perfect balance of characterful but not overcrowded. You can also add texture through positive space in your kitchen cabinets. In the kitchen above, you can see how a rustic farmhouse-style kitchen island has been used in the positive space to add an earthy, warm feel, as well as cleverly serving as a dining table. Not to the point of being cluttered, but to create a cozier, homey feel. 'For example, modern farmhouse decor tends to be relatively balanced in spacial use, though sometimes it's a little heavier in positive space use. 'Positive space, the space occupied by objects, is made up of things like furniture, art, and other decor elements,' say the experts at Frontier Designs. (Image credit: The Expert / Amber Interiors)
