"When we did up our kitchen, we installed open shelving, without fully considering that we owned mismatched glasses and novelty mugs that came with Easter Eggs in the 90s, and we don’t enjoy dusting as much as some other people apparently do. Should we fully commit to styling and curation, or admit defeat and convert to cupboards?"

"We’re doing a complete renovation of our house and I really like the idea of fully and wholeheartedly committing to a ‘themed’ room (currently torn between a Mediterranean kitchen, a Parisian bedroom or a coastal bathroom). However, my husband is refusing to entertain the idea, saying it will make the house look like a boutique hotel and tank the value if we ever decide to sell. How can I convince him that it’s possible to carefully tread the line between 'inspired by' and 'accidentally cosplay'?"