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It’s fair to say HBO’s hit TV show Succession has more than its fair share of talking points: family feuds, betrayal, corporate power dynamics and constant one-upmanship are enough of a reason to tune in. But ‘quiet luxury’ has also become synonymous with the Roy family and their extravagant lifestyle, and a growing interior and fashion trend. Those opulent penthouses and sleek boardrooms, tasteful retreats and elegant townhouses all nod to a minimalism that whispers wealth without shouting about it.

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The lights are dimmed but for the sparkle from the giant disco ball, Tainted Love is playing on the stereo as you mix up a few martinis and a cheese plate and settle into your corduroy sofa awaiting your guests to kick off New Year’s Eve. Oh, yes, among the avant-garde, retro interiors trends are still making waves, especially in party season when the fun, sexy and sophisticated side of retro design resonates more.

It’s the season of crackling fires and cosy winter wools, the fluffier the better. I mean, who doesn’t love a sofa that looks like a giant teddy waiting to give you a bear hug or a soft faux-fur throw that you can curl up inside? Woolly interiors, in all guises — sheepskin, faux fur, wool, bouclé, teddy, fleece — have been doing the rounds for a number of years, both on the catwalk and in the home. Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Chanel regularly dip into the fluffy trend, with the former claiming he will never again use real fur in his collections.

Something that piques your eye, a conversation starter, that last-minute addition to finish a space. The French even have a word for it: objet d’art — those smaller items that often tell the most interesting stories. It could be a figurine or a ceramic bowl, a unique vase or sculpture, bookends or classic busts. Functional or decorative, these pieces have a very definite aesthetic purpose that is essential to any interior.