HAPPY HOME
TV PERSONALITY RYLAN CLARK GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HIS HOME
TV presenter and BBC Radio 2 host Rylan Clark lives in Essex.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO THE SECOND YOU WALK THROUGH YOUR FRONT DOOR?
Kick off my shoes, put the kettle on, put my feet up on the sofa and watch the telly!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY AT HOME?
I’m often out and about during the day so it’s in the evening when I get home. I love to light a candle with a really nice scent - relaxation vibes all the way.
WHERE’S YOUR HAPPY PLACE AT HOME?
At the end of a long day working, I love nothing more than curling up on the sofa and chilling out. I have a Joules Ashwicke sofa from DFS that has a soft velvet fabric and deep comfortable seats which makes it the perfect place to relax.
WHAT’S ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE?
Ear plugs - so I can block out the sound of my unwanted house/ garden guest, Patrice the pheasant!
WHAT’S YOUR HOME ADDICTION?
I love creating a cosy atmosphere, so scented candles are a must for me. Weird and wonderful items are also my thing, like my regal portrait and mermaid tail.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SHOP TO BUY HOMEWARE FROM?
I’m all about embracing my personality and finding unique items that reflect my style and DFS have made it so easy as they had so many options that fit my unique style choices, from sofas to rugs. I lived in Ibiza for a while and I travel a lot, so I also like picking up unique pieces from my travels.
WITH YOUR HOME DECOR, WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE A MINIMALIST OR A MAXIMALIST?
I’d say my style incorporates both minimalism and maximalism. I like my home to look sleek, smart and sophisticated, so I have dark walls, but then I love to contrast that with bold statement pieces like my royal blue sofa, which really pops against the monochrome look, and black and gold accessories, which I think add a touch of class to any space. I love to incorporate my personality into my home and it’s easy to change it up with accessories, too.
WHAT’S YOUR HOME PET PEEVE?
Shoes on my beige rug or someone sitting on my corner of the sofa!
WHAT SMELL SAYS ‘HOME’ TO YOU?
Anything with incense.
DO YOU HAVE A BAD HOME HABIT YOU’D LIKE TO QUIT?
Walking around naked - luckily it’s private where I live!
WHAT CHORE DO YOU LOVE?
I don’t mind giving the living room a bit of a tidy, as long as I have my tunes on.
WHAT CHORE DO YOU HATE?
The dishes!
WHAT IS THE ONE HOME APPLIANCE THAT YOU COULDN’T BE WITHOUT?
I have a dry cleaning machine so it’s good to chuck yo
