Susanna Reid explains why her 'tidy-ish' home brings her far more comfort than minimalism
The Good Morning Britain host chatted with woman&home about why she loves her relaxed family home
Susanna Reid likes her home to be “warm, welcoming and comfortable”, a personal space where perfection is left firmly at the door.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, who is thought to live in South London with her three sons, Sam, Jack and Finn, shared her philosophy on interior design, revealing how "comfort" and character are the most important considerations when it comes to decor.
Speaking exclusively with woman&home to celebrate our 100th issue, when describing her interior style, Susanna revealed that her home is "tidy-ish but not decluttered". Music to our ears; we are also big fans of the curated clutter trend.
Susanna goes on to tell w&h: "There are books and pictures and photographs everywhere. Lots of colour and flowers."
From this answer, we’re guessing Susanna might be a fan of the Bookshelf Wealth trend, a look and lifestyle choice that has been bubbling away for years on social media.
One thing is clear about this trend: It’s not about looking perfect or forcing a trend into your home that doesn’t feel authentic; it’s about curating items that are an extension of your memories, treasures and interests.
It’s a great way to make a home feel cosy and give your home personality. Susanna might favour books and pictures, but you can recreate the aesthetic your own way.
You can read Susanna's full interview in the November centenary issue of woman&home magazine - on sale now. Subscribe to the magazine for £6 for 6 issues.
"We love that the trend encourages people to display pieces they genuinely love, moving away from the pressure to conform to a cookie-cutter home," Charley Morgan, interior designer and director at Violet James Studio, previously told us.
"It inspires us to collect and curate meaningful ornaments and books, items that can evoke happy memories when glimpsed on your shelf.”
For Susanna, it’s these personal touches that make a home feel lived in and inviting, and it’s important that she feels “comfortable and cosy”.
What we love about what she shared is that she extends this feeling to every room, creating spaces to come together and connect beyond the living room. Perhaps unconventionally, she revealed she has a sofa in the kitchen - and it evokes this sense of slow living and not rushing the moment.
Describing how she’s created a space for people to wile away the hours in the heart of the home, she was quick to describe the kitchen sofa as one of her favourite pieces in her home.
She said, "I love the leather sofa in my kitchen for people to relax while I cook and don’t subscribe to the built-in kitchen look - I want people to know where the fridge is!"
It's a great argument for thinking beyond the living room. Create places where people can come just to be together.
