The urge to decorate one's home is a universal human instinct, whether that home is a hut or a palace. Colour may be the most obvious and dramatic embellishment, but textural contrasts will also delight and intrige the eye and are guaranteed to enliven any interior. Going global offers an alternative to minimalism and the sterility of the perfect finish.Instead, global style celebrates the natural finishes and handcrafted appeal of so many homes around the world and aims to capture something of their charm and individuality.