THROW OPEN THE WINDOWS

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CORNER SOLUTION Where a window is close to the corner of a room, a single drape held with a tie-back will maximise available light.

OPEN & SHUT

Colourful shutters add instant personality, but are also a flexible option. Open them wide to let natural light pour in, or close them to create ambience. Classic hardwood shutters, from £156 a sq metre, California Shutters (californiashutters.com). Find similar table and chairs at Habitat, light at Ikea and blanket at Amara (amara.com) IN THE PINK Dip-dyed linen is a light, eye-catching choice for glass doors that lets sunlight shine through. Curtains made up in Hortelano fabric, £96 a metre, and walls in Kalamia wallpaper, £69 a roll, both Callista by Clarissa Hulse for Harlequin (harlequin.uk.com). Other items, stylist’s own

PRIVATE LIVES

For light and privacy, try decorative window film. It works well with neutral blinds, too. Window film, from £7 for 50cm, Purlfrost (purlfrost.com). Other items, stylist’s own LAYER UP

Balance patterned curtains with a solid colour behind them to enhance the design and add extra insulation for cooler months. Front curtains in Majolica fabric, £79 a metre, rear curtains in Brera Lino fabric in Cornflower and Pearl, both £59 a metre, chair in Iridato fabric, £95 a metre, all Designers Guild (designersguild.com)

FLORAL FANCY

Roman blinds are the clever solution for a recessed window as they sit neatly within the frame. Blind in Bloomsbury and lampshade in Fitzroy fabric, both £24 a metre, Clarke & Clarke (clarke-clarke.com). Find a similar lamp base at John Lewis and glassware at Marks & Spencer

COASTAL STRIPES Nautical blue and white are an obvious choice for the bathroom that works every time! Blind in Oxford Stripe fabric, £29.50 a metre, Ian Mankin (ianmankin.co.uk). Find a similar bath at Bathstore (bathstore.com) and stool at Ikea. Other items, stylist’s own MAKING WAVES A panel of vertical stripes help create the illusion of height. Blind in Carnival Stripe, £82 a metre, cushions in Piparo, £76 a metre, and throw in Portobello Flower, £109 a metre, all James Hare (james-hare.com). Other items, stylist’s own NEAT CURTAINS

A plain painted pole is sometimes the best solution for dressing an awkward space. Freya ready-made curtains, £175, Perth Snuggler seat, £799, knit cushion, £30, weave cushion, £45, all John Lewis

CLASSIC SHUTTERS

Streamlined and unfussy, shutters are a good choice if you need to control light levels in your room. Classic Poplar wooden shutters, from £159 a square metre, California Shutters (californiashutters.co.uk). Holly sofa in Cookie, £1,520, Sofa.com. Throw, £89.95, Bronte by Moon (bronteby moon.co.uk). Find a similar rug at John Lewis and similar lighting at Amara (amara.com). Other items, stylist’s own BLIND PASSION

For a sleek modern look, opt for smart Roman blinds in a dramatic pattern. Instant window art! Arberella Roman blind, from £27.25, Sanderson Home at Blinds2go (blinds-2go.co.uk). Find similar lighting at Heal’s (heals.co.uk), and commision window seat cushions at Fine Cell Work (finecellwork.co.uk). Other items, stylist’s own SET PIECE Trim drapes with a co-ordinating print in a varying scale to add interest. Curtains in Flora & Fauna fabric, £48 a metre, Roman blind in Plain Linen fabric, £46 a metre. Napkins in Stripe & Dash fabric, £48 a metre, all Vanessa Arbuthnott (vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk). Find a similar ceiling light at The French House (thefrenchhouse.co.uk), similar dining table at I&JL Brown (ijlbrown.com), similar chairs at Ikea and similar vases at Cox & Cox (coxandcox.co.uk)