WALK THE LINE Opposite
Turn your walls into a work of art in their own right with each half painted a different shade – it’s a great way to include a large expanse of colour without overpowering the space. Choose furniture in complementary hues and add scatter cushions for texture. Otley sofa in Sano Velvet Khaki,
£699; Hudson chair in Morais Floral Green, £549; Stripe rug, from £19.50; Geo rug, from £19.50; cushions, from £15 each; faux plants, from £12.50; all Marks & Spencer
1 FERN FAVOURITE
Combining different textures can create as much impact as bold colours. Here, a fern motif wallpaper in restful green sits effortlessly alongside exposed brickwork and stripped-wood flooring for a stylish, pared-back scheme. Prairie Spring wallpaper, £40/roll, Graham & Brown
2 GOLDEN TOUCH
Give traditional forest green a contemporary makeover with geometric shapes and flashes of gold. Pick furniture with sleek lines and keep pattern to a minimum for an unfussy look that’s bang up to date. Aero shelving unit in Brass, £449; Aron chair in Fern, £399; Katrina coffee table, £349; Massa hand-knotted rug, £349; all Swoon Editions
3 PROP ME UP
This is a great example of how colour doesn’t have to be used in vast swathes to make an impact. Pick two shades from the same spectrum – in this case, olive and teal – and combine to form an unexpected pairing that shouldn’t work, but does! Modernist Olive cushion, £45, Curious Egg