Avoid patterns in small bedrooms

The simpler your Scandi-rustic scheme, the more spacious it’ll feel, so swap country prints for woven patterns, like the textured bedspread in Mariëlla’s bedroom, and mix in chunky knits that add detail without creating busy colour contrasts.

Buy the key pieces

For a similar chunky throw, try the giant hand-knitted super chunky, £200, Wool Couture range, Notonthehighstreet.com. For similar paint, try the Colour Steel Parade Grey emulsion, £22 for 2.5ltr, Dulux Travels range, B&Q

scandi BUNTING STRIPS OF NATURAL LINEN GLUED TO GARDEN TWINE ARE A SIMPLER ALTERNATIVE TO PATTERNED BUNTING