Relaxed traditional

put A dove grey cover on the sofa And paint the bookcase A lead hue, And the room instantly looks more highend. navy patterned wallpaper is super-smart, but A shabby-chic table And A faded rug keep things laid-back

MAGIC INGREDIENT A CURVED CHEST OF DRAWERS GIVES A NOD TO ANTIQUE PIECES

THE PAINT Charcoal eggshell, £53 for 2.5ltr, Neptune

THE FABRIC Beverley in burgundy, from £49.50 per m, Ian Mankin

THE wallpaper Harriet, £85 per roll, Lexington range, Boråstapeter