Keep it calm with plain white walls

The key to mixing periods and styles is to offset the busyness they create. ‘Our mid-century furniture works well in the living room because the neutral backdrop helps to showcase the special pieces we’ve collected over the years,’ says Hannah.

BUY The KEY PIECES

Walls painted in Great White Estate Emulsion, £39.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. For a similar rug, try the cowhide 8689 (1.78m x 1.72m), £290, Cowhiderugslondon.co.uk