Interiors notebook

Neutral colour schemes have timeless appeal, but recent trends have seen cooler greys and whites give way to warmer, richer shades that imbue living spaces with a sense of refined sophistication

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1 is beautiful earthy hue is Dulux’s colour of the year for 2019. e versatile deep amber tone has been created to reflect a new mood of positivity. Spiced Honey paint, £29.16 for 2.5L, dulux.co.uk 2 With its smooth smoked glass and sultry bronze shade, the design of this curved pendant lamp evokes a 1960s feel. Available in two sizes. Grace pendant light in bronze, from £135, heals.com 3 e structure of these blinds traps air inside, providing valuable insulation that keeps the heat in during the winter months and out in summer. Duette blinds, from £163, apollo-blinds.co.uk 4 is sleek, ochre yellow sofa provides the perfect balance of comfort and style. Choose from five different material types and a wide variety of colours. Munich sofa in honey, £1,199, swooneditions.com 5 Inspired by the jungle, this wallpaper features a large elephant and palm tree print. Use it to cover the whole room for a daring look. Elephant Grove wallpaper in coffee, £15.99 per roll, iwant wallpaper.co.uk