TIPS FOR USING PATTERN

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Partner strong designs with muted walls and plain fabrics, or you could end up with a mixture of colours vying for attention. •

Brighten a plain hallway with a striped or patterned runner on the staircase. •

Flatwoven cotton dhurries and rugs are often machine washable, making them a practical choice for a busy hallway or a bedroom. Look out for versions made from recycled plastic bottles, which can also be used outdoors. •

Instead of wall-to-wall carpet, you can get a patterned carpet section specially bound to create an area rug, which is a more flexible and less dominant way to introduce pattern.

Right Tiles in gentle tones can add delicate pattern for a calm styleFar right Encaustic tiles are ideal for high-traffic areas that need robust flooring Centre Stripes work exceptionally well for stair runners. Here, the Taylor Loop Pile from the Country Living Collection at Carpetright has been bound into a slim runner Below right Small-scale designs add interest to an all-pale bathroomBelow Vinyl tiles in a soft chequerboard suit both traditional and modern settings