Mix and MATCH
OPPOSITE Used judiciously, stripes can mix with florals, geometrics and plains without looking busy. Gower armchair in charcoal stripe, £899, Country Living Collection at DFS (0808 149 3637; dfs.co.uk)
1 Cirque lampshade, from £40, Kate Wakeham (katewakeham.com)
2 Long Island linen-mix fabric, £124/m, Bennison (020 7730 8076; bennisonfabrics.com)
3 Scallop Stripe reversible merino wool raspberry scarf, £45, Tori Murphy (torimurphy.com)
4 Gaby metal armchair, £95, Tikamoon (020 3445 5440; tikamoon.co.uk)
5 Block-print Wave Pink lampshade kit, £58, Molly Mahon (01342 825700; mollymahon.com)
Striped Wonki Ware mug, £19, The Conran Shop (020 7589 7401; conranshop.co.uk)
7 Otterburn throw in Burnt Sienna, £180, Neptune (01793 427300; neptune.com)
8 The blend of a floral with a fine stripe is a classic design statement, as illustrated by this homemade bag. The combination also works well for curtains or blinds, lined with ticking
9 A smart, striped wool carpet is a surprisingly practical choice in this utility area. Taylor Stripe St Ives wool carpet, £49.99/sq m, Country Living Collection at Carpetright (0330 333 3444; carpetright.co.uk). Doorstop and cushions, Ian Mankin (ianmankin.co.uk)
10 Different stripe weights and florals meld well together, thanks to the unifying cherry shades on this vintage-style bed