Whimsical ARTISTRY

This timeless style unites pattern and colour in a riotous mix of artistic abandon. It works by layering designs – whether that’s florals, checks or stripes – but avoids spilling over into a jumble by having a simplified palette.

OPPOSITE In textile designer Louise Townsend’s farmhouse, historic floral chintzes (Roses & Pansies, Colefax and Fowler) sit happily alongside Arts and Crafts designs (Willow Bough, Morris & Co) and Louise’s own blockprinted patterns and kelims.

Whitby Blue emulsion, £48/2.5L, Sanderson Cranling floor lamp

with Heraldic shade, £444, Pooky 3 Bouquet de Fleurs cushion, £75, Birdie Fortescue 4 Acquasantiera, from £55, Bettina Ceramica

5 Creature Caddy Romantic vessel by Polly Fern, £1,160, The New Craftsmen 6 Masquerader No 4 figurine by Ginny Sims, £580, The Shop Floor Project Rander ceramic stool, £225, Oka