FINELY TUNED STYLE

So accustomed are we to seeing black or wooden pianos that these multicoloured numbers by Cambridge-based experts 1066 Pianos come as quite a surprise. The ‘Edelweiss’ range ( pictured) can be commissioned in any shade (or combination of shades) you choose. Using the new online ‘ build your own piano’ design tool, customers can pick colours, finishes and sizes, which are then handcrafted to order in the company’s workshop. Not a natural Chopin? Clever self-playing technology can be built in: link the piano to your ipod and let the instrument do all of the hard work for you. Magic! Prices from £15,000 (edelweisspianos.com).