Architectural

With its high-contrast colour palette and flowing lines, this striking scheme combines elegance with a touch of drama

The high-impact effect of this modern scheme is centered around the interplay between dark and light shades. Start to build your look by picking out your base colours. Choose black and white for a classic vibe, or take a more gentle approach with deep navy and soft off-white, or taupe, tones. Introduce pastel hints, such as green and ochre, to soften the scheme. Paint alcoves or adjoining spaces in a shade either much lighter or darker than your main wall colour to create highlights and shadows and add interest. Metallic finishes will create a warm, sophisticated effect and, to finish, add a tactile element with bobbly bouclé and faux-fur textiles.

Abstract line printed cushion, £8; face cushion, £8; face tufted throw, £15; stacked shape printed cushion, £8; ribbed textured vase, £10, all George Home ‘Shaped bouclé sofas and cut-out armchairs make a statement while ornamental pieces in mixed metals elevate the surroundings. The monochrome palette is softened by textured neutrals and abstract artworks, which celebrate the lines of the human body.’ Debbie Drake, Design Director, Dunlem Style idea A carefully draped throw will take your scheme from bland to brill