WHAT I LEARNED...

Not all whites are the samefl You can get away with any colour in a south-facing room but blue based is better to balance the warmth of bright sunlight. For north-facing spaces, choose a warmer undertone to balance out the cooler light. If you use both east- and west-facing spaces all day, you can’t go wrong with a green-based colour, or maybe try something a little peachy.

When it comes to styling bookcases, the key word is balance. I start by spreading out books, grouped together by colour, then I add plants and finish the look with knick-knacks.

Don’t jump into everything straight away and rush decisions. It takes a while to figure out your style, so save pictures of things you like on Pinterest. Over a month you’ll see a common thread, whether it’s a colour, texture or design style.