RELAX AND UNWIND Opposite
Pared-back Scandi-style decor is timeless, with pale, natural wood and minimal, functional accessories taking centre stage. Offset these stylishly simple elements with a cool blue/grey shade on your walls – keep the brushstrokes visible for added texture and charm. Rattan lounge chair, £495; Eucalyptus wood side table, £120; Kudu seagrass rug, £155; Iniko cushion, £55; metal mesh shade floor lamp, £145; all French Connection
1 SUPER STRIPES
It’s not often that blinds get to be the standout feature of a room, so put that right with a colourful slatted design that looks striking set against a contrasting white surround. Walls and key pieces of furniture in the same shade as your blinds will anchor this showstopping look. Enlight roller blind in Diffuse Denim, £142 for 61 x 76cm, Hillarys
2 HEX MARKS THE SPOT
It’s easy to see why dark blue is so hot right now – it’s sophisticated and a great partner for shimmering metallics and glossy Carrara marble. Break up blocks of this moody shade with another on-trend element – hexagonal tiles. Laurel hexagonal tiles, £68.80/sq m, British Ceramic Tile
3 DECADENT DREAMS
Recreate the inky brilliance of the night sky in your bedroom with deep blue walls. They are the perfect backdrop for this contrasting cloud-grey bed, which has an elegant button-back headboard. Piled high with cushions and sumptuous throws, it’s sure to be a welcoming sight at the end of a long day. Evangeline double bed, £259; Midnight Opulence jacquard double duvet set, £32; velvet throw, £32; all Argos