EMBRACE MODERN MONO

Move over grey – black and white are back, this time teamed blonde woods and mid-century furniture for an elegant look. A fail-safe way to work with monochrome is to start with white for the walls and larger pieces of furniture, such as the sofa, then introduce black accents in the form of cushions, artwork and accessories. Layer in plenty of textures – linen fabrics, jute rugs and touches of wood will bring natural softness – and inject life with a houseplant or vase of flowers.

Walls in Romney Wool velvet matt emulsion, £42.06/2.5L, Dulux Heritage. For a similar rug, try Habitat. For a similar sofa, try Arlo & Jacob. For a similar table, try Ercol

From left to right Mitzi armchair, £499, Atkin & Thyme. Triba cotton rug, £325, La Redoute. Linen White velvet matt emulsion, £42.06/2.5L, Dulux Heritage. Elemental tuft cushion, £16, Matalan