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1 PAINT COLOUR
OLIVE BY NEPTUNE
A soothing shade with a yellow undertone, this has a heritage feel that suits both contemporary and traditional interiors. ‘What I love about it is that it’s a shade I would wear,’ says Lucinda Chambers. £54 for 2.5ltr
2 PAINT COLOUR – DESIGN ICON
SETTING PLASTER BY FARROW & BALL
This shade was named after the pinkish walls in newly plastered houses. ‘I never wanted to decorate with pink until I saw how grown-up this was, ’says Pip Mccormac. £49.50 for 2.5ltr
3 PAINT COLLECTION
TRUE MATT BY ZOFFANY Available in 156 shades, this water-based emulsion has an ultra-matt finish. ‘The combination of a wipeable but matt finish and a sophisticated palette make this a special collection,’ says Lucinda Chambers. ‘Tigers Eye is a favourite.’ £52 for 2.5ltr
4 NEUTRAL PAINT COLLECTION
STONE BY LITTLE GREENE Formulated with the National Trust, the 36 colours take their inspiration from the natural world. ‘They feel like a breath of fresh air, having an instantly calming effect on me,’ says Pip Mccormac. £48.50 for 2.5ltr
5 PAINT COLLECTION – WISE BUY
HERITAGE BY DULUX This curated collection contains 112 colours with a unique velvet matt finish. ‘This is a great way to get a heritage look at an affordable price,’ says Sarah Spiteri. £41 for 2.5ltr
6 FABRIC
BENGALE BY MANUEL CANOVAS FOR COLEFAX AND FOWLER
Showing a scene in the time of the Raj, this features elephants, tigers and ostriches against a backdrop of palaces and jungles. ‘The design seems like it’s telling a story,’ says Pip Mccormac. Bengale in Paprika, £89m
7 PLAIN FABRIC COLLECTION
GAIA BY CAMENGO
Made predominantly of recycled water bottles and food packaging, this fabric has top eco credentials. ‘The hues make me think of summer days,’ says Pip Mccormac. £51.50m
8 TRIMMING
MENAGERIE BY
SAMUEL & SONS
Featuring a leopard pattern embroidered with wool and lustrous yarns, this trim is a fresh take on animal print. ‘These are chic but fun,’ says Minnie Kemp. ‘If you had plain linen curtains you could add this to make them sexy.’ £64m
9 WALLPAPER
EDO SPRINGS BY STUDIO BY FROMENTAL
Madame Chrysanthème is one of nine wallcoverings from Studio by Fromental, a new collection by the brand designed to bring hand-painted papers into everyday homes. ‘This is a great way to introduce luxurious papers into your home,’ says Minnie Kemp. £535 a panel.