MODERN COUNTRY

A traditional kitchen accoutrement, the skirt is being happily embraced by city dwellers as an easy way to convert unsightly areas into stylish storage with just a swish and a flick. A longer skirt length with a linear pattern emphasises the movement of the fabric, creating a relaxed, ‘gathering fruits for harvest festival’ vibe.

Skirt in Ticking cotton in Olive, £34.95m; wall in Olive chalk paint from £5.95 for 120ml, both Annie Sloan