The STYLE RULES

Design your own blend of colours to suit your taste

Style a serene space using subtle ombre effects in soft tones teamed with fresh white. paint an ombre wall For a faint graduation, paint the whole wall in one colour. Apply a second shade to the bottom half. Blend the two colours together in the middle section using a roller. pick calming colours Stick to delicate pastels for a serene

feel. Paint the remaining walls in a co-ordinating solid colour. go for statement stairs Use tester pots in graduating shades to create an ombre effect going up the stairs. stay fuss-free Choose minimal furnishings in white, along with light coloured flooring, to keep a feeling of calmness to the decor.

Ombre stairs painted in Breatheasy Teal, Duck Egg, Powder Blue, Moonlight Bay and Clay White, all matt emulsion, from £14 for 2.5L, Crown

Create an ombre effect on your wall using two of your favourite shades