The STYLE RULES

DON’T SHY AWAY FROM COLOUR

Retire each evening to an uplifting scheme of soft pastels, including duck egg blue, blush pink and buttercup yellow. Layer colours freely for a frivolous feel.

BE PLAYFUL WITH PATTERN

Mix ditsy florals with countryinspired motifs on wallpaper, upholstery and bedding. A vertical folksy flowerhead wallcovering makes a room appear taller.

IN WITH THE OLD

To further the modern country feel, pick Shaker-style painted furniture in white or pale grey. Accessorise with vintage-inspired lamps and enamel jugs filled with floral posy arrangements.

INCORPORATE PATTERN AND COLOUR ON FLOORING

On floors, choose a short-pile carpet topped with a pretty botanical bedside rug.