Use... cool blues

Go as bold as you dare with deep indigo blues or use calming paler shades combined with fresh whites or stripes

CHOOSE CLASSIC DENIM TONES With such a huge range of colour, from deep indigo tones to soft chambray shades, denim blues effortlessly provide the basis for a calming, timeless scheme.

LAYER UP TONAL PATTERNS Classic stonewashed blues are your go-to colour if you love relaxed country style or a smart Hamptons-inspired look, making the perfect foundation for deeper hues and plenty of tone-on-tone patterns.

GO FOR COASTAL CALM If you want a calming feel, then the nautical shades of blue and white complement each other beautifully. Mix with a generous helping of crisp whites and a highlight of soft orange for a touch of vibrancy against saturated blues.

BE DARING WITH DEEP BLUES Use indigo and navy blue as if they were neutrals and you will find you can combine them with just about any colour. Add in bold accessories and daring patterns without a second thought.

ADD BRILLIANT WHITE Plump white pillows overlaid with cushions in contrasting shades of navy blue follow the coastal theme through.

HUNKER DOWN Lightabsorbing shades like navy are perfect for bedrooms, providing a mellow pre-sleep mood and easyon-the-eye awakenings.

SWAP WHITE FOR PINK

Mix in classic nautical stripes with Japaneseinspired blue and white shibori patterns

For a cosy feel, layer natural textures like wool and sheepskin throws and blankets

GREAT IDEA Add an industrial vibe with scissor-arm wall lights Avoid the coastal cliché by swapping white for nude pink. It’s a perfect accent shade for midnight blue, so use in abundance on bedlinen, cushions and throws.