True blue

Creating a classic country scheme that is also the height of luxury isn’t easy – but that’s exactly what this elegantly rustic sleep space achieved

Unusual shapes, pops of colour, delightful vignettes – all these flourishes bring joy says designer Pandora Taylor

Chloe Missante and her husband Phil Yates swapped orange walls and dated carpets for a pared-back aesthetic that immediately puts you at ease

With warming undertones of red and the richness of deep blue, purples are a seductive choice for a darker scheme. Opt for a perfect plummy colour and pair with navy woodwork for a chic and comforting

What are the best hues to combine? Top designers share their favourite pairings and they are divine

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead