Soft touch

A blank canvas doesn’t mean boring! Here’s how to create a stylish sanctuary with pared-back interiors

THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN LONDON THAT REFLECT OUR NEED FOR COSY RETREATS AND A RECONNECTION WITH NATURE, WRITES ALEXANDRA GOSS

Subdued hues don’t mean a scheme has to be quiet – take your cue from these maximalist wallpaper and fabric designs and shout about your pared-back palette

Sophisticated and chic, Joanne’s spaces make a statement despite their pared-back palette. Here, three design pros reveal their go-to tricks for adding interest to serene schemes

Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a room where white allows bold, bright accent hues to shine – proving opposites attract

From butter yellow and pale pistachio to faded denim blue, these evocative shades are everywhere this season, providing plenty of inspiration for a soothing summer refresh