Though there are few rules that cannot be bent when it comes to decorating – apart from staying true to one’s own personal expression – it does help to turn to the experts for guidance. Specialists, w

Take the plunge with a highly saturated shade that is both deep and vibrant. This sumptuous teal, Mylands’ Colour of the Year, has been chosen ‘for its cocooning nature and sense of balance. Rather th

When Angelique and Simon Boone first stepped inside this 1920s detached house, they knew they could use their creative skills to turn it into something really special. The couple had been searching fo

In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

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Cosy comfort can co-exist with colour and energy, says the founder of shopping platform Collagerie and former fashion director of Vogue . Here, she shares her joyous approach to decorating her home