You don’t have to have a country house to embrace the trend for beautiful British blooms. So whether it’s delicate ditsy florals or oversized leafy designs, let’s get summer-ready!
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Cath Kidston Painter three-seater sofa in Strawberry Garden Blue, £1,179; Strawberry Tree reversible cushion, £49; Billow footstool in Painted Kingdom, £349, all DFS. Patchwork enamelware jug, £40; mug, £15, both Cath Kidston
Curtains & cushions in Summer Fruits fabric in Lichen, £77.28 per m, from the Sri Lanka collection by Prestigious Textiles. For a similar chair, try the Mentosa armchair in Bottle Green, £239.99, My Furniture. For similar side tables, try the Yolanda, from £59 each, Dunelm
Decorating tip... Painting woodwork in a co-ordinating shade visually frames an eye-catching wallpaper like this V&A archive print, which features beautiful boughs of lilac and blooming roses. Want extra impact? Opt for a contrasting hue instead
V&A Floribunda wallpaper in Lavender Dream Lilac, £164 per 10m roll, 1838 Wallcoverings. For a similar paint colour, try Whirlybird modern eggshell, £81 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball. For a similar dining table, try the round painted pedestal, £795, Nordic Style London. For a similar dining chair, try the Carmargue solid-oak, £250, Oka
Otley two-seater sofa in easy-clean Ticking Stripe Green, £,1,449; Trio stripe cushion in Garnet, £30; Ariana cushion in Rosemary, £40; Anyday Gingham check cushion in blue, £20; Fireside low-back armchair in Fruit Tree Natural, £849; Ariana cushion in Caramel, £40; Jute-effect low pouffe, £80; Clemence compact desk, £499; woven cane chair in Sage Green, £179; Reactive urchin table lamp, £150; black & antique brass floor lamp, £175; Clemence display cabinet, £999; Frome armchair in Double Stripe Cotton, £799; hand-knotted Mahala rug, £1,350, all John Lewis & Partners
Decorating tip... A sloping ceiling creates the perfect spot for a pretty dressing table area or study corner in a loft bedroom. Hanging a feature wallpaper will accentuate the shape of the room; just keep other elements neutral to boost the natural light
Wisteria Pretty Pink wallpaper, £85 per 10m roll, Woodchip & Magnoli
