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Femi three-door sideboardwith slatted sustainable-wood doors, £705; Flowing Form wall art, £210; Kenzo light beige bouclé upholstered dining chair, £269; Solan rust brown rug, from £275; round brown turned wood table lamp, £169; accessoriesfrom a selection, all Barker and Stonehouse

Cool contrast For harmonious visual appeal, marble paired with warm wood creates the perfect balance between the stone's detailed veining and grey shades and the knots and grains in the timber.

Gemstone Ocean large format porcelain tiles, £69.98 per sqm; for a similar paint colour, try Wax Myrtle, £49.50 per 2.5ltrs, both Fired Earth. For similar kitchen units, try Ikea’s Fröjered light bamboo range. For a similar stool, try the Shadwell vintage black & gunmetal kitchen stool, £49, Cult Furniture. For similar accessories, try West Elm

Longcot dining table, £1,200; Longworth dining chairs, £220 each; Holwell tablewarein Carbon, from £12 for a side plate; tall Hambledon candlestick, £20; Portmore tumblers, £20 for four; Jute placemats, £25 for four; charcoal linen napkins, £28 for four; plantersfrom a selection, all Garden Trading

Pale & interesting Painting your interior brickwork will create a calming backdrop while retaining texture and character. Start by giving the wall a good scrub with a stiff brush and vacuum to remove any mortar or dust. Fill any cracks, apply a coat of primer that’s suitable for brickwork, then paint a couple of coats of water-based acrylic paint designed for interior use.

Grand Designs Amersham four-seater sofain luxe chenille, £1,899, and matching cuddler sofa, £1,349; Dwell Remy rug, £199; accessoriesfrom a selection, all DFS

Styling tip... Patterned tiles are a great way of adding interest to a neutral scheme. For an inviting but understated feel, paint your walls in a similar shade to the tiles' background, with one or two warm wood elements to complete the look

AboveOdyssey Grande Cotehele porcelain tiles, £140.05 per sqm, Original Style. For a similar table, try the Southwold console, £475, Cox & Cox. For a similar basket, try the large Hogla storage bask