Colour of the month ocean blue

It’s the summer’s most unexpected – and most enchanting – colour combination: shimmery cool blue tones partnered with rich earthy reds and a splash of burnt orange. Follow our lead to bring them to life in your home this season and beyond

From deep and dramatic to soft and soothing, Ida has used colour to create different atmospheres in her home. We asked three design experts to share how they set the tone using their favourite shades

MAKING BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR JOYFUL LIVING

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

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

There’s something in the air and it’s the salty scent of one of this year’s biggest trends wafting in on the tide. Coastal cool is always a big hit for summer, but in 2025 it’s more sophisticated than