A firm favourite for decorating, blue is one of the most restful, mindful shades in the colour spectrum. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to use it in your country home

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NEW PARENTS FRANKY AND JACK REWORKED A DATED STUDENT HOUSE INTO A COLOURFUL FAMILY HOME

Every room scheme in this smart west London home, created by Hám Interiors, illustrates how being confident with colour pays off

Nothing is as joyful or as transformative as paint, says Joa Studholme, the creative genius behind some of Farrow & Ball’s most cherished colours. From a scarlet door to a bedroom dunked in a soothing oatmeal shade, the Colour Curator reveals how she turns a lick of paint into a ‘moment’

Bold fabrics in vibrant shades breathe life into every corner This trend is all about uplifting colours and inspiring design. Combine geometrics, stripes, checks and ikat prints in clashing colours to