Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love a stripe, so I couldn’t help but pick out this dynamic flooring. Apparently I am in good company as 2026 is set to be the year of the stripe. Full of persona

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

Nicky Aldridge has given this Victorian townhouse a fresh new look that’s full of style and sparkle

This 1980s home was yearning for vibrancy and Laura Stephens delivered that with the most beautiful palette

Let colour lead the way. Mix bold florals, painted ceramics and multicoloured stripes on tableware and linens, then add extra wow with a centrepiece of paper stars. Star lanterns, £17.95 each, Paper S

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