| DREAM SCHEME |

Jewel tones & heritage florals

THE DESIGN KNOW-HOW BEHIND A TOP PATTERN & COLOUR COMBO, TO HELP YOU WORK IT LIKE A PRO

SAPPHIRE & CORAL

Create focus with a centrepiece painted in a rich blue shade, like this display cabinet. Window frames, a fireplace or sideboard would work just as well. A shade of pink-based coral used in equal amounts to the blue makes for a perfectly curated scheme. Both highlight shades, picked from the wallpaper, give you a fail-safe palette. For Christmas, you can dress the table with festive foliage, adding pizzazz with candles and sparklers. SWATCHES From top: Millefleur Tapestry wallpaper in Knight, £175 a 10m roll, Little Greene. Alana in Normandy Blue, £108.50m, Romo. After Midnight Al Fresco, £19.95 for 750ml, Frenchic Paint

GOLD ACCENTS

Add to the jewellery box feel of the scheme with plenty of gilded touches. Tableware with gilt edging, brass candlesticks at different heights and sizes with a variety of tea lights, church and pillar candles. You could even replace cabinet or drawer knobs with small gold pulls to bring a warming midas touch to your dining space

Style tip

Keep your flooring lighter in shade to offset the rich saturated colours of this scheme