Textured neutrals

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LOOKS THAT LAST

TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL

FEATURE NICKY PHILLIPS

Bring in plenty of sculptural shapes with the addition of ceramic vases and bowls, and choose dinnerware that has an unglazed or hand-thrown feel.

Memphis table, £1,050; Piper dining chairs in Cosmopolitan smart velvet, from £260 each, sofa.com. Medium Slade vase, £49.99, Inside Out Living
FABRIC Solitaire in Ivory Linen, £46m, Clarke & Clarke
PAINT Soft Truffle matt emulsion, £21 for 2.5ltr, Dulux
WALLPAPER Line wallpaper, £45.15m, Arte

STYLE DIRECTION

MIX AND MATCH

Personalise a simple decor scheme with abstract artwork and a vintage rug

Walls painted in Beige 02 Soho Farmhouse matt, £45 for 2.5ltr, Lick. Alicia chandelier, from £1,495; Sitwell dining chairs, £595 each; Hugo rug, £2,495, all Soho Farmhouse

STYLE DIRECTION

SMART STYLE

Shiplap panelling hung horizontally lifts a plain white wall and adds texture to a predominantly neutral scheme

Otis large sofa in Casual Bouclé Light Natural, £1,450; Linford velvet and linen stripe cushions, £20 each; Mono Flock Aztec geo large cushion, £20; Tahiti easy fit shade, £50; Bronx oak effect coffee table, £250; Morocco berber rug, from £85, all Next

PURE AND SIMPLE

Mix different textures to make a display area work beautifully – terracotta, wicker, rattan, earthenware, wood and glass work perfectly together

Haddon in Gravel, from £15,000, Kitchen Makers

PICK A PATTERN

When you’re thinking about pattern, bear in mind you don’t have to choose a check, a floral or a stripe; pattern can also be found in natural elements, such as in a stone or marble surface, in a wool or linen weave, and even in the wood grain of timber. It’s a pleasingly understated way to enhance a scheme.

COMBINE OLD WITH NEW

Check out local antiques markets for second-hand or vintage finds that will sit comfortably with the look. An eclectic array of wooden chairs around a more modern timber table or a vintage sideboard with a collection of modern

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