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TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
Add subtle colour and texture with an impastostyle wallpaper, picking out its bolder hues in artwork and accessories.
WALLPAPER
Dapple in Multi, £30 a roll, John Lewis & Partners
PAINT
Kate Blush matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5ltr, Claybrook
FABRIC
Freddy, £77m, Bluebell Gray
STYLE DIRECTION
TRANSLUCENT SHADES
A design with washed-out watercolour hues creates a softer feel, even in an oversized pattern, perfect for a calm workspace
STYLE DIRECTION
FLOOR SHOW
A patterned rug is a great starting point for a scheme as you can echo its tones in upholstery, lighting and soft furnishings
NATURAL TWIST
Contrast soft swirls on a wall with the straight lines of a contemporary sideboard, keeping the colour palette pared back and neutral
BE BOLD WITH SCALE
Painterly brushstrokes look fab when supersized; look for large-scale murals for wow walls and big-print curtain fabrics to frame a window, or get out your widest paint brush and have a go. Though the scale is bold, the brushstroke shapes are soft and flowing so the feel will still be organic and relaxed.
CHOOSE YOUR PALETTE
A delicate mix of watery blues, greens and pinks brings subtle colour to this painterly style for a calming, ethereal feel. Ramp up the energy with clashing oranges and pinks, grounded by navy or charcoal accents. Or go for a flowing brushstroke pattern in neutral tones – ideal for living room rugs or bedroom walls.
PICK YOUR SURFACE
Bold patterns have more of an impact when used in just one area
