Modern checks

Create head-turning interiors by drenching surfaces in an array of captivating prints. From chintz and checks, to stripes and ditsy florals, this season it’s all about layering designs to spark maximum joy

With their mesmerising interplay of abstract forms and kaleidoscopic colours, these large-scale geometrics set the tone for a dynamic interior

Whether you want to highlight original features such as cornices, dadoes and skirtings, or need to disguise an awkwardly shaped wall, there are tricks to place the focus just where you want it, say our trio of pros

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

MAKING BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR JOYFUL LIVING

I moved to Surrey 11 years ago and lived in a renovated Edwardian semi and then in a rural property. But following a split, I didn’t have to compromise any more on style and decor, so went for this 19