Honeyed tones

THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN LONDON THAT REFLECT OUR NEED FOR COSY RETREATS AND A RECONNECTION WITH NATURE, WRITES ALEXANDRA GOSS

Subdued hues don’t mean a scheme has to be quiet – take your cue from these maximalist wallpaper and fabric designs and shout about your pared-back palette

It’s the summer’s most unexpected – and most enchanting – colour combination: shimmery cool blue tones partnered with rich earthy reds and a splash of burnt orange. Follow our lead to bring them to life in your home this season and beyond

Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a room where white allows bold, bright accent hues to shine – proving opposites attract

From butter yellow and pale pistachio to faded denim blue, these evocative shades are everywhere this season, providing plenty of inspiration for a soothing summer refresh

Try these uplifting colour palettes to bring a feel-good summery vibe into your home