Nature’s go-to hue introduces a calm, positive and inviting mood to a room. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to make this mindful shade work in your home

Fresh and bright or moody and soulful, teal’s blue-green duality brings depth and ease to a country colour scheme. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird explores how to make it work in your home

A firm favourite for decorating, blue is one of the most restful, mindful shades in the colour spectrum. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to use it in your country home

Brooke Copp-Barton’s Whitstable home is brought to life with a cheerful confection of colours, lively pattern and vintage treasures

Magical, magnificent, reflective and regal, purple adds power and purpose to country homes. Interiors expert and stylist Sara Bird shares how to use it best

Earthy shades are seeing a resurgence, as we seek respite from high-energy colours and everyday overwhelm. Sara Bird reveals how to use these warming, grounding tones in your country home