Nature’s design

Enjoy the relaxing vibe of an English country garden all year round with floral touches and natural colour palettes

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

A focus on leaves is an easy path to a stylish garden

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If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

Designer Guy Goodfellow and creative director Steven Rodel give their approach to decorating with pattern