Innehållsförteckning för May 2019 från Real Homes

There’s nothing like the promise of a bank holiday weekend or two on the horizon to spur you into decorating action, is there? If good weather was guaranteed, I’m sure we’d all be planning weekend jaunts to the seaside, but if there’s one thing you can rely on in life, it’s that the great British bank holiday and grey, drizzly, disappointing weather usually go hand in hand! For that reason, you’re more likely to find me stocking up on paint in the aisles of a DIY store than hiding under an umbrella on a UK beach. Things on my holiday weekend to-do list include a number of garden tasks to get my outdoor space ready for summer, and then repainting the downstairs loo (exciting times!) – although after reading this…

WHY KATE’S HOME CAUGHT OUR EYE… ‘I didn’t set out to become a serial house renovator,’ explains Kate Bowl. ‘I just love interior design and know exactly how a house can look when I’ve finished with it, whatever state of disrepair it’s in.’ The house she lives in with her husband, Jonathan, and their three children – an old vicarage – was uninhabitable when the family took it on. Because it sits within a Conservation Area – and is itself a house of local interest – the couple’s options were somewhat limited as to how and where they could extend. It’s taken some creativity and a great deal of patience to get it up to scratch, but the family’s Victorian villa today, with its modern double-storey extension, is unrecognisable from…

KEEP IT TOGETHER Group favourite vases and display on top of this elegant 5A Fifth Avenue gold tray, £29, Dunelm DRINK UP Sit back and pour yourself a well-deserved brew in the stylish House Doctor coffee pot in black, £55, Amara SETTLE DOWN Add comfort and on-trend colour with a Sea Green and Coral cushion by Uma P Gokhale, £30, Art Wow…

MICRO DESKING Can you believe this stunning desk space used to be a redundant boiler cupboard, crammed full of forgotten items? With more of us working from home, a dedicated desk space is high on our wishlists. If your house is on the smaller side, a home office may seem out of reach, but this gem of an idea from DIY guru Pati Robins has made us think again. Be creative with your space; look for empty corners, landings or storage areas like this and transform them into your home work hub. WHAT TO DO: 1 Empty the cupboard (obvs). 2 Fill in any wall holes with filler. Sand the walls and paint them. 3 For the desk, trim an old worktop or piece of wood to size, leaving the…

Besides being the smallest room in the house, the downstairs loo is also one of the most important. Bear with us on this. Besides its obvious proximal advantages, having a loo on the ground floor means unexpected guests need never venture upstairs. No more cold sweats while wondering what toothpaste-smeared carnage they’ll meet in the family bathroom, or whether they’re peering into your pants-strewn bedroom en route (admit it, we’re all guilty). Nobody needs that kind of stress in their lives. While most new-builds come with a downstairs loo, sadly it’s not the norm in older properties. This is why you’ll often find a toilet shoehorned under the stairs, or in the laundry room, and there’s no shame in that. In fact, if you don’t have a downstairs loo yet,…

When we bought our 1920s home, a loo and corner basin had been installed in an understairs mop cupboard. The sloped ceiling and exposed pipes made it feel busy and confined. I couldn’t extend, so I used décor to make it appear bigger. Carrying the Splatter wallpaper (by Sanderson) on the ceiling helps hide awkward angles. Gloss finishes reflect the light. The wall tiles were a nightmare to cut; the tiler had to be plied with doughnuts to keep going. With herringbone you use 20 per cent more so start with an inexpensive tile to compensate for wastage. Approach cloakroom design with your living room eyes – they don’t need to be sterile. Reflect your personality with shelves of decorative items, and mirrors. I love guests’ reactions. They open the…

Jenni Smith, a dressmaking, quilting and textile art teacher (jenni-smith.co.uk) lives in a 1970s house in Ilkley, West Yorkshire with husband Paul and children Harry, 14, Edie, 11, and Ellis, six ‘I love this cosy corner. It’s part of an open-plan living room, kitchen and diner, but it’s not close to the TV, so it’s where I read, write down ideas in my notebooks and sometimes sew. Although I’ve got a separate workspace in an outbuilding and a studio in town, I’ll sometimes do hand quilting here. It’s quite a slow process and I can do little bits here and there while still being sociable – like this colourful quilt made from Japanese double gauze and Indian Kantha remnants. I couldn’t tell you how long they take to make –…

VIEW IT We love the ‘Before, During, After’ design projects that interior designer Amber Lewis profiles on her blog, All Sorts Of (allsortsof.com). PIN IT There’s endless inspiration on Real Homes Pinterest. It’s about everything homes and gardens – from decorating, extending and making space to colour combos and moods to create. READ IT Want ideas for your new project? Subscribe to Real Homes and all you need will be delivered straight to your door every month. See page 52 for details of our latest offer.…

BUYING your first home is an exciting prospect for any young couple. It’s a chance to leave the rental market and get your foot on the housing ladder, and an opportunity to finally try out the decorating schemes and design ideas you’ve been coveting on Instagram. For Beth and Tom, their three-bedroom semi wasn’t necessarily going to be their forever home, but it was a space that they could make their own. As a renter hoping to venture into the world of homeowning myself, I couldn’t wait to find out how the couple tackled the highs and lows of a renovation project for the first time… Q This is a lovely house for a first property. Looking at the before photos, it doesn’t look like it needed a whole lot…

With warmer days and lighter nights finally here, BBQs and brunches on the patio are just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to transform your garden into your own stylish sanctuary. We’ve joined forces with Garden Trading to offer you 20 per cent off its extensive range, including the latest spring/summer collection, so you can create your perfect space for less. COLOUR POP Embrace fresh, seasonal shades with the new Bistro collection, inspired by the British countryside. From Dandelion to Peppermint, Dorset Blue to Earl Grey, each colour will add vibrancy to any style of garden. MADE FOR SHARING Spring and summer are all about throwing open the doors and making HOW TO CLAIM Head to gardentrading.co.uk and enter the code ‘REAL20’ at the checkout. TERMS AND…

MEASURE UP If the recipe says 100ml of water, it has to be exact, right? If you’re a stickler for cooking precision, this tap technology allows you to select a specific volume of water. EVOL-S Volume smart tap, £681 for chrome and £880 for stainless steel, Blanco Space saver Struggling for countertop space? This clever design transforms your sink into a colander, cup stand, ice bucket and chopping board. Swap out the features as you need them, so you’ll always have room to keep your Champagne chilled. We’ll raise a glass to that. Zona 100 sink, £438.74, Caple SPEND A PENNY The latest shape that’s hit our tile radar is circular, mini and oh-so stylish. Penny mosaic tiles are a stunning option for bathroom walls or kitchen splashbacks. These new…

STUART and Matt never shirk a challenge, which is just as well because they faced an almighty task when they acquired their 1880s terrace house in south London. Behind the brick façade lay a neglected, pitiful interior, but the couple had the foresight to realise they could transform the property into a comfortable, stylish home. Springing into action, Stuart and Matt set about laying the foundations for the key element of their new home: a wraparound kitchen extension. Alongside a loft conversion and a complete renovation of the house’s interior, they’ve managed to create the open-plan, guest-friendly space of their dreams. Here, the couple explain what it took to get to the light and airy kitchen they stand in today. STEP ONE RESCUE MISSION ‘We’d lived in flats since getting…

BEST FOR EASY UPKEEP This aluminium conservatory by Everest is very low maintenance. The slim frames boost sightlines, and low-iron outer glass panes improve clarity. Price on application BEST FOR LOFTINESS Adding height can make a conservatory feel luxuriously sized without increasing the footprint. This bespoke design cost around £34,300 from Hampton Conservatories BEST FOR WARMTH This seasoned oak conservatory has a tactile natural frame and clean-lined, contemporary look. Created by Richmond Oak, where project costs range from £50,000 to £80,000…

SAVED BY THE BELL Looks do matter when you want to get a good one at whoever is standing outside your door, and you can with the smart (in all senses) Ezviz DB1 Wi-Fi video doorbell. It can give you a head-to-toe, blindspotfree view of who’s ringing the bell, sends the image straight to your smartphone and allows you to talk to them. It costs £134.99 from Amazon. Brush on beauty Why wait for fickle flowers to bloom for a burst of colour in your garden. Paint your summerhouse/shed your favourite shade and enjoy it all year long. This humble potting shed has been transformed beach hut-style with Barleywood blue outside and the cloud-like colours of Natural Stone and White Daisy inside and on the trim. Create a secret garden…

RIPPLE EFFECT Have a seagull’s eye view of the water with the dramatic Ocean Blue Waves 2 classic fine art print, from £5, Abstract House IN THE BAG Net your groceries in the Sea Green French-style string shopping bag, £4.95, Rex London STAY PUT Hold paper firmly in place or simply stare at this mesmerising Jellyfish paperweight, £17.99, Zara Home…

PINK POWER Feeling confident? Commit yourself to this new palette by painting walls, woodwork and even a fireplace; here creating a colourful yet gentle backdrop to the bolder orange accents. Clay minerals inspired this particular wall colour, so there’s a fresh earthy quality to it. Using a patterned rug incorporating the same tones anchors the scheme and gives a focal point, along with sleek, eye-catching furniture. PACK A PUNCH Play with blocks of clashing colour for a cool yet intense scheme. Look to the evening sky for a sunset-infused palette to inject a bolt of vibrancy into your décor. Painting strong shapes in these colours is an imaginative way to give this trend a distinctly retro vibe. ON THE LEVEL Here’s a masterclass in seamlessly uniting colourways. Split a wall…

ONE The importance of locking the door. Every. Time. This may not hit home until your youngest has swung the toilet door wide open at the same time your eldest has opened the front door to the Hermes driver. TWO How much easier it is to get a member of your family to come to your rescue when the loo roll runs out because they are literally in the next room. Hello, hello? ANYONE??? Nope, sorry. THREE The ‘smug-factor’ of displaying half-decent hand soap. And we don’t mean Baylis & Harding, thanks Gran. Or the supermarket liquid soap decanted into a fancy pump that’s acceptable in your upstairs bathroom. FOUR The multipurpose use of hand towels, frequently purloined to dry the dog, wipe football boots, cover the hamster cage, protect…

Marble is a classic and timeless material that works well in any room or space. Whether you’re looking for bold, distinctive veins or a more subtle feathery pattern, there’s a marble to suit. You can choose faux designs for ease and great value or enjoy the classic luxury of the real deal. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy marble in your home, giving you a touch of opulence every day. 1 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS Black, grey and white marble combine in a striking geometric design, giving the classic beauty of marble a modern twist. This bathroom also features marble taps, mixer/side table and basins. Marmo wall-mounted short spout three-piece basin mixer in black, £849.47; Cielo I-Catini basins in matt polvere, brushed bronze & carrara marble, from £3,049;…

Viewing 13 homes in one day was a completely exhausting yet necessary step for Laura and Ed Gray when they first started house-hunting in Nottingham. As the pair were itching to move out of their small one-bedroom flat in London’s Crouch End to gain more space, they had to cram in as many viewings as possible when visiting Laura’s family in Nottingham. Although they’d considered Ed’s home town of Norwich or moving back to Cambridge where they first met, unsurprisingly, the pull of family and friends, coupled with much lower house prices, meant it was game, set and match to Nottingham. ‘Viewing so many properties was a mammoth day,’ remembers Laura. ‘But the last one, a private sale, was lucky number 13. We loved the family room off the kitchen,…

Pauline Simpkin’s cosy Kent home is a testament to the cocoon-like powers of dark interiors. Each room is a mix of handmade furniture, second-hand buys and industrial touches, but the common theme throughout is a cosiness that permeates the space even in the summer months. That’s been Pauline’s key motivation all along. ‘Having a cosy and atmospheric home is the most important thing to me,’ she says. Her house, which she shares with her husband Mick, is a prime example of how a nondescript new-build can be transformed into a family home. ‘We haven’t changed the footprint of the house but when we moved in, the first thing we wanted to do was change the blank magnolia walls,’ Pauline laughs. ‘We’ve never had a planned budget, so it’s been a…

‘I couldn’t bear the thought of damaging the new furniture or treading soil into the flooring’ Fiona Edwards, deputy dean at the University of West London, lives in Richmond with her husband. Ben, and their Norfolk terrier, Axel ‘We lived in our house for two years before we started renovating, and the garden hadn’t been touched since the 1960s. The fencing was falling down and the paving was covered in mould. ‘We did a whole-house renovation and left the ground floor last. By that time, we were running out of money – we ploughed a lot into the kitchen because it is, after all, the heart of the home. We didn’t have as much left as we planned – we had to use some of our contingency after a burst…

There’s big news at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year; HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is co-designing the RHS Garden with award-winning landscape architects Andrée Davies and Adam White of Davies White Landscape Architects. And she’s not alone: we’re in the midst of a young urbanite gardener revolution.Gardenresearch.com states that ‘18-34-year-olds now occupy 29 per cent of all gardening households’. There are waiting lists for allotments as long as a green-fingered arm, and community gardens are an exciting trend. But what’s causing this outdoor revolution? Alex Mitchell, gardening columnist for the Evening Standard and author of books including The Rurbanite: Living in the country without leaving the city (alex-mitchell.co.uk) believes there’s a strong connection to millennials’ concern about the environment and food politics. ‘You only have to see the massive…

We’ve gone topsy-turvy for this timber extension. Switch up a traditional framed box for something with a little more architectural interest, like this inverted S-shaped border. The dark-stained timber façade from Bespoke Construction & Glazing contrasts beautifully with the original walls of the house, and it’s a naturally modern addition that doesn’t take away from the building’s existing period features. And oh, the glazing! A frameless glass picture window that flows seamlessly into the rooflight? Be still our beating hearts. We’re picturing sunlight-flooded brunches that spill out onto the terrace. Project cost: £170,000. Simon Whitehead Architects, 020 7183 1063, simonwhitehead.com…

JUST one month after getting married, Heather and Jim had sold their separate homes and moved into their new Edwardian property. With four grown-up children to host on weekend visits, the couple set about creating the perfect open-plan entertaining space – achieving the indoor-outdoor link we all covet. Lifestyle benefits aside, Heather and Jim were eager to inject interest into their spacious kitchen-diner, like the architectural oak beams that highlight the sloping extension roof. Here, they reveal the steps they took to achieve their dream kitchen… STEP ONE RESCUE MISSION ‘We loved this house in the first 20 seconds we viewed it,’ Heather says, ‘but we didn’t appreciate how poor the light was in the kitchen until we moved in. At first, we were going to make do with the…

BEST FOR COVER An extended roof adds a sheltered terrace to this oak-framed orangery by Arboreta, for more chances to sit out. A glass lantern draws light inside. From £66,000 for frame, glazing and joinery BEST FOR DUAL USE In a large garden, consider a room sized to fit dining and seating areas to optimise its utility. From £1,500-£2,000 per m2 for supply and fit of bespoke hardwood design, Everitt & Jones BEST FOR LOVELY LANDSCAPES Mature trees in your garden? The fully glazed roof of this seasoned oak conservatory could beat an extension for views. Prices start from around £36,000, Prime Oak…

DESIGN ALTERNATIVES Rollers create a tidy fit when down and maximise light when rolled up. The soft pleats of Romans make windows look generously dressed. To control light and glare on screens, the adjustable horizontal slats of Venetians are effective, as are verticals. For a fine balance of privacy and light, check out double-layered day and night blinds. LIGHT BALANCE Blinds fitted inside the window recess are a good idea when space is short, and where they’re teamed with curtains. Want to block street lights, and go undisturbed by early dawns or long evenings? Fit outside the recess and go for a design with a blackout lining. Maximise light in a dark room by hanging a Roman so the pleats stack above the glazing. CHILD SAFETY Spring-operated or motorised blinds…

I’VE TOPPED UP ON TULIP BULBS (250 TO BE EXACT). EXCITED TO SEE HOW THE NEW CROP DOES. LEAVES ARE POPPING UP NOW! @CLAREMARIEDESIGN LARGE PATIO FOR ENTERTAINING, LOVELY FLOWER BORDERS, A SUMMERHOUSE, HOT TUB AND MAYBE AN OUTDOOR BAR @SCANDI_LOUS_HOME “A lovely patio with a kitchen, bar and outdoor cinema. Though I’d settle for a lawn that didn’t have holes because the dog has taken up digging as a hobby...” @OURBEECHTERRACE A GARDEN RIGHT ON THE SEA (PREFERABLY IN LINDOS) A DAILY SWIM AND TOES IN WARM SAND @ARTATPONTHIGH PORCELAIN TILES THAT ARE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TO GIVE THE ILLUSION OF THE LIVING AREA OF OUR EXTENSION CARRYING THROUGH TO THE GARDEN @HAU_TO_DIY ONE OF THOSE FAB OUTDOOR KITCHENS – AND A CHEF TO MAKE SOME AMAZING FOOD…

FAVOURITE WAY TO REFRESH A SPACE? I’m all about painting vintage furniture. If I get bored of a piece, I’ll just give it a quick refresh with an Annie Sloan chalk paint. MY GO-TO FOR LAST-MINUTE HOMEWARE PROPS Always a vintage shop, boot sale or charity shop. You never know what you’re going to find, and you can spray paint it the colour you need. From the high street – H&M Home and Zara Home. ONES TO WATCH FOR 2019 I interviewed designers Design Savages for Inside Stylists and came away totally inspired. They have beautiful wallpapers, art and lampshades with the best names. Also, Sarah Colson, who has just designed her first collection of lighting, Prism, for Debenhams. MY FAVE LOCAL SHOP Central Furniture in The Old Fire Station…

‘DESPITE HAVING THE SAME EFFECT ON GREENERY AS A LITRE OF ROUNDUP, I ENJOY A VISIT TO THE GARDEN CENTRE’ The perfect three-bedroom starter home, it came complete with a square patch of land at the back which, upon purchase, resembled the Mad Max wasteland (minus a youthful Mel Gibson, unfortunately). The plot was previously the West Terrace of the old Elm Park football ground, the home of Reading Football Club for many years. It also backed onto the Spread Eagle, a rowdy local pub, which meant our garden was often littered with plastic beer cups and discarded fag ends. On the plus side, when the wind blew in the right direction on August Bank Holiday weekend, the dulcet tones of Reading Festival would reach us as we sat on…

› Replacing old garden doors, with much larger panels of glass that can fold back is fantastic for opening up the home. As bi-fold doors are essentially large glass walls when they’re closed, they can make the space lighter and bring the outside in. › Bi-folds can be made to fit openings as small as 1200mm for a three-door set. These are often used in kitchen spaces. But in the past we have manufactured a show-stopping 20m-wide set of doors, with 11 panels folding in each direction. The bigger the set, the heavier the doors will become, but so long as there’s good structural support, there is no limit. › Deciding on the right set for your home will depend on its structure, whether it’s listed, and what functionality you…

YES ‘They’re big enough to tidy their room, they’re big enough to decide how it looks’ Lyndsay Macaulay (@lyndsay_macaulay) lives with her husband and two daughters in a three-storey modern townhouse on the Wirral ‘I’ve let our two girls decorate their rooms since we moved in. We thought they’d settle faster.if their bedrooms had a real emotional connection for them. One of them wanted a Frozen theme and the other Tinkerbell. They picked colours, soft furnishings, rugs and wall stickers. ‘We are relaxed about what they come up with. It’s just paint and you can easily do that again. Children change what they’re interested in so fast that trying to put in things that are permanent is a hiding to disappointment. ‘It’s important everybody feels like the house is theirs.…

HANGING HERBS Summer’s around the corner, and our thoughts are turning to the garden. In a bid for sustainability and healthy living, growing our own fruit and veg is high up on the agenda. If your outside space isn’t big enough for full on rooting carrots and onion bulbs, don’t forget about the humble herb. Simple to grow and light enough to hang, this is the perfect solution for getting green fingered in a small space. Make the perfect-sized planter in your ideal colour in a few simple steps… YOU’LL NEED ■ 1 litre of paint from the Cuprinol Garden Shades range ■ Old wooden crate ■ Wall bracket ■ 5cm paintbrush ■ Drill and drill bits ■ Screwdriver ■ Tape measure ■ Rope (preferably nylon cord) cut into four…

We bought our 1950s home, in Bath, in 2016 and have been self-renovating ever since. This cloakroom was a larder, and we cut our teeth on many DIY tasks, such as plumbing, drilling through exterior walls, bricklaying, tiling, wallpapering. It does feel worth it now to have that extra toilet downstairs. We picked tiles and a cabinet that would go with most schemes, so it could easily be changed up in the future. I love pattern and kept saving images of bathrooms with wallpaper on Pinterest. This paper (from Holden Décor) is now my favourite feature, it’s so fun and vibrant and guests love it. We’re thinking about painting the ceiling another colour in the future. You can afford to be experimental with décor in a cloakroom. Because it’s so…

PREVENTION IS KEY A splash of lemon juice or a dripping glass could eat away at your marble surface, creating dull spots known as etches. Seal your marble every few months to make it stain resistant (but not stain proof). Ask your marble supplier for the right sealants and cleaning products. Invest in coasters, placemats and boards to prevent accidental marking. REGULAR CLEANING  Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to gently wipe the surface. Thoroughly dry the marble to prevent absorption which could create stains. For marble floors, use a dust mop rather than a vacuum as this could harm the stone. STAIN ALERT As marble absorbs liquid, if you spot a stain, act fast. But there’s still hope even if do you come downstairs to the horror…

I’m currently planning a summer revamp of my garden. So far, this involves a lot of tearing out pages from magazines (this one included) and a rather out-of-control Pinterest habit. The photos I’m collecting all feature decking and raised beds, just like my outdoor space. They also happen to have kitchens, sunken fire pits and pergolas with chandeliers hanging among the rambling roses. My garden is a courtyard; the ones in my Pins look the size of my local park. But that’s okay; it’s just inspiration, right? We’ve got to dream big before our design expectations crash on the rocks of reality. ‘I use Pinterest a lot with clients; it starts the discussion about what they want and how it should look,’ says interior architect Paula Barnes (elizabarnes.com). ‘I love…

READ… Crops in Tight Spots by Alex Mitchell (Kyle Books, £18.99). Out on April 11, Alex’s new book shows how and what you can grow if you’re short of outdoor space. SIGN UP… For an allotment. Apply for one near you with your local council. They will either contact you about a plot, or in many cases, add your name to a waiting list. START… A community garden. There are lots of helpful tips on the RHS website (rhs.org.uk), including how to find a plot and advice on insurance you’ll need.…

Many home improvement projects such as extensions require planning consent from your local planning authority. If you don’t receive appropriate planning permission, you risk being unable to sell your home in the future. Worst case scenario? You could even be served an enforcement notice, which could lead to its forced demolition. So it pays to understand the process and what your responsibilities are. DO I NEED PLANNING APPROVAL? Not all home-improvement projects are subject to planning approval. The work you can do to your home without needing planning approval is known as your permitted development (PD) rights. This includes repair, internal remodelling and many small-scale extension schemes. Want to know what’s possible under PD? Read on for some of the most common projects and guidelines. › Single-storey extensions A single-storey…

THE BEST THING ABOUT GOING OPEN PLAN ‘The extra space – it’s great for parties’ THE PERFECT DINNER PARTY RECIPE ‘Chicken tagine or Thai green curry’ OUR GO-TO SHOP FOR KITCHEN BUYS ‘We love most high-street ranges – like Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s’ THE ONE ITEM WE COULDN’T DO WITHOUT ‘Our log burner!’ ON A SATURDAY MORNING, YOU’LL FIND US... ‘Watching Saturday Kitchen while reading the paper’…

BEST FOR STEPPING OUT Large doors and a floor level with the exterior are features worth incorporating into a cutting-edge design like this one from Trombé. Around £50,000 to £60,000 for frame, glass, design and installation BEST FOR SLEEK COLOUR Bespoke designs by Apropos come in a choice of shades for the aluminium frame including pale finishes as well as the on-trend Slate Grey (seen here) or Blackest Black. From £15,000 BEST FOR HARMONY The pointed roof sections of this conservatory by IQ Glass echo the Victorian Gothic lines of the house. Structural glazing supported with steel junctions and a slim-framed door maximises the view. Price depends on glass size, location and access…

AUTHENTIC LINES The historic designs of the Edwardian conservatory by Anglian complements this period home. Made from easy to care for uPVC in Anthracite Grey with a white interior. From £18,645 BEST FOR EQUAL VIEWS Dine in garden surroundings. David Salisbury’s designs are made from Siberian larch or sapele with solar control and light-reducing glazing options, and prices start from £40,000 BEST FOR OPENING OUT Bi-fold doors suit modern spaces, but they also work well in classic garden rooms, like this hardwood design with insulating roof glass by Malbrook Conservatories. From £36,000…

MODERN STRIPE These verticals will hold their own in a scheme full of colour. Calcine in teal/fuchsia/mandarin, £39 per m, Atelier collection, Harlequin BRUSH STROKES Enjoy the view of a painterly floral with dynamic style and bold, modern scale. Artesia Eden, £35 per m, Villa Nova DOUBLE TAKE This reversible fabric looks striking from either side. Knot Geometric in Cobalt, £49.50 per m, Coast collection, Ian Mankin…