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DEVIL IN THE DETAILS Try a splash of Mylands paint (right) – or a piece from the Painted Kersaint Cobb (bottom right) flooring can renew any room, while Neptune’s Furniture Company (bottom). understated style (below) showcases teracotta colours

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Francesca Hadland, styling expert over at Bridgman, talks sofa accessories 1. Choose cushions and throws that reflect your personality. Bold colours create instant impact and neutral shades keep it calm and subtle. 2. Add a throw to your sofa to inject a pop of colour and texture. It can double up as a cosy blanket on chilly evenings. 3. Fold up your throw for a more refined look, or drape it over the arms of a sofa to keep things casual.

Metallic paint can create a space that’s eye-catching and glamorous

rainbow of vibrant hues. Interiors brand Neptune is also embracing the bold colour trend with a new paint hue, Rhubarb, for its cabinetry, lighting and accessories, inspired by vivid rhubarb stalks. For flooring, Kersaint Cobb’s Moroccan stair runners aren’t only made from 100% sisal, a hard-wearing material for well-used spots, but come in a range of colours to add interest to often-overlooked staircase areas. Meanwhile, Stone & Ceramic Warehouse’s colourful Salerno tiles are double-fired, with a slightly undulated finish, so each tile has subtle variation. “They’re an update on the traditional metro tile, and with colour making a comeback for 2023, the bright shades of the Salerno tiles are perfect for making a statement,” says Jo Oliver-Singh, director at SACW.

Looking for an instant refresh? The next top trend to take note of is saturated colours and bold statement pieces, which give real punch to a room’s scheme. Paint company Mylands reports that its metallic gold paint has become its best- selling colour. Whether used wall-to-ceiling or to highlight smaller areas or accessories, the paint reflects light to imbue a space with a warm glow. Dominic Myland, CEO, says: “Mylands’ metallic paints are rich in colour and shine, which make them perfect as an accent colour, or even to paint a larger area. They can help create a space that’s eye-catching and glamorous.” Meanwhile, for statement pieces of furniture, The Painted Furniture Company offers a selection of cabinets, chests of drawers and wardrobes that come in a

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