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FROM BUSY FLORAL WALLPAPER TO EYE-POPPING TONES, TAKE NOTICE OF THESE TIPS ON WHERE TO BEGIN PATTERNS AND PALETTES am seeing an enjoyment in using bold tones such as green, teal and pink as wall colours – moving away from the neutrals of old – alongside a revival of wallpaper,” says Louise. “I would advise people to look at pattern with joy. Use it in fabrics and accessories if wallpaper is too much, against a strong wall colour.” “Last year, you could hardly move for bobbin detailing and scalloped edges – which I think is a big driver,” says Nicola. “Colour is such a fantastic way of making an affordable, but significant change. “First, be honest with what you have and how much you want to invest. For a quick fix, there’s nothing like paint to lift an otherwise tired room. Depending on light levels and room aspect, strong greens, tobacco shades and brownish or dirty pinks can be a brilliant backdrop for a sitting room,” Nicola continues. At the other end of the colour palette, Laura recommends not leaping out of your comfort zone too soon: “Think neutral and earthy tones, green and blue. Green is the standout colour trend for this spring and flurry of floral prints and a spectrum of sugary hues are a sure-fire way of adding character and colour to interiors. “I summer. It’s not surprising, seeing as it promotes balance and harmony, and is a soothing, restful colour,” she says. Patterns are another vital component of cottagecore, but layering them up can feel daunting. “To get started and build confidence in layering patterns, incorporate them through the finishes, cushions and rugs,” says Laura. “It also means updating your interior without having to change large and expensive furniture. For a country style, stick with softer patterns:
modern floral prints and ticking stripes are a great combination.” Mixing print and pattern can be tough. “If you’re beginning a scheme from scratch, a good rule of thumb is to start with a print that has three or more colours,” advises Nicola. “It doesn’t matter if it’s for curtains, a footstool or just a seat cover, but you can use those colours as a jumping-off point for everything else.” Katie encourages you to be bold and splash out; you may be surprised by the results. “Use floral patterns on everything – walls, soft and upholstered furniture – but think about gentler, more faded ones. Add pattern to a kitchen by finding a floral tablecloth and some chair cushions that don’t necessarily need to match. Remember: layering is key with textures, to bring a feeling of cosy, fireside warmth.” STRIKING A CHORD Busy prints are the name of the game, with this Opium Blush teal wallpaper from The Curious Department (top) and Christopher Farr cloth sofa from Studio Sanders (above)
CROSSOVER Collide colour and pattern to create your desired look, as in this striking combination from The Monkey Puzzle (left)
LAYERING IS KEY WITH TEXTURES, FOR A COSY, FIRESIDE WARMTH
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