AS THE SEASONS TURN

Country style unfurls slowly, just like the seasons. Right now, these are the colours and prints that are finding favour in our rural homes

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Nature's neutrals

Nature's most laid-back colours bring subtle warmth and beauty to living spaces. Serene shades of violet, sage, umber and taupe are discreet but never dull, for a palette that whispers pure style

SOFA SOFTNESS

Sofa in Aubin fabric in Mango, £57m; footstool in Elska fabric in Matcha, £57m; cushions, from a selection, all Romo. For a similar lamp base, choose Green Bobbin table lamp, £50, Laura Ashley at Next

GENTLE GATHERING

Balmoral round dining table in natural oak, £3,495; Tilbury rattan dining chairs, £395 each; cushions, from £59 each, all Neptune

WELCOME HOME

Posie Beige wallpaper, £90.60 a roll, Hovia. For a similar paint colour, try Axia true eggshell wood & metal paint, £84 for 2.5ltr, Atelier Ellis

REST EASY

Burgh wall light, £185, Pooky. The Manette bed, £3,995, Soho Home, looks like this. The Boucle Pouffe