A house for all seasons

By creating colourful schemes inspired by the joys of spring, design studio Turner Pocock has ensured this Georgian hunting lodge feels bright and welcoming throughout the year

- RACHEL LEEDHAM

FAMILY ROOM A vibrant green hue offsets both the striking gallery of art and the sculptural lamp. Walls in Calke Green, Farrow & Ball. Beton lamp, Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. Table, Chelsea Textiles. Radnage ottoman, Turner Pocock for Lorfords Contemporary. Armchair in Savernake 005, Fermoie. Sofa in Tyrell in Red, Colefax and Fowler

There are two ways to decorate a country house,' says Bunny Turner, co-founder of interior design studio Turner Pocock. 'One is that you dial pattern and colour back and let the outside in, although this can feel quite bleak in the middle of winter. The other is to approach it in the spirit we did here, and have spring around you all the time. And that's rather wonderful, isn't it?'

SITTING ROOM 'We wanted to ensure this formal room wouldn't only be used for high days and holidays,' says designer Bunny of the scheme. Ottoman; chairs; David Seyfried. Ottoman in an antique suzani, sides in GP & J Baker's Cheswell. Chairs in Paw Print, Soane Britain. Standard arm sofa, George Smith; in Penny Morrison's Ticking Stripe. Sofa in Pierre Frey's Shanghai in Citron

There is something inherently uplifting about the interiors of this home, a historic former hunting lodge in Berkshire that dates back to Georgian times. At every turn, colours and patterns spark delight: a vivid coral cloakroom dances with spring flowers; a lobby is adorned with delicate clover leaves; a yellow sofa glows like a ray of sunshine in the sitting room. 'We chose patterns and materials that truly sing in a country setting,' notes Bunny.