Blue and Green

The dreamiest of colours, these two shades are oh-so soothing to live with, as shown in Sally Denning’s new book

- Polly Wreford

ELECTRIC DREAMS Bold colours might not seem the obvious choice for a calm interior, but as this elegant entrance hall suggests, it is not only muted hues and off-whites that offer tranquil and serene settings. The key is to keep the scheme simple, the space uncluttered, with pale painted woodwork and light wood floors to balance the more vibrant shades of electric green and teal blue.