Masterpieces

Rich textures, bold patterns and striking colours create sumptuous interiors for elegant townhouses and country homes alike.

Decorating with velvets and chenilles adds warmth and texture to well-proportioned rooms, and works best on statement pieces upholstered in rich, jewel-like tones.

The unmistakably French lines of our elegant Monique, Tiffany and Lamour sofas and snugglers pair perfectly with panelled walls in deep, heritage shades.

Crawford’s curves are timeless in a gentleman’s study or library – or even a hallway – while the Art Deco-inspired Bardot brings a touch of Hollywood glamour.

Treat walls with dramatic blues – we love French Blue, Azuright and Indigo from Edward Bulmer, and Neptune’s Teal and Ink shades in matt eggshell.

Hang gilded mirrors and original artwork in ornate frames. Framed prints and family photographs add to the traditional look.

Add chandeliers and metallic wall lights. Lamps with pleated silk shades add pretty pools of light.

Polished wooden floors with antique rugs create a warm, cocooning, protective space, whatever the great British weather is doing outside.

Richly-textured footstools like the Tiffany and Lamour are a theatrical alternative to coffee tables, while generous scatter cushions spell year-round comfort and style and will pull the whole room together.