Wood with a twist Vinyl flooring is the perfect choice for high-traffic areas such as the hallway or living room. The new versions add the same warmth and texture as real wood but are far more purse-friendly. Either use as a full flooring option or in sections to create a focal point. Décor Echo Ware flooring, £165 per sq m, amtico.com. Cabinet, £650, frenchconnection.com. Vases: geometric, £34, oliverbonas.com; white, £8.99, and face print, £19.99, both hm.com. Fig plant and pot, £170, flowerbx.com. Model wears: top, £145, and skirt, £175, thefoldlondon.com. Handbag, £675, tl-180.com. Mules, £85, dunelondon.com
When it comes to adding elegance to any space, parquet nails it. To switch up these classic chevrons, look to new luxury vinyl versions, which come in a huge array of bold tones. Also, to keep the look fresh, opt for bespoke patterns – here contrasting chalky tones and darker shades have been used to add depth. Bonnette parquet, £70 per sq m, amtico.com. Sofa in Ballet Pink, £2,599, love-your-home.co.uk. Cushion, £48, anthropologie.com. Tumbler, £45 for two with decanter, oliverbonas.com. Telephone, £50, uk.wildandwolf.com. Model wears: dress, £290, Stine Goya, studiobfashion.com
The rug revamped: For an instant style refresh, roll out a rug. This season gelato tones of lilac and mint are having a moment, which you can either pare down with deep chocolatey shades or, to make your rug really pop, combine with bright yellows and pinks. Portal rug (120cm x 180cm), £1,300, 2LG Studio for floorstory.co.uk. Tennis racket, £160, tennisnuts.com. Pastel tennis balls, £8.50 for three, priceofbath.com. Smiley face tennis balls, £20 for three, brownsfashion.com. Model wears: skirt, £46, warehouse.co.uk. Trainers, £90, levi.com
Tiles get super-styled Tiles have come out of the kitchen and are a savvy go-to not just for creating zones, but for brightening a room. These pastel tiles reflect light and add colour without dominating the space. For a dash of drama try darker shades. Semaphore tiles in Celeste and Victory, £39 per sq m, claybrookstudio.co.uk. Framed print, £114, iamfy.co. Model wears: jacket, £235, and trousers, £125, both reiss.com. Trainers, £100, veja-store.com
Hair, make-up and skincare: Emma Small at Stella creative artists using Bumble & Bumble and Armani beauty. Model: Martine Lervik at Milk. Styling Assistant: Charlotte Page. Paint throughout Gull’s Wing, £23 per litre, designersguild.com