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PALE BEIGE-GREY: quiet and understated, yet warm and cosy.
GREYISH GREEN MID-BLUE: harmonious and relaxing – works with everything.
MID-GREEN BLUE: a soothing, warm watery shade.
DELICATE, PALE LIGHT BLUE: pretty, fresh and uplifting.
SOFT PALE GREEN-BLUE: calm and collected – an elegant and serene choice

PAINT COLOURS BY FARROW & BALL (01202 876141; www.farrow-ball.com). From the top: SKIMMING STONE, LIGHT BLUE, TERESA’S GREEN, BORROWED LIGHT, PALE POWDER

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Entering a pale bedroom from a landing or corridor painted a dramatic darker shade will instantly make the room appear larger and lighter.

Corridor in Harissa (archive colour, to order), bedroom and living room in Off-White, all Farrow & Ball (01202 876141; www.farrow-ball.com)

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Select a distinctive accent colour or flamboyant wallpaper in order to make a feature of the wall behind your bed. This provides a focal point for the room and helps ground the scheme.

Portobello wallpaper in yellow, Rapture & Wright (01608 652442; raptureandwright.co.uk

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To create a peaceful room that will induce sleep and feelings of calm, choose shades inspired by the gentle colours of nature – soft blues and greens and earthy greys all have a restful quality.

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