The look: Back to nature
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Natural motif cushions on sofa
You can go organic in more ways than one by introducing this spring\'s hottest colour - green - into your home. Mix with textures and prints inspired by nature, to create a calming haven.
Cushions (from left): green and white, £14.99, Homebase; rectangle £18, Next; black and white, £8, Matalan. Jug, £9, Habitat.
by Gary Irwin, styling: Carolyn Bailey, photographs: Christopher Drake
Vibrant looks
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Sofa in lime green room with cushions and throws with natural motifs
Walls painted in Pale Lime matt emulsion, £21.60 for 2.5l,
The Little Greene Paint Company. The Arthouse Collection Divine Motif wallpaper, £9.99 per roll,
B&Q. Beth sofa, £539; footstool, £149. Both
Sofa Workshop. Vitten rug, £105,
Ikea. Nest of tables, £175,
Next. On sofa: Cushions (from left): white flower, £14.99,
Homebase; rectangle, £18, and fur, £15, both
Next; floral, £20,
Marks & Spencer. Throw, £8,
Matalan. Vase, 99p,
Ikea. Decorative ball, £6,
Bhs. Wooden frame, £9.99,
Homebase. Lamp, from a selection,
Bhs. Bowl, £20,
Next. Plant pot, stylist\'s own.
Natural style
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Chest with green, white and natural coloured vases and candles
Chest, £475, Laura Ashley. Glass vase, 99p, Ikea. Plate, £3, House Of Fraser. Banana leaf vase, £12; cream vase, £5; bamboo candle, £3. All Tesco. Green vase, £25, Next.
A new leaf
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Leaf print chair with white plate, spotted mug and white cushion
Stockholm chair, £185,
Ikea. White cushion, £6,
Tesco. Plate, £30 for a 12-piece set,
Next. Yellow mug, stylist\'s own.
The look: Mix `n\' match
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Red room with table and patterned accessories
Dare to be different by mixing bold colours in contrasting patterns.
Walls painted in Classic Red matt emulsion, £9.99, B&Q. Table, £599; chairs, £129 each. Both Habitat. Cushion, £20, Next. Goblets, £3.50 each, Marks & Spencer. Egg cup, £3, Laura Ashley. Bowls, £1.99, Ikea.
Strawberries and stripes
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Striped table runner and jugs with flowers, strawberries and cherries
Runner, £12; napkins, £3 each; multicoloured mug, £4. All Habitat. Square plate, £30 for a 12-piece set, Next. Flower platter, £5.99; vase, £1.79. Both Ikea. Jug, £7; mug, £5. Both Laura Ashley.
A touch of technicolour
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PP Apr 08 mix match chairs
Slatted chair, £129; plain chair, £129; cushion, £15; multicoloured mug, £4. All Habitat. Plate, £3, House of Fraser. Basket, £15 for two; striped mug, as before. Both Laura Ashley.
The look: Decorative details
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Bed with pretty cushions, throw, lamp and flowers
Pretty embellishments on cushions, accessories and bedlinen are a key trend this year. This feminine look works well in bedrooms.
Walls painted in Normandy Grey matt emulsion, £21.50 per 2.5l, The Little Greene Paint Company. Bedbase, £749; headboard, £150; bedside table, £150. All Feather & Black. Duvet cover set, £20; green leaf cushion, £8. Both Matalan. Teacup cushion, £35; home scene cushion, £28. Both Laura Ashley. Throw, £30; lamp, £45. Both Bhs. Vase, £2; bowl, £4. Both Tesco. Glass, £3.50, Habitat.
A feminine feel
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Tapestry cushions and crochet mat with glass of flowers
Crochet mat, £7 for two, Laura Ashley. Glass, as before, Habitat. Large cushion, £9.99; small cushion, £14.99. Both Ikea.
Pretty in pastel
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Cream bed with cushions and bedside cabinet
White cushion, £6.99, Ikea. Rectangle cushion, £45, Laura Ashley. Green leaf cushion, as before, Matalan.