HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• Plain white walls lifted with a wide band of pale blue under dado height add architectural interest to the room.
• An oversized white sofa is both comfortable and chic, while loose covers on white armchairs are a practical consideration.
• The large wooden coffee table creates an elegant centrepiece.
• A small selection of decorative accessories in white ceramic or glass keeps the scheme light and bright.

FURNITURE
Nairobi sofa, Roche-Bobois. Ektorp Jennylund armchair, Ikea.Witley console table 004340-AWR, Ma Maison. Xavier coffee table, Victoria Jill. Fine-weave side table, Marston & Langinger.
FABRICS
Curtains in Bundu Stripe in Sky BS3, linen, £76m, de Le Cuona. Large cushions in Fenton Alpine RF-7233-11, cotton mix, 137cm wide, Romo. Small cushions in Ombrosa in Ciel 02, linen, 150cm wide, Nya Nordiska.
WALLS
Above dado, All White; below dado, Borrowed Light; both Estate Emulsion, Farrow & Ball
FLOOR
Seagrass, Buckingham Basketweave 3102, 4m wide, The Alternative Flooring Company
ACCESSORIES
Antique trumeau mirror, The French House. Moooi paper chandelier, Greenwich Village at Selfridges

Large glass candle holder; candle; both I&JL Brown
A3 sketchbook, Paperchase. Astier cake stand, Designers Guild. White shells, C Best, 020 7720 2306. Large green bottle, The General Trading Company. Astier stemmed bowl; Astier two-handled vase; Astier vase; all Designers Guild. White metal curtain pole; Cannonball finials, pair of brackets and 30 rings, Jim Lawrence. Small ceramic pot (containing small olive tree), C Best, 020 7720 2306. Olive trees, Flowers & Plant Association