The simple beauty of extra-wide blonde wooden floorboards transforms this room into a cool contemporary space. Furniture that is raised off the floor creates a lighter, uncluttered look, while gentle shades of cream on the walls, curtains and cushions soften the scheme, providing a comfortable, tranquil mood.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• The floor can be kept light and clean by sweeping regularly and sponging with soapy water.
• The natural look of the blonde grass cloth on the walls works well with the bleached floorboards.
• Sleek modern furniture keeps the room cool and uncluttered.

Douglas Fir floorboards, from £80sq m, Dinesen. Sloane sofa, H76xW225xD93cm, £1,955 plus 19m of fabric, Sinclair Matthews. Alba sideboard, H75xW200xD53cm, £3,995, Pinch. Fontana Grande lamp, H80xdiam50cm, £870, Aram.

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STYLING KATRIN CARGILL
PHOTOGRAPHS PAUL RAESIDE
MARCH 2009