Step inside a colour expert's boho-chic home

By keeping the backdrop of this large and airy living room simple, the owners have been able to go to town with art, furniture and ornaments for an eclectic boho look. The walls have been painted in All White from Farrow & Ball.

1/10 Clever book storage

2/10 Boho-chic living room

A carved Indian coffee table contrasts with big, cosy sofas, pulling together the look and creating a welcoming space for family relaxation. Find similar sofas at Habitat. The armchair has been reupholstered in felt - find a similar shade at Designers Guild.

3/10 Classic kitchen diner

In this kitchen-diner, a selection of design classics, such as Philippe Starck's Ghost and Bo chairs and a Verner Panton chair, look chic around a wooden table covered in a zinc sheet. You can find these chairs at Heal's.

4/10 Family kitchen-diner

The kitchen-diner is in the old living room, which has been converted into a family-sized space, complete with French doors onto the garden. Treasures collected over the years decorate the surfaces and, along with the gas log fire, add a cosy feel to the light-filled room. Not On The High Street sells similar candlesticks.

5/10 Whimsical girl’s bedroom

The whimsical Midsummer Night's Dream feel in this little girl's room is achieved with a mixture of pretty soft furnishings and unusual but effective decorative features. It's the ideal place for older children to play and sleep. Find similar beds at Ikea.

6/10 Romantic master bedroom

Clever paint tricks have been used in the romantically decorated bedroom, such as contrasting soft tones on the wall to create the seamless silhouette of a headboard. Find paint shades like these at Farrow & Ball, and similar bedlinen at Habitat.

7/10 Glamourous ensuite bathroom

Decorated in earthy shades and cool blues, this en-suite bathroom was designed with relaxation in mind.

8/10 Children’s sitting room

This children's sitting room is a riot of fun colour and texture. Tromp l'oeil drops add an extra dimension to the walls. Heal's stocks similar coffee tables. Find a cowskin rug like this at The Rugseller.

9/10 Light and airy living room

A bay window is an ideal place for an office area. The white walls and blinds, together with the large windows, create a calming atmosphere. Find this Philippe Starck chair at Nest.

10/10 Dramatic hallway

This dramatic entrance hall demonstrates great use of colour in pulling various design elements together. By limiting the colour palette to two contrasting shades, and painting the staircase the same shade as the floorboards, the eye is drawn along the hallway into the house. Find a Nordic country-style bench at Scumble Goosie.

Looking for more modern decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from an industrial-chic conversion to a retro 1970s-inspired bungalow.