Texture can be as intricate as colour, and there’s no limit to how many you can use. Consider it everywhere: knitted rugs and sheepskin; distressed paint or fresh wood stains; linen upholstery and ribbed cushions; glossy porcelain and cool, satin ceramic.

Unexpected height or size adds vibrancy to tonal rooms – a tallboy dresser, rather than a sideboard; an oversized, floor-standing plant; wall art on a grand scale.

Choosing furniture on slender, raised legs, rather than shorter-legged or floor-standing pieces, brings light and airiness to a room, and the gentle movement of shadow.

For rooms with plenty of natural light, the aspect has a strong impact. North-facing rooms bring out the coolness in colours: balance it with natural warmth. South-facing rooms are more forgiving, and you can choose cooler or true shades. West-facing rooms are cooler in the mornings, and east-facing in the afternoons, so it’s worth considering what time of day you are usually in them.

Texture is amplified by light, so take advantage of it. Position sculpted art at a right angle to windows, which embellishes the shadows. For rounded, decorative pieces and objets, place them in direct light to get the most from highlights and shade.

Our Jaipur range of wall art comes in six styles (with new designs for spring) – all of which complement each other, so you can choose how much of a statement you want to make. Created by hand from papier-mâché by craftsmen in India, each piece is unique. Striking and minimalist, they come set in mango-wood frames.

An occasional chair can take an underused zone in a room and transform it into a lived-in space, adding character, form and function. This chair adds a touch of French flair, having been inspired by a vintage market find.