Texture can be as intricate as color, 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 colors: 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.