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1. Pine tree print

Sarah Gillard, from £20 for unframed print. A picture of serenity. 0800 085 3440, bridgemanartondemand.com

2. Foret limed effect Sofa

Nicky Cornell, £995. This weathered-looking beechwood piece is worthy of a palazzo. 0845 604 0244, nickycornell.com

3. Italian Fiat 500 Cushion

Helena Carrington, £45. This photographic-print cushion is a simple way to rev up your style. 01883 500 117, moska.co.uk

4. Mediterranea wallpaper

Fornasetti collection from Cole & Son, from £80 a roll. Broaden your horizons with this picturesque cityscape design. 020 8442 8844, cole-and-son.com

5. Cornflower Blue Rounded Vase

Lucy Burley, £28. Employ some blue-sky thinking with this azure vase. 0845 519 6275, seekandadore.com

6. Red iron and wood garden chair

Graham & Green, £135. Channel bistro culture with these distressed seats. 0845 130 6622, grahamandgreen.co.uk

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