Classic Country Look at www.japanese-home-gardens.com

This room is a lighter, airier interpretation of the classic country look. There is timber furniture designed with the open shelving and solid lines of traditional rustic pieces, but it has a modern finish. The floral prints of classic country schemes are retained but used sparingly and they're set against clear, fresh colours and plenty of plain accessories and fabrics.

White china is a classic that won't date and it's versatile, too. You can keep adding to it from any range -so long as it's white, it will match. A few pieces of classic Cornishware continue the blue and white theme and add a cosy, country feel.

Country schemes cry out for comfy, homely pieces with soft lines and soft materials. This squidgy Sofa is perfect piled up with cushions in pretty floral fabrics. The leather armchair is another country classic - the more beaten up and worn, the better.