Place contrasting patterns next to each other for a striking look, wallpaper and cushions by Jane Churchill

For traditional schemes, try Sanderson, Cole & Son and Celia Birtwell, whose current collection includes simple monochrome designs. Paint aficionados Little Greene recently launched a range of archive-inspired prints in association with English Heritage, while colour is a major trend in Nina Campbell’s latest range.

For something more personalised, customise walls with a bespoke service that allows you to design your own wallpaper using any image. Andrew Martin and Maskreys are both a good first port of call. Once unheard of outside children’s rooms, wall stickers are now available for grown-ups with everything from gigantic stick on clocks to blackboard panels and slinky cat designs to make your walls a talking point.