If your New Year’s Resolution is to embark on a spot of decorating, this stylish country living room might offer some much-needed inspiration.

Here, walls painted in a pretty shade of blue work really well with the toning, patterned paper on the feature wall. The scheme shows that a blue palette needn’t be cold and icy!

An elegant French-style sofa in a neutral fabric is a key country ingredient – simply add a pop of colour with a vibrant cushion for a modern twist.

A vintage touch is provided by the beautiful distressed chest of drawers, which offer essential storage, while washed floorboards bring a hint of coastal style and complement the white plantation shutters, by Apollo Binds, that can easily be opened up to admire the view.

Prices for Apollo Blind’s Lifestyle shutters start at £350 per sq metre