Blue and white is one of the most soothing and adaptable colour schemes, and with so many variations it will transform every room of your home.

This timeless palette is the thread that links Delft tiles, Chinese porcelain, French toiles de Jouy and Islamic mosaics. It can be fresh and crisp; bold and saturated; dark and moody; or worn and faded. In the kitchen, imagine smart navy cabinets and a hutch filled with an assortment of blue and white china.

Indigo walls are ideal for a formal dining room, while a more laidback space would suit floorboards and furniture painted in parchment and duck egg tones. In the living room, embrace coastal living with nautical stripes, or create a country idyll with gingham and floral patterns.

Cerulean bed linen and chalk-hued walls bring tranquillity to the bedroom, while a Moroccan-inspired bathroom might feature azure tadelakt plaster and matching tiles.