Modern heritage style

There's a nostalgic mood in interiors now - stylist Selina Lake talks us through rooms that have this timeless look

- Selina Lake

1 A BOLD APPROACH

I don't believe that stripes ever truly go out of fashion, but right now they seem to be everywhere and picking up pace as a design staple. These impressive stripes, created by artist Russell Loughlan in his Georgian cottage in Kent, have been achieved with a steady hand and a few rolls of masking tape. Note the change of tone and shadow effect in the section under the picture rail, which I think softens the look and makes it more appropriate for a bedroom. If you don't have the inclination to paint, simply choose wallpaper.

2 CUSTOM-BUILT BEAUTY