Mediterranean sun floods the Provence home, and while it’s still not possible to order it here in the UK, light walls in white or cream ensure you make the most of your existing natural light. Avoid heavy colours for your bathtub, shower and worktops, and instead opt for neutrals such as grey, beige or milky white.

For panels and worktops, natural wood effects are a win. Light wood trumps dark wood. Oak and chestnut effects are preferable for an authentic Provence-inspired space. This can also be applied to your blinds, mat and accessories by selecting wicker or raffia materials. If you want a cleaner, more modern look, then consider pastels such as lilac, mint green, light blue or grey to stand out from your lighter worktops.

Nature has very much dictated the colour palette for this style. No loud, in-your-face aubergine or aquamarine bathtubs here. Think pastels and warm neutrals: white, beige and grey for your backdrop interspersed with tints of purple, green, yellow and sea blue for your towels, picture frames and tiles.

Sleek and contemporary doesn’t work as well if you want to capture that timeless, other-worldly atmosphere. Accessories are a 3D collage of your own story. Items you have collected overtime negate that manicured look that works for other styles such as minimalist or Scandinavian. Provence is a special take on the vintage look. Accessories you choose could be candlesticks, ceramic herb pots, floral paintings or drawings, seashells and distressed mirrors. The flower motif can be extended to your tiling and any textiles in the space.

Those who love boldness will be happy that black metal accents are definitely in! The wrought-iron look in for taps, light fittings and chairs fits rather well into a Provençale ensemble. When it comes to metallic features, muted opulence goes, so a chandelier, old-fashioned tap fittings and quirky cupboard handles are the way to express your elegant side.