If there was ever any doubt about filling a room with furniture from every decade, just look at decorator, Nicky Haslam’s beautifully cozy parlour. With pieces sourced from local auctions and markets, his Costwold’s home is an ode to eclecticism. The blinds are ‘Shutter Stripe’ from his Random Harvest collection for Turnell & Gigon, and the sofa and antique chair are adorned with cushions fashioned from remnants of French floral linen. I love the mix of fancy fringe, wicker and wood. “The point of decorating is to make those who are in it look prettier and feel more at ease,” says Haslam. “A room should make you want to smile without knowing it as you enter.”