Interior designers create variety and interest with upholstery and soft furnishings. Curtains and blinds, sofas, armchairs, footstools, dining chairs, headboards, divans and cushions won’t all be matched, but they will complement each other and the rest of the room.

If you’re buying bespoke or calling in a designer they’ll focus on the small details as well as the overall picture – but you can do it, too, with the same great results. When it comes to cabinet furniture, the handles and knobs can look classic or modern, understated or attention-grabbing, so it...