One decorator used floral patterns, antique plates, and meaningful mementoes to create colourful accents and a vibrant look

Dear Virginie, We recently moved into this small but cute house and while my to-do list is long, my first priority is to install a gas fireplace. Would it be weird to put it between the living and dining rooms? And what are your thoughts on round dining tables? I'm really into the British colonial style right now.

Dispatches from the Interior Design Show, where, amongst other things, I've fallen in love with an unlikely colour.