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Having served as a war artist, Edward Bawden designed Rose & Lace wallpaper for Cole & Son in 1947. It can still be made to order in an array of colours.

Penguin launched its enduring classics series in 1946; the affordable price started a paperback revolution. 

Get the look: 

Rose & Lace wallpaper, £339 for a 10m roll, Cole & Son

Penguin Classics paperbacks, £7.99 each, Waterstones

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