If you’re in the mood for some no-stress styling ideas, or fancy a fun item in a fearless colour or pattern, reinventing your scheme with a couple of well-chosen pieces is a great way to perk up your pad.
Especially if you’re not colour shy, after something to suit your whimsy, or looking to self-gift.
Here’s what’s on our hotlist…
1. Fruit & Vegetable Candle Holders: Garlic Ceramic Candle Holder, £8; Tomato Ceramic Candle Holder, £8 (Lemon Ceramic Candle Holder, coming soon); Lemon Taper Dinner Candles – 2 Pack, £12, all Talking Tables
Veggie crowd-pleasers… top your tablescape with these trendy candle holders and co-ordinating candles for a conversation starter.
2. Wiggle Mugs By Florence Mytum – Mint Green and Orange, £35 each, Not Just A Shop
Snazzy stoneware doesn’t come much better than this… entertaining and ergonomic.
3. Karolina Mila Amore Print, from £17.95 (30 x 40cm); Pink Vespa Print, from £17.95 (30 x 40cm), Desenio
Colorful posters can transform a plain white wall with their vibrant appeal – plus, they offer a simple method to elevate a space designed for social gatherings.
4. Chrissy Table Lamp Orange Art Glass, £60, Dar Lighting
Imagine soft ambient lighting in a warm sunset orange hue paired with a sleek, elegant shape… this retro-style item is definitely a cherished discovery.
5. Sluggish Bunny Cake Plates, £17 apiece, Rockett St George
A striking centrepiece for summer tea parties and selection of sweeties or finger sandwiches, these cute bunny plates can be stacked to showcase your best carrot cake and brownies.
6. Nina Campbell Pink Bracken Gingham Check Rosebury Accent Chair, priced at £350; Nina Campbell Pink Bracken Gingham Check Rosebury Footstool, costing £150, available from Next.
This charming pink gingham checked armchair paired with a coordinating ottoman creates a striking impression – perfect for relaxing and putting your feet up while enjoying a glass of rosé.
7. Red Flutterby Window Film, starting at £15.75 for a size of 50cm x 25cm, Purlfrost
If you’re not fortunate enough to have the most stunning vista? This butterfly-themed, stained-glass effect window film featuring red insects offers an excellent method to create a beautiful landscape scene indoors.
8. George Naturally Squared Tufted Lobster Pillow, $10, Direct.asda
If you’re into seaside style or coastal decor, then this lobster cushion is definitely worth purchasing right away. It’s an essential item but comes without the high-end price tag.
9. George Blue and Orange Zebra Print Cotton Beach Towels for £7 each; Amber with Blue & White Ikat Pattern Cotton Beach Towels priced at £7 each; Neutral Striped Cotton Beach Towel also costing £7, available from Direct.asda
These bright beach towels will look right at home on a balcony or terrace, and ideal for draping over garden seating.
