- Andres bath mat Graham & Green
This might be quite niche but I make no apologies for including it as it would go perfectly in my bathroom. I have considered using a Persian rug as a bath mat but I think it might quickly become damp and smelly so this is the perfect solution for anyone who likes a more period feel to their bathing area. It’s made from cotton and has a silicon anti-slip backing.
- Brass towel rail Graham & Green
Of course you can use this as a towel rail (and very handy it will be too) but it would also work in a guest room where it will hold a few hangers or even in a hall for coats. The fixings and S hooks aren’t included which is mildly vexing.
- Abstract white candle holders Graham & Green
In the year when our kitchens became our restaurants I have found I am lighting candles more and more and these sculptural holders look great on the shelf even when empty. They also come in black and you can pair with contrasting black or white candles or branch out into bolder colours depending on your mood. A little winter pick-me-up.
- Georgia cluster ceiling light Made
The fashion for rattan shows no sign of going away any time soon and a lamp is a good way to acknowledge a trend without going overboard. It’s also a good way of using a material in an unexpected way. Cluster lamps used to be let down by bad ceiling roses but this white one will blend into most ceilings and the differently shaped shades bring more interest to the piece as a whole as does the fact that they are arranged at different heights. Great in a bathroom (if you have the height and required zones) but also good in kitchens and bedrooms. A truly versatile light fitting.
- Vince floor lamp Made
Good floor lamps are notoriously hard to find, so often they are just tall thin metal poles that don’t take up much space but look a bit “office”. This has a 70s feel to it while having a narrow base (30cm wide) and lamp so you can tuck it into the smallest of spaces. It’s 131cm tall and don’t forget you can always swap the shade to ring the changes.
- Shapes Tray Made
Trays are so much more useful than just means of carrying a cup of tea from A to B. Put one on the coffee table to hold the various remotes, a candle and matches and it will bring everything together abd instantly make it look more “styled”. Prop one up at the back of a shelf of “objets” and it will do the same thing. Also works in bathrooms and on dressing tables to bring together a disparate collection of “stuff” that would otherwise just look messy.
- Cleo set of storage boxes Made
We all want more storage and in these days of open plan living we all want good looking storage as well. These canvas stripe covered cardboard boxes by Broste Copenhagen aren’t the cheapest you will find but they look good and will work in sitting rooms as well as bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Zayl vase Made
The entire Zayl collection is great. The pleated shapes means they look good when empty and when storage cupboards are full this means they will look great stored on open shelves.
- Alix Dining Bench Made
Now this is billed as a dining bench but I would gently suggest that at £379 it’s not going to be the sturdiest and longest lasting piece you will ever buy. However, the shape is great and it’s a good looking thing. If you have room in a bedroom, or even a hall where it will have only occasional sitting I think it’s a great buy. The brass tips on the navy version make it look cheaper so I’d stick to the white but you can now order a free fabric sample so that’s probably worth doing. And you can maybe even paint the legs if you don’t like them.
- Yepa Made
Delivery times are up in the air in so many places at the moment but if you are prepared to wait this is a great piece. Made from concrete it solves the dilemma of having too much wood in a room (floor, tables, lamps etc) and will work outside if you decide, in time, that you want to change the look inside. But while inside it’s sturdy enough to put your feet on without tipping, which is what you want from a good coffee table. The white one is more timeless than the sand one. There is a taller version too if you want a side table.
- Bedford Accent Armchair & Footstool Made
A genuine Eames or Le Corbusier is out of reach of most of us but this mid-century style lounger with matching footstool is a classic design made by Danish firm By Georgsen and is guaranteed for 10 years. It comes in either navy or ivory boucle and will suit most interiors. Perfect for those of you with a home office who like to take a break from their desk in the afternoon
- Lilia Day bed Made
At last a stylish sofa bed that works as both a day bed and folds out to become a double bed. This won’t work for elderly parents as it’s low and it won’t be supportive enough for more than a few nights but as a crash pad for unexpected or weekend guests it’s perfect and will look good when the room reverts to the home office. The mattress is also pocket sprung which is excellent – all that for £799 – which is a good price let me tell you. You can use it as two single beds or one double too making it good for an extra kid bed.
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