Instantly update your home with bright and bold interior must haves
Colour accents are the easiest way to update your home, hurrah to that as affordable and easy to switch between rooms. With that in mind current fashion trends always influence the world of interiors – pastel pink ruffle dress translates into a beautiful rose coloured glass vase from Liberty or big bold floral prints, see the Harlequin Spirit Wallpaper available at John Lewis.
You can create an ever evolving up to date space by keeping your room neutral with white or black walls (actually any colour you like) and a plain floor – wooden with rugs or carpeted - and add pieces that you can move from room to room.
Wall hangings look great and a different way to introduce texture. Place alongside some well chosen prints and you can start to see a room come together.
A good chair can set the tone of your dining room, you can choose a great shape in a darker tone then pops of colour with plates and candles.
As with fashion there’s a real throwback to the decadent 70’s, but it has to be done in an uber glamorous way with big prints, metallic and velvet, try candelabras, cushions and wallpaper. You don't want to create a "theme" just place vintage inspired pieces amongst modern for an eclectic contrast.
Fake flowers are actually OK now - even cool cacti have now been given the faux treatment and no-one does it better than Abigail Ahern.
If you need any inspiration Pinterest is always a good place to start. Type in the key words for the look you want and you’ll find hundreds of interpretations – French minimal, Nordic winter, Miami pastels – it’s all there to help you get a mood board together.
There are so many good affordable pieces, our gallery is an edit of all our favourite sites.
Amara.com Eva Solo Orchid Pot £55
John Lewis Harlequin Spirit Wallpaper Black £39.20
Zara Home Brown Rim Stoneware Bowl £9.99
Habitat KNOT Green Knitted Round Pouf £95
Made.com AMPH Wall Storage Unit in Black £89
Habitat Honeycomb Gold Finish 7 Bottle Wine Rack £30
ohn Lewis Annie Table Lamp Eau De Nil £35
Abigail Ahern Casablanca Fringed Cushion £75
Nordic House Luxurious Velvet Cushions £35
Graham and Green Concrete Planter £16.95
Zara Home Openwork Wooden Tray with a Geometric Pattern £29.99
Made.com HOOPER Storage Side Table in Black £99
Zara Home Golden Coral Porcelain Breakfast Set £9.99 - £11.99
Rocket St George Victorian Pozzi Scented Candle Lips - Treasure Rose £24
Rocket St George Palm Leaf Art Print by Nika £45
Loaf Nuzzler Rug In Grey £65
Liberty Blisshome Geronimo Da Terra Side Plate £19.95
Liberty La Cerise Sur Le Gateau - La Cerise Sur Le Gateau Pois Tea Towel £14.95
Liberty Lyngby Porcelain Glass 20cm Vase £65
Habitat MICKEY Black Synthetic Rattan Dining Chair £70
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IKEA Birket Yellow/Grey Rug, High Pile £99
IKEA Lappljung Ruta Rug Low Pile £60
Habitat KURA White Metal Floor Lamp with Paper Shade £50
Graham and Green Diamond Bath Mat £75
Graham and Green Spanish Blue Tile Mats £75
H&M Jacquard-Weave Blanket £29.99
H&M Scented Candle in a Holder £12.99
Habitat JURASSIC Grey Textured Ceramic Vase £25
Amara House Doctor Magazine Stand £39
Amara.com Jonathan Adler Arcade Shower Curtain £98
Amara.com Pols Potten Stool Round Tripod - Natural £88
Amara.com Luxe Calanques Wool Throw Mustard £65
Graham and Green Colourful Animal Mugs £15.50
Abigail Ahern Yuha Cactus Small £85
Abigail Ahern Adla Vase Large £30
Rockett St George Magpie Belle Limited Edition Artwork by Bright Spark £70
John Lewis Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha Teapot £69
John Lewis Royal Doulton 1815 Tapas Bowls Set of 8 £39.99
Cox and Cox French Hanging Mirror £100
White Company Wilton Napkins Set of 4 White £20
White Company Dipped Mercury Tealight Holder £10
http://www.thewhitecompany.com/Dipped-Mercury-Tealight-Holder/p/CAHDM?swatch=Silver
Rockett St George Recycled Glass Carafe Green £14.95
Rockett St George Striped Laundry/Storage Basket - Large £15
IKEA Lovbacken Side Table £40
Heals Grey Wall Clock £95
Heals Shibuya Vase by Kartell £96
H&M Metal Candlestick £14.99
Cox and Cox Zinc Tray Table £90