Latest interiors: Blank canvas
You have your new house, now what to put in it? Holly Cozens provides some ideas
We sometimes feel like a complete style change when it comes to freshening up certain rooms in our home but often end up working around the current furniture and décor. However, when provided with a lovely new home, there are lots of brand new opportunities to start from scratch. Imagine your very own theme worked out from the paper on the walls to the kitsch items on the mantelpiece, the specifically chosen lighting to the albeit daring or subtle bed linen. Here is your chance to make your mark with some new seasonal looks to get your style buds salivating.
‘Hoxton’ double bedstead £799; ‘Natural pleat’ double duvet set £80; ‘Natural silhouette’ double duvet cover set £60; ‘Heather’ double duvet cover set £75; ‘Morgan’ knitted throw £60, ‘Morgan’ knitted cushion £25; Upholstered stool £219; Bedside chest £299; ‘Maya’ twist table lamp £60; ‘Echo’ mug £5, all House of Fraser, www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Birdcage wallpaper, £15 per roll, Next, www.next.co.uk
Bold patterns and pictured wallpaper are a great way to give any room some personality. Try neutral furniture to draw more attention to the design or match colours for more vibrance.
Curiosity soap dish £6, Soap dispenser £10, Tumbler £6, House of Fraser
A delicate addition to the bathroom with these ceramic insect design pieces, interesting enough to be noticed but also with only subtle detail for a nice fit in most bathrooms.
Conran Starley Dawkins Valet, £349, Marks & Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com
A modern take on the classic valet stand, this piece of bedroom furniture is a gem. A coat stand, trouser rail, table and storage for cufflinks and jewellery is a must-have for any real gentlemen.
Salvage Mantel Clock £25, Metal Bell £8, Globe Ornament £12, Next, www.next.co.uk
These gorgeous antique-looking accessories would look amazing together in any contemporary living room or separately placed perfectly around the house.
Kitchen kitsch…
Delonghi Blue vintage icona coffee machine, £170 Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
Start how you mean to go on… every morning with freshly made coffee right from the comfort of your own kitchen with a beautiful retro machine.
Ben de Lisi Kitchenware bread bin £20; teapot £23; toast rack £15, butter dish £16; wooden tray £28; mug £8.50; salt and pepper £8;
egg cup £5, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
Kit out your kitchen with the fresh and bright Ben de Lisi range and have everything you need for a luxurious breakfast whilst still in bed or chilling in the living room.
