Faux rugs and artisanal rugs are available. Sally Cullen shares plants, interiors editor These are her top picks from our homeware favorites
Set yourself a stylish table and you’ll soon be out of that TV-dinner rut, from left: bowl, £38; pizza tray, £25; dinner plate, £10; side plate, £8; mug, £7; tumblers, £6 each; candleholder, £18; salad bowl, £18; salad server set, £15; small bowl, £8; cane and glass vase, £55; linen throw, £65, and tablemats, £36 for four, all frenchconnection.com
French Connection
Aztec prints, basketry, handwoven rugs… there’s a crafted touch to this trendsetter’s latest range, with natural materials such as rattan and canvas adding texture
The White Company
As you might expect, the brand’s lounging buzzword in this category is ‘luxe.
For the ultimate hotel-at–home feel, layer your bedlinen. From left: stool, £325; side table, £195; table lamp, £95; bedlinen, from £58; bedspread, from £110; rug (170cm x 240cm), from £345, and pendant light, from £100, all thewhitecompany.com
Habitat
At the homeware legend, deep heritage colours are combined with modern good looks. Consider rich velvets, cork and hammered metal finishes
A new-look rug can give your floor a fresh look. From left: planter, £55; side table, £195 for nest of three; table lamp, £45; rug (160cm x 230cm), £120; sofa bed, £400; cushions, small £6.50 each, large £25; coffee table, £150; bowl, £12.50, and wall light, £28, all habitat.co.uk
Sofa, £1,300
Marks & Spencer
This high-street stalwart’s sleek armchairs and gold-framed tables deliver timeless appeal
You can make space for bedside items by switching your table lamp to a pendant light. From left: chair, £249; pendant light, £49.50; table, £199; vases, from £5; mug, £5; bed, £649; duvet cover and pillowcase set, £29.50; matching cushion, £12.50; colour-block cushion, £19.50, and mirror, £69, all marksandspencer.com
John Lewis
Our favourite department store’s newest collection combines statement pieces with clean, simple Scandi-inspired lines
Start the day with a positive attitude. Start by bringing out the best. Tableware for breakfast .From left: pouffe, £79;. armchair, £399; folding.chairs, £99 each; table,. £999, and pendant light, £17, all johnlewis.com.
Matalan
Cool and wallet-friendly, this fashion store’s interiors range was a well-kept secret. This is no longer the case.
For a cohesive look, make sure accessories match wall colours. From left: faux plant in pot, £14; dalmatian ornament, £10; cushions, £10 each; picture frame, £10; faux plants in slogan pots, £4 each; faux plants in pot (on table), £10; spot vase, £8; mugs, £12 for four; plate, from £12 for four, and large planter, £18, all matalan.co.uk