As summer draws to a close, adding whimsical homeware and pops of colour or pattern can give living spaces some personality and lift the spirits. Here are nine suggestions, with prices correct at the time of publishing.
Pamper Your Pooch and Sip in Style
Treat your dog to the Elio Striped Bone Shaped Pillow Bed, down to £20 at Dusk. The comfy cushion has a neutral stripe pattern and measures 15 x 73 x 48cm deep, ideal for small to medium-sized dogs. It fits neatly inside the Percy Seagrass Basket (£80) to complete the cosy setup.
For a touch of shimmer on your table, Habitat's Set of 4 Iridescent Flute Wine Glasses cost £11.25. The fluted design and soft pastel sheen catch the light beautifully, making every sip feel a bit more special. Also available as Champagne Flutes for the same price.
Mugs, Kitchenware, and Wallpaper to Add Colour
Emma Bridgewater's Half Pint Mugs cost from £26 each or save 15% when you buy two. With beautiful designs, inside and out, there's an enormous choice from Blackberries, Foxgloves or dog breeds, including Brown and Cream Spaniel, to Farmyard Animals, Personalised Polka Dot mugs or her classic Black Toast.
Peugeot-Saveurs Northern Lights Collection is tailor-made for kitchen makeovers and summery updates. Featuring Peugeot’s top-rated salt and pepper mills (£31.99) and ceramic bakeware (from £22.99) in pretty pastels, it’s the perfect pick ’n’ mix of soft pinks, sky blues, sage greens and creamy whites.
House of Hackney's Hollyhocks Wallpaper is reminiscent of the lush colour of Gustav Klimt's paintings. A print full of joy and a touch of irreverence, they suggest using in spaces you want to feel uplifted and free. Available in nine colourways, it's a beautiful investment at £195 per 3m roll.
Flooring, Cushions, Lamps, and a Classic Jug
Save 20% on Floorpops' Daphne Self Adhesive Floor Tiles, now £14.40 at Dunelm for a pack of 10 (30.5 x 30.5cm each). Simply peel and stick to cover your floor with the vibrant floral and botanical pattern. The tiles come in four colourways and are water-resistant and washable.
Furn's Pineberry Forest Embroidered Cushion costs £22 at Next and is ideal for nature lovers. The luxurious plum velvet cover features a large embroidered red squirrel, with plain reverse, contrasting piped edge and zip closure. It measures 45 x 45 x 10cm deep.
Save a third on Habitat's Caliban XL Globe Glass Lamp, down to £34.66 at Argos. The mid-century inspired design will add a gentle glow to the living room, bedroom or hallway. The spherical glass shade has a diameter of 40cm and comes in orange, yellow or white. Also available in 20cm diameter for £14.66.
Save 30% on the iconic Wade Fish Jug, down to £30.80 at Dunelm. Add a touch of UK ceramic heritage to your home, handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent for over 150 years. The 1.2L Gluggle Jug can be used as a water jug, wine carafe, ornament or vase and comes in 12 colours. Easy pour spout produces the glugging sound when you pour.
