Accessories

Be bold, choose red!

Red probably isn't the best colour for bedrooms, but if you want some bright hues for your sitting room or kitchen, well, why not be bold and go for a spot of chilli red? Plenty of brands are going big on red for 2026, including Oliver Bonas, Procook and Peugeot. If you've got essentially white walls, a red cushion cover or two can make all the difference in a sitting room, as can a red throw and a red planter. And in the kitchen keep the theme going with red mugs, napkins and a table runner.

Cruelty free Eris silk

Keep warm and save energy this winter

Turning up the central heating is a very expensive and un-eco-friendly way to keep your house warm. With the focus on energy saving measures to cut bills and the nation's CO2 emissions, there are plenty of things we can do to allow us to turn down the thermostat a good degree or so, even in the depths of winter.
 
Wrap up and keep out the draughts
 

Closca collapsible cycle helmets

It's a small design studio that won Spain's National Design Prize for its Fuga foldable cycle helmet. Closca founder and designer Carlos Ferrando says his motivation in designing the product was to 'make the urban cyclist more beautiful' and no doubt many of us can drink to that...

indigenous seagrass stool

Vases for light touch flower arranging

Focus on: Duette heat conserving blinds

Duette energy saving blinds can help reduce energy bills. they can be an eco friendly option for window coverings

Dress up your home with orchids

Orchids are endlessly fascinating with their complex sculptural blooms and variegated colour. They're exquisite exotic works of art, yet they have a minimalism about them - which explains why so many contemporary interior designers love them. They have great presence yet they're not overpowering. (And yes, ok, they may not always prove the easiest plant to keep in fine fettle, but more on that later.)

Sustainability: switch to more eco friendly household products

I would like to vouch for certain products that I've switched to in a bid to being more eco friendly.

Weatherproof artwork for your garden

Enjoy art outside with weatherproof artworks from insideout garden art. Perfect for dull garden walls or fences, a beautiful outside picture will cheer up your garden

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