INSPIRATION AND IDEAS TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME
IN THE LIMELIGHT
The perfect lamp for a reading nook. Lamp base, £300; shade, £90, both Pooky
FLOOR STORY
A sisal rug underfoot will add texture. Rug, £720, Tate & Darby
This month’s new trends and beautiful buys from homes & gardens director Carolyn Bailey
LAYER UP
Get dinner-party-ready with smart new table linen. Placemat, £29.56, Penny Morrison
WHAT I’M READING…
Create by Emily Henson (£25, Ryland, Peters & Small) is packed full of inspiring homes.
CLIMBING THE WALLS
This spring sees the launch of the third wallpaper collection from the Little Greene and National Trust collaboration, featuring designs inspired by three of the Trust’s historical houses: Oxburgh Hall and Felbrigg Hall, both located in Norfolk; and Newark Park in the Cotswolds. Bird and Bluebell wallpaper in Pea Green, £244 per panel (156cm wide x 325cm high), National Trust Papers at Little Greene. Ceiling painted in Dorchester Pink Absolute Matt emulsion, £54.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Pebble desk, from a selection, Fred Rigby Studio. Gentle table lamp, Pinch Design. Other items, all stylist’s own.
FOLLOW THE SCENT
Designer Paul Smith has launched four home fragrances inspired by his favourite things. Diffusers, £95 each, Paul Smith
COSY UP
A smart, compact sofa for a small space. Two-seater sofa, £899, Sofology
BOWLED OVER
Ex-fashion editor Deborah Brett has launched her first blue and white ceramics collection. Flow bowls, £80 each, dbceramic.co.uk
IN THE SHADE
This pretty candle shade comes with a brass shade carrier, which sits on a dinner candle. Candle shade, £45, Salvesen Graham
THIS MONTH, WE’RE INSPIRED BY… WARMTH
It’s no surprise
