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THE 10 NEW THINGS WE THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
TEAM SOFT PINK & PLAYFUL DESIGNS
Classic yet completely of the moment, soft pink will look good absolutely anywhere. It’s a perfect partner to natural shades, such as the lovely forest green used on the woodwork here, but more than that it’s a great backdrop to playful elements. Everything from elaborate mirror frames to fluffy tassels – even a fun scalloped cornice – will be enhanced by its timeless charm.
2 TOUR THE WORLD WITH A DESIGN GURU
Who doesn’t love a nosy around other people’s homes? Influential interiors and textile designer Kathr yn M Ireland is a delightfully chatty, informal guide as she takes us on a tour of the interiors she’s designed throughout her 30-year career in A Life in Design (£40, Cico Books). The best part is that we get to see inside her own homes in Los Angeles, London and the South of France and, as you’d expect, they’re all incredibly stylish. Along the way she shares invaluable advice on creating comfort, adding colour, finding art and her key design rules – it’s a visual delight bursting with inspiration.
3 POND MIRRORS
HB HOT ON THE HIGH STREET
Make waves with some wiggly borders
4 V&A archive treasures revived
Wallpaper brand 1838 Wallcoverings has teamed up with the V&A to create a delightful new collection of vibrant wallpapers. Delving deep into the V&A archives has revealed the most beautiful and intricate patterns, including woodblock prints, watercolour sketches and upholstery fabrics dating as far back as the 1700s. Now they have been adapted to work as wallpaper in modern homes, and enhanced with bolder colours for a collection that’s truly joyous.
5 STYLE & SUBSTANCE
From muddy boots to spilt cups of tea, our floors take a lot of wear and tear, so it’s essential that whatever we choose to cover them is tough enough to last. But, naturally, as the foundation of our room schemes, we need them to look gorgeous too. And that’s why we’ve teamed up with Carpetright to create a range of
