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New to the paint scene comes YesColours, a collection of eco-friendly, feel-good paints in astonishing colours. First and foremost, the UK brand has produced a palette of over 40 delicious shades that will transform your home in an instant, plus it has also taken on the UK paint waste issue head on, swapping out tricky-to-recycle paint tins for fully recyclable pouches. Starting at 1 litre in size, they help to reduce excess paint waste too. Aiming to bring joy to homes and inspire imaginations, YesColours’ rich shades and eco credentials result in a big fat YES from us.
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LISTEN Matt Gibberd, co-founder of The Modern House (the estate agency helping us to live in more thoughtful ways), invites guests from the worlds of design and architecture and creative industries to discuss their three favourite homes in the world. A Desert Island Discs for design lovers, The Modern House podcast drops weekly.
READ Awardwinning gardening author Lucy Bellamy presents 52 simple planting ‘recipes’ in her book Grow5. Using a palette of just five plants, she inspires beautiful outdoor spaces and gives a fresh take on gardening for even the smallest of spaces (£22, Mitchell Beazley).
DO Come to the capital this month and you’ll be met with two interiors fairs to inspire and delight. From 23 to 26 June, both The Arts & Antiques Fair (a treasure trove of irresistible items) and the Spirit of Summer Fair (accessories in home interiors, beauty and fashion) run alongside each other at Olympia.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Not only do they create a shady spot in your garden, but stand-out parasols bring colour, pattern and far-flung holiday vibes to your outside space too. While this beauty is certainly an investment piece, tassel-trimmed designs can be found everywhere, from George Home to Cox & Cox.
WE KEEP SEEING…
For years, Diane has been perfecting the art of 18th century-inspired chinoiserie, using traditional Chinese brushes to create her beautiful designs which she paints onto rice-paper backed silk. Full of colour, magic and intricate detail, Diane’s work has not only earnt her a huge social media following, but also captured the attention of design house Harlequin, with which she launches her first wallpaper and fabric collection.
STATEMENT STYLE
With its fluid oval design, the Beton Bor
