The latest looks

New furniture, fabrics and accessories, chosen by Amelia Thorpe

Heating up

Fireplace and stove specialist Chesneys opens a new flagship showroom on October 26 at 147, Haverstock Hill, London, NW3, where you can view a good selection of designs, including the new fireplace and accessory collection by Kelly Hoppen, as well as stoves and barbecue heaters. Manhattan fireplace in lilac marble (above), £3,000, Chesneys (020–7561 8280; www. chesneys.co.uk)

Hands up

The flattened end of each lever of the Leawood two-way shower plate, £1,776, is designed to fit the hand comfortably. It is part of a collection by interior designer Martin Brudnizki for Drummonds (020–7376 4499; www.drummonds-uk.com)

Show case

Visit Julian Chichester’s new showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour to see his latest designs, including the Abbado tall cabinet, £6,780, Julian Chichester (020–7622 2928; www.julianchichester.com)

Stitch story

This Bargello rug has an inviting—and unusual—texture and is made using large knitting needles to create a needlepoint design in soft wool and jute. From £295 per m sq, Flock (020–8445 4777; www.flock-living.com)

Picture this

Nina Campbell was inspired by the colours favoured by Henri Matisse to create her Belle Île fabric, £75 per m, named after the island off the coast of Brittany visited by the artist. Available from Osborne & Little (020–8812 3123; www.osborneandlittle.com)

Custom made

Crucial Trading’s online rug builder allows you to specify the style, material, border and size of your rug, all from the comfort of your sofa. Shown here is the Chicago Chocolate wool rug with Arabica cotton-chenille border and Ivory piping, 3m by 2m (9ft 11in by 6ft 7in), £945 (www.crucial-trading.com; 01562 743747)

Four-legged friend

Upholstered in hand-knotted and heavily distressed kelim, the Glamis ottoman is as attractive as it is hardwearing, £1,650, OKA (0333 004 2042; www.oka.com)

Shop talk

Good to see British furniture, lighting and accessory brand Neptune expanding, most recently with new openings in Guildford and Birmingham. There are now 21 stores to tempt you with finds such as these Fleming round mirrors, 89cm (35in), £190, and 64cm (25in), £125; Carter mirror, £290; Badminton III framed print, £93; (01793 427300; www.neptune.com)

Soft touch

Prepare your home for colder days ahead with the sumptuously soft and warm Bertolo cashmere cushion, £135, from William & Son (020– 7493 8385; www.williamandson.com)

Studio style

From the founder of the London interior-design practice Taylor Howes, comes the recently launched online boutique, th2studio, offering an edited collection of products from its secret trade suppliers, such as this Leaning light, £330, and made-to-order Simply Striped headboard, from £435 (020–7349 1289; www.th2studio.co.uk)

Grey matter

A classic reinvented: the 1920s-inspired Deco Tub chair is now available upholstered in soft suede, £3,490, Linley (020– 7730 7300; www.davidlinley.com)

Light look

The generously sized Rattan Drum Hanging Light has a hand-woven rattan shade, made at Soane’s Leicestershire workshop, with a brass chain. It measures 63cm (25in) in diameter and costs £3,650, (www.soane.com; 020–7730 6400)

Three of the best: wall lanterns

Top: Original wall lantern in verdigris finish, medium, £1,920, Jamb (020–7730 2122; www.jamb.co.uk)

Above left: Bedale wall lantern in verdigris with seeded glass, large, £2,262, Charles Edwards (www.charlesedwards.com; 020–7736 8490)

Above right: Richmond wall lantern in brass, £558, Vaughan (020–7349 4600; www.vaughandesigns.com)