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SUMMER MAY BE ENDING - BUT WE CAN STILL PROLONG THAT SUNNY FEELING WITH STYLISH RENDITIONS OF EXOTIC PLACES, SAYS SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
IF anything can lift our mood, it’s thoughts of sunnier climes. We spend so much time thinking about getting away from it all, it’s easy to forget that with a little imagination and flair, we can be just as relaxed and creative at home. After all, exuberant patterns, quirky accessories and woven textiles channel the current trend for exotic statement pieces, introducing shape, colour and crafts into our decor schemes.
So, as the sunshine season draws to an end, make sure those feel-good vibes linger at home. These top picks are just the ticket...
From £2,249, Heal’s (merino wool throw and other items from a selection) WE’RE getting bolder with our use of colour, and this three-seater corner chaise has an eye-catching silhouette, with its curvaceous arms and slim black legs. It’ll add warmth and texture to a pared-back interior and you can make a feature of the extended seat, with a soft throw or tray of colourful sweets nearby.
RAFFIA TASSEL STORAGE POTS Black, Set of 3 – £55, Bohemia Design RESPLENDENT in raffia, these woven, tasselled pots can be grouped with ethnic pottery or handpainted vases, filled with jewellery and beads so they s spill out, lik like you’d s see in a lively flflflflflflflflflflflflflflflea flea m market. Conv Convenient eno enough for g general s storage, too.
MATILDA SIDEBOARD £1,150, Beaumonde (decos from a selection) A STATEMENT sideboard and object of desire, pictured left, flashes of strong colour and intricate rope detail are framed by solid mango wood. With unusual textured detail, tassel handles and scope for storage, it has a lovely craft and artisan feel that chimes with global, boho vibes.
RE-IMAGINING our flooring and padding around on jute not only feels right, but it’s an eco-friendly option too. Bordered with a pop of orange and embellished with tassels, this rug can be mixed with Indian and Moroccan influences and styled with a pair of babouche slippers.
BLIGHT BLUE FLORAL PRINT BONE FRAME
£24.95, Graham & Green
THIS Indian inspired design comes beautifully decorate in a blue and white floral print on natural bone, and can even be mounted with a postcard or swatch of exotic fabric for added interest.
ROUND CALLANISH DINING TABLE - DRY PEBBLE GREY, £1,895 (was £2095); SMALL ZABIYA DECORATIVE VASE - BLUE,
(was £30); LARGE ZABIYA DECORATIVE VASE - BLUE, £30 (was £35), KITSAI CUSHION COVER - BLUE, £60, OKA
TAKING into account how much more we’re enjoying entertaining at home, we think this stunning sculptured table makes a sound investment – especially when you consider that it’s spaceefficient, and will look just as gorgeous in a dining area as it would on a flagstone courtyard. Rattan garden furniture will work just as well as a set of dining chairs too.