KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Put some new ideas on the table with this month’s stylish updates

TOTALLY TROPICAL

If your kitchen is for dancing, then add some Club Tropicana vibes with Tile Giant’s flamboyant new delights. The mismatched look of the Congo Tropical tiles give the effect of a high-end bespoke design, which you can personalise to create the look you love. The Congo Tropical range is available in green (pictured here) and a chilled-out moody blue, that’s beautiful for bathrooms.

HOME & DRY

Brighten up your bathroom for summer with help from the queen of mid-century pattern, Orla Kiely. The 100 per cent cotton towels are adorned with her unmistakable designs, including the hugely popular Stem. Have fun styling the different patterns and colours together, or simply stick to your favourite style for a refined scheme.

PLASTIC-FREE JULY

Go green this month and cut down on your plastic usage for good. Kitchens and bathrooms tend to create more waste than any other room in the home, and you may not have considered how much plastic you use just by doing the washing up. This is where eco-brand Seep can help. Restock your caddy with its biodegradable sponges, recyclable scourers and eco gloves to give your clean routine a planet-friendly makeover.

Congo Tropical tiles in Green, £60 per sq m, Tile Giant Graphic platter, £12; tiny bowls, £12 for set of three, John Lewis & Partners love Towels in Trio Stem Riviera, from £18; Botanica Stem Marine, from £16, all Orla Kiely Eco sponges with scourer, £9.50 for four; washing-up cloth, £6.50 for three; biodegradable bin bags, from £12 for 25, all Seep