Release the hounds

Forget gnomes and add some personality to your flower beds, porch or decking with a doggy shaped stool designed by Italian firm Serralunga. Available to purchase in a range of colours at this year’s Ideal Home Show Scotland ( 24- 27 May). £ 90.20, www. papillonlandscape. co. uk; www. idealhomeshowscotland. co. uk