DISCOVERIES

Totally Floored

These porcelain tiles have a flecking reminiscent of terrazzo and breccia natural stone. The three colourways – ivory, grey and green – provide multiple combinations for floors and walls, and the same flooring can even be extended to the garden with outdoor versions in grey and ivory. Fragmenta green porcelain and Fragmenta ivory porcelain, £50.40 a square metre, Mandarin Stone

Collectable Ceramics

Henry Holland Studio has pivoted from its typically bright tableware with a new range that exudes a calm aesthetic. Holland’s signature marble stripes ensure the studio’s design personality is apparent in each handcrafted piece. ‘And Breathe...’ collection, from £40 for a side plate, Henry Holland Studio and Liberty London

Notable Aside

The shape of this side table stands out and proffers a charming point of difference in any scheme. Available in natural wood or black, the design is a characterful addition to a smart sitting room (there is a matching coffee table with a marble top). For a more relaxed feel, mix the table with pieces in similar natural finishes.

Nomad side table, £229, Atkin and Thyme

Flower Power

Layer patterned bedlinen with other prints around the room for a maximalist mood, avoiding an ‘of the moment’ feel by incorporating traditional designs. Here, bed linen in iconic Liberty prints interplays effortlessly with classic floral wallpaper and a bold mottled table.

Bedding made with Liberty Fabric D’Anjo Peach, £329 for a double duvet set; ruffle bedspread made with Liberty Fabric D’Anjo and Strawberry Thief, £445 for a double, both Coco & Wolf 

Sunny Motif

The first flower Sophie Allport drew for her eponymous brand was the sunflower. Returning to this cheery bloom for her new collection, she has reimagined the motif on a rustic linen backdrop for a relaxed appeal.

Sunflower linen tea towel, £15.50, Sophie Allport

V&A FABRICS

Furnishings covered in fabrics inspired by archive prints provide a notion of design heritage with a fresh twist. For instance, Sofas & Stuff explored the V&A’s vast archives to draw ideas for its Brompton collection, featuring sofas and seats covered in timeless ikats and expressive flora and fauna printed in rich hues.

Anglesey chaise in Ikat, Basil from the V&A Brompton collection, £2,827, Sofas & Stuff

Bath Time

The Apollo is a classic bath but much lighter than those made in traditional materials such as cast iron thanks to The Albion Bath Company’s Iso-Enamel material. The bath’s archetypal shape features soft curves for an up-to-date touch and its exterior can be custom painted in any Dulux or Farrow & Ball colour, or finished in burnished gold, iron or bronze to echo original bath styles. Apollo Classic 3, 1815mm x 870mm, £3,995, The Albion Bath Company 

Decade Of Design

Sarah K is marking her eponymous brand’s 10-year anniversary by revisiting one of her first floral designs. Margot is a collection of hand-embroidered, 200 thread count cotton duvet covers and pillowcases. To create the intricate print, the floral motif is stencilled onto the cotton then handcrafted onto the material by the same Indian artisans who made the original collection.

Margot pillowcase, £24; Blue Ditsy baby pillowcase, £25; Margot duvet cover, from £110 for a single, Sarah K

Memorable Tablescapes

This fun scene demonstrates how just one set of table linen can be used creatively – with the help of ribbon and seasonal props – to feel new for multiple annual celebrations. Selecting one classic print in different colours, rather than all matching, has a contemporary feel and provides an adaptable colour palette to play up shades that are relevant to different occasions.

Harbour Stripe napkins, set of two, £45, Tori Murphy

Painting Boundaries

Annie Sloan offers a wealth of ideas to inspire interiors painted with a great sense of artistic imagination. In this period property, the painted border around the doorway brings historic details back to life with a whimsical nod. .

Wall, Pompadour, £55.95 for 2.5l wall paint; door and skirting, Pointe Silk, £24.95 for 750ml satin paint; border in Duck Egg Blue, Old White and Antoinette, £23.95 for 1l chalk paint, all Annie Sloan ■