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DESIGN DISCOVERIES

Crisp new textiles and innovative designs refresh the home this spring

COLOURS OF THE WORLD

Each piece collected by Ibbi Direct’s talented curators has a story, such as these new, effervescent block-print cushion covers which are now part of its colourful collection celebrating the wonderfully wonky pieces sourced around the world. Block-print cushion covers, from £40, Ibbi Direct

ABOUT FERN

Drawn from Vanessa Arbuthnott’s captivation with nature during the spring of 2021, The Forest Collection comprises a plethora of fantastical fern forms. Initially experimenting with potato prints in her kitchen, Arbuthnott has created a block-print collection in a variety of scales and uplifting colours. Lampshades, Little Fern, Ochre; console skirt, Little Fern, Lichen and Simple Ticking Detail, Lichen; pouffe, Lattice Leaf, Ochre and Simple Ticking Detail, Lichen; cushion, Wild Fern, Ochre, all £59 a metre, Vanessa Arbuthnott

TASK FOCUSED

Bring light to the task in hand with versatile pendants in smart finishes from the new David Hunt Lighting SS22 collection which ranges from a selection of brass chandeliers to the more classic single wall lights, where sleek tradition meets contemporary twists. Buxton pendant, Brushed Chrome, £150, David Hunt Lighting

FRENCH ACCENT

The new Loire Collection from Birdie Fortescue is inspired by eighteenth-century French prints and early Nevers faience china. From bamboo-and-rattan furniture to cushions in floral and trellis designs, to mix-and-match tableware and ruffled table cloths, this delightful range is sure to set the scene for a summer of lavish living. Woven Bamboo Sofa with water-resistant Trellis sofa cushion, Pink, £1,300; outdoor cushions, Bouquet de Fleurs, Ikat and Trellis, from £75, all Birdie Fortescue 

SIMPLE COMFORT

The natural, clean and simple linen covers of Cotswold Grey’s Snowshill sofas bring an understated and calming mood to a sitting room. For those concerned with the rough and tumble from children and four-legged friends, the Milton range also offers the added benefit of stain-free technology. Snowshill sofas, from £3,100 for a two-seater, Cotswold Grey The enticingly jolly hand-painted fabric lampshades stem from Hum London, founded during lockdown by sisters Hermione and Ellie Gee. Expressive brushstrokes form animal prints, ginghams and delicate trims, adding a layer of pattern and personality to a room. Available in a range of colourways, with a warm and earthy toned new collection. Prices from £65, Hum London

BREAK AN EGG

Start indulging in Easter baking by keeping important ingredients at hand in aesthetically pleasing vessels. The stylish stoneware collection from Nordic House’s fresh Scandi look is one to bring in for that spring-clean feel. Stoneware egg holder, £27.50, Nordic House 

NATURE TABLE

Bridging both eclectic and traditional styles, the gently contrasting and matching collection of table linen and hand-painted ceramics from Mila London are perfect for creating a glorious tablescape featuring flora and fauna designs. Comporta serving bowl, £105; Comporta platter, £160; Birds in Paradise tablecloth, from £120; Birds in Paradise napkin, £7.50, all Mila London

KEEN FOR GREEN

Confident in colour and pattern, Otto Tiles’ three new green tile offerings across its terrazzo and encaustic cement range bring an optimistic atmosphere to bathrooms and kitchens. Valencia encaustic cement tiles, £162 a square metre, Otto Tiles ■

HAPPY BEDFELLOWS

From the fresh, quaint linens of Sarah K and the refined elegance of Katherine Paravicini emerges this new, smart bedspread, perfect for both classic and contemporary interiors. White Scallop bedspread, £185, Sarah K x Katherine Paravicini

SMART ALLIANCE

Designed in France, the fresh and finessed Entente Cordiale fabric and wallpaper collection from Lewis & Wood celebrates England’s long-held connection with France, ready to make the crossing to the lighter months. Toile Baptiste, Ciel, £89.90 a metre, Lewis & Wood