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DESIGN DISCOVERIES

Distinctive craftmanship and decorative details to instill homes and gardens with an engaging individuality

STYLISH STONEWARE

Whether enjoying an impromptu lunch in the garden or a simple supper in the kitchen, Sophie Conran’s fine stoneware collection (right) has an elegant fluted shape to effortlessly elevate the mood of everyday dining. Traditionally crafted, it features a dappled glaze that adds a relaxed finish to each piece. Dappled White Fluted tableware, from £33; Cornflower Tree of Life duvet cover, from £125, all Sophie Conran

WOVEN WITH FLAIR

These tactile baskets are handmade by women in a small Kenyan craft collective. Perfect for housing potted plants, the sturdy designs are also ideal for kitchen storage. Group several baskets together to maximise the colourful and textural impact. Kuzuia fluoro pink and natural woven storage baskets, available in three sizes, from £16, Ibbi

ARTFUL EMBROIDERY

Classically viewed as a piece of textile artwork, a suzani is traditionally a hand-embroidered panel made in Central Asia. Seen here used as a tablecloth that pairs beautifully with silk ikat cushions, a suzani can be displayed as a wall hanging or used as a luxurious throw in a bedroom or sitting room. Suzani, from £195; silk ikat cushions, from £95, all Anor Living

RUSTIC FURNISHINGS

For a modern take on bringing natural textures together, look to accessories and furniture with eye-catching silhouettes. Seek out contemporary pendant lights, stools and occasional chairs that will carry impact yet, as in this sitting room, also infuse schemes with a calm quality. Battersea easy fit pendant shades, from £100; Farrah woven chair, £270; Mayfield stool, £180, all Garden Trading

A LIGHT TOUCH

Hadeland Glassverk is a Norwegian lighting specialist that recently opened its first UK showroom in the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour. Established in 1762, the brand offers hand-blown lights, art glass and stemware. Combining contemporary ideas with artisan skills, these crystal spheres come in seven designs, in three sizes and nine colours, allowing the light to be tailored to any style of scheme. Twelve crystal spheres and canopy £3,608, Hadeland Glassverk

VIBRANT LINENS

London print designer Nichola Taylorson delights in producing small batches of authentically crafted, luxurious linen textiles. Hand-blocked and hand-embroidered in Jaipur, the dotted pattern of her Anushka design delivers a flavour of traditional Indian prints. The pattern is available in a wide range of 12 shades. Anushka fabrics, £165 a metre, Nichola Taylorson

GOLDEN CUTLERY

The soft gold finish of this stainless-steel cutlery creates a subtle-yet-notable point of difference. Exuding a modern sense of glamour, the style is classic enough to be fitting for daily dining and will make guests feel an extra effort has been made for special occasions. Sintra Matt Champagne 16-piece cutlery set, £160; Modern Base wine glasses, £72 for a set of six; Friso tableware, from £14, all Layered Lounge 

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RADIATING COLOUR

A bold paint choice skilfully turns this radiator into a decorative feature that picks up on the turquoise shade within the wallpaper above. Stylised details – such as a scalloped topline, soft contours and refined feet – keep the old school radiator from seeming dated. The model comes in an array of polished or antique finishes, or it can be coated in primer ready for a unique colourway. Emmeline radiator, from £294, The Radiator Centre

SHELF SHOWCASE

From a neat bookshelf to a display shelf for collections to a decorative spice rack, this wall-mounted shelf offers a multitude of possibilities. Influenced by Regency designs, it has a bleached oak surface that ensures each piece has a distinctive character. Bobbin wall-mounted bookshelf, £1,560, Julian Chichester

VERSATILE PRINTS

Inspired by iconic toile and block-print patterns, interior designer Sarah Vanrenen’s fabric and wallpaper collections have evolved to include vibrant modern prints. Originally created for Vanrenen GW Designs’ interior design projects, the mix of patterns and vibrant hues work beautifully in both country and smart townhouse settings. Headboard, Lilac, £215.60 a metre; wallpaper, Violet, Green, £190 a roll, both Sarah Vanrenen Collection at The Fabric Collective ■