ON THE COVER 10 TOP TRENDS FROM THE HIGH

TOP TRENDS FROM THE HIGH STREET

The best new season looks, buys and ideas, all ready to add to your basket now

FEATURE JAMES CUNNINGHAM

MONOCHROME AT MATALAN

The retailer’s new collection is an up-to-date interpretation of the black-and-white trend. By balancing the look 70/30 in favour of white, monochrome becomes crisp and fresh without the chessboard aesthetic. Dusky greys are an effective visual mid-point, while natural textures such as jute, cotton and linen warm up the look. Cushions, from £10 each; woven light shades, from £20 each; framed artwork, £30; ornaments, from £8 each; footed tray, £10; all Matalan. For similar rug, chair and daybed, try Maisons du Monde

LUXE VELVET AT DFS

Velvet upholstery is going nowhere, Comfortable and inviting but luxurious

sofa in Mustard velvet, £1,599, similar accessories, try Bloomingville

planters, from RAW TEXTURES AT M&S HOME

SMART TILING AT HOMEBASE

Cube Mono tiles in from £35/sq m, House Beautiful Homebase

TINTED GLASSWARE AT IKEA

Design authority Ilse Crawford has just created her second collection with Ikea. The new Konstfull vases are a particular highlight – from frosted green to smokey grey, the beautifully tinted glassware looks just as good whether empty or holding a collection of stems. Mix and match different heights and widths for a smart display.

Keeva wall lamp, £45, Made.com DRIED FLOWERS AT DUNELM

A good compromise between buying fresh stems every week and opting entirely for faux, the trend for dramatic bouquets with colourful delphiniums and roses to individual pampas grasses, they are low maintenance but, when artfully arranged, can have big impact. Shop the new and very reasonably priced range at Dunelm. Dried , from £10 a bundle, Dunelm

MODERN LIGHTING AT MADE.COM

From unobtrusive more decorative designs, wall lights are enjoying a surge in popularity. from Made.com would table lamps to create a layered lighting scheme. Place above a favourite print in the sitting room, or try dotting a pair either side of a bathroom mirror or above bedside tables to help keep surfaces clear.

CURVES AT NEXT HOME

Gently rounded shapes are design staples. Take a look at Next Home, to consider – this elegantly formed armchair is a standout design from its SS22 range. To emphasise and balance organic designs, pair with more linear pieces.

COLOURFUL FLOOR COVERINGS AT CARPETRIGHT

In otherwise neutral schemes, why not look underfoot for an unexpected hit of colour? The trend for brightly hued carpets allows a decorative scheme to be built from the ground up. Naturally uplifting shades, such as sunny yellow, leaf green and sky blue, are on-trend and versatile enough to stand the test of time. Try the House Beautiful Collection at Carpetright for a whole range of smart options.

Shoreditch carpet in Honey, £24.99/sq m, House Beautiful Collection at Carpetright Storage accessories, from a selection, H&M Home

CLEVER STORAGE AT H&M HOME

Spending time to get your space organised will make everyday life easier, so it’s little wonder there’s been a boom in decluttering. The best way to maintain a tidy space once the decks are clear? Storage accessories that look good and work well too. From baskets and canisters to racks and hooks, the selection at H&M Home will keep bits and pieces in order.