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WHITE OUT
NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO LIGHTEN UP YOUR SPACE WITH THESE COOL PICKS.
BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS.
from a selection, Rose & Grey A must for summer tablescapes, this crisp white tableware suits every occasion; and works like a dream with rainbow salad recipes to show off those vibrant veggies and peppers.
Cotswolds Essentials Pure White Clothes Rail, £99, Cotswold Company
If you’re planning a capsule wardrobe and switching out transitional pieces for something lightweight and fluid, you can’t go wrong with a dedicated clothes rail. With its sleek design and storage shelf, this will fit into the smallest of schemes.
Creating a summery scheme with bright whites, creamy woods and natural decos signals carefree summer living – and feels right, right now. With warm days ahead and a possible heatwave on the cards, these brilliant white accessories and bleached-out homewares are just the ticket for a summer refresh – and relaxed lifestyle when you want chill out…
A hero piece with timeless appeal, this beautiful bar cart will style up any indoor or outdoor space. Ideal for entertaining al fresco, it’s easy to wheel around and the removeable top tray can be used to proffer canapés and cocktails. With a side caddy for magazines or place settings, it can also be dressed up with artisan decos aplenty.
White Pearl Tableware: White Pearl Stoneware Side Plate, £7, Dinner Plate, £15, Salad Plate, £14, Pasta Bowl, £14, rest of items
George White Large Solar Candle Lights, £8 each, Direct.asda
Decorative garden lighting is one of the cleverest tools for highlighting unexpected crooks and crannies, nurturing trailing greenery.
Habitat Kora Rattan Effect Garden Egg Chair, £230, Habitat
When it’s time to invest in a chic, comfy seat, this egg-shaped pod pushes all the right buttons. With curvaceous steel frame, rattan detailing and four soft cushions to snug into, it can be upgraded to an accent chair with a luxurious snow white throw.
Roberts Play 11, White, £49.99, Roberts Radio
One to add to your summer playlist with its streamlined tailoring, this new release from Roberts marries form and function with 20 station presets, DAB/DAB+/FM wavebands and portable battery power or via USB-C.
Off White Shell Vase, £38, Rose & Grey
A go-to for coastal decor aesthetic, this shell vase with a seashell-like surface finish is a must-have for pampas grasses and natural driftwood branches.
Portland Storage Box – Large, £22, Garden Trading
Stylish storage comes into its own come summertime, especially when you want to put the lid on foodie treats which might attract unwanted visitors. Versatile, easy to stack and pack, what’s not to love?
White 100% Combed Egyptian Cotton Towels, 500 GSM, from £3.99 to £24.99, Homescapes
Nothing channels a boutique hotel vibe like a bundle of white fluffy towels to pat yourself dry after a shower. Made from Egyptian cotton, these are soft and absorbent.
Dorma Purity Chiltern Bedspread, £120 to £140, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm Summer bedding signals a seasonal switch to an allwhite theme… and fresh white bedspread to top your crisp, clean sheets.
Lucerna Cream Tassel Solar Lanterns Trio, £34.99, Lights4fun
Setting the scene for a summer soirée? These luxe boho solar lanterns will steal the spotlight when the sun goes down.
Finished with decorative tassels and easy to hang from a branch, parasol or garden wall, simply pop them outside when the sun’s up and six to eight hours of sunshine will reward you with a warm, white, LED glow.