Blow the budget

Sink back in this sumptuous Pas Si Classique sofa by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset, the French furniture house. It is big enough to curl up in or stretch out on, and the adjustable back rest means you have plenty of support when sitting. Stylish when viewed from any angle, the combination of two corner settees pictured costs from £5,192. Ligne Roset, 0870 777 7202, www.ligne-roset.co.uk

Deck the walls

Add some up-to-the-minute glamour to your interiors with Graham and Brown’s affordable new range of flock-effect damask wallpapers. Their bold, patterned designs make them perfect for creating feature walls. They come in a striking range of colourways, including chocolate and turquoise, a combination that is one of the hottest and most enduring looks around — it will still be in fashion long after the paste has dried. Elizabeth wallpaper, £15 per roll, from Graham and Brown, 0800 328 8452, www.grahambrown.com

Size it up

These 61cm x 61cm Lotus cushions are perfect if you want to play around with proportions, and they double as floor cushions. The orange and pink chain-stitch design lends them an old-school look. Priced £59.95, including the feather and down inner, from the Cotswold Company, 01252 391401, www.cotswoldco.com

Back to basics

From CP Hart, the high-end UK bathroom retailer, comes the Wet-Dec, the latest wetroom solution. The two-part system has a preformed shower base and a waterproof membrane that sits beneath it, which will prevent the potential leaks and costly repairs that can turn your wetroom into a worry. Prices for the Wet-Dec, available in nine shapes and sizes, start from £560, excluding installation. For details, contact CP Hart, 0845 600 1950, www.cphart.co.uk

Cheap 'n' chic

The Lawrence towel stand (75cm x 55cm x 23cm), from the Cotswold Company’s new bathroom collection, comes in chocolate-stained oak, an affordable version of similar trendy designer finishes. Wall-hung cabinets and accessories are available in the same style. £59.95 from the Cotswold Company, as before

Reflect effect

Given Graham & Green’s winning track record for modern takes on past favourites, this baroque-style mirror (126cm x 95cm x 12cm), featuring touches of gold detailing, is sure to be a bestseller. It will be available from Wednesday, £398, from Graham & Green, 0845 130 6622, www.graham andgreen.co.uk

Fabric of history

The Gallery of Costume and Textiles, run by Justin and Kyra Segal, has long been a resource for anyone who appreciates vintage craftsmanship and design, but now, the central London retail outlet is closing. Textiles and trims will be available online or to view by appointment, while stock lasts. Contact Gallery of Costume and Textiles, 0845 207 9981, www.gact.co.uk

If you buy one thing...

...make it these tools, produced by Wild and Wolf, incorporating William Morris’s Daisy design, from the Victoria & Albert collection. A tool kit, with hammer, pliers and screwdriver, costs £20; garden sets are also available. Preorder from the V&A shop before they hit the shelves at the end of May; 020 7942 2696, www.vandashop.com

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