Look on the bright side from £255

If you don’t have room in your modest abode for a glittering chandelier, these black-and-white lamp shades are a slick alternative. Available in two sizes (48cm high, with a diameter of 38cm or 50cm), they will bring light and style to any room. Brissi; 0844 800 9912, www.brissi.co.uk

Hot seats from £25 Inspired by stately homes, these cushions from Marks & Spencer’s new Heritage collection combine rich colours and bold patterns – a sumptuous addition to any sofa. 0845 302 1234, www.marksand spencer.com

The daily grind£24.95 Add spice to your cooking with this Spiceboy grinder by Oliver Hemming. Ideal for creating curry powders or barbecue blends, it has a wide neck for easy filling. Available in five colours. Proleno; 0845 331 6252, www. proleno.com

In the groove£2,195 The architectural quality of Benchmark’s Furrow sideboard is complemented perfectly by the warm tones of the oak finish. Created by the award-winning designer Russell Pinch, it has two cupboards and two centre drawers. 01488 608020, www.benchmark-furniture.com

A clear winner £1,535 Add a touch of the Orient to your home with the Serpentine bowl from Lalique’s China Mood collection. The amber colour, particularly difficult to achieve in crystal, is produced by master glassmakers at the company’s factory in Alsace. 020 7499 8228, www.lalique.com

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