Deeply dishy from £22

These gorgeous, wavy-edged clay oven/tableware dishes from the Danish firm Rice have just arrived in the UK. Hand-painted and glazed, they are available in colours from zingy yellow to pink, lavender and mint green. Jugs, tea cups and bowls come in similar flamboyant hues. Dimensions: small, 20cm x 16cm x 8cm; medium, 25cm x 20cm x 9cm; large, 35cm x 27cm x 10cm. 020 7359 5909, chestofdrawers.co.uk

Flower power from £15

This translucent white flower shade, by the artist Richard Yorke, transforms a bare bulb into a pretty, inexpensive pendant. The recyclable plastic petals are available in two sizes: 32cm x 18cm (£15) and 41cm x 27cm (£23). They take five minutes to fold into shape and slip round an energy-saving light bulb (max 20W). flower-shade.com

A cushy little number £51

Sarah Johnston studied textiles at Glasgow School of Art and now designs and produces a range of printed and hand-woven textiles that she transforms into homewares, from aprons to throws. Her studio in the Orkneys is named after the marram grass that grows on the sandy shores, a constant source of inspiration for her nature-themed designs. This Grass linen cushion is 40cm square. 01856 851740, marramstudio.com

A welcome mat from £25

These hard-wearing rugs look like a natural fibre, but are 100% polypropylene and perfect for outdoors, as barbecue spills are easy to wipe away. Dimensions: small, 80cm x 150cm, £25; medium, 120cm x 170cm, £45; large, 160cm x 230cm, £80. plantationrug.co.uk

Steal of the week

Hand-upholstered chair, was £1,555, now £855

The Wesley-Barrell summer sale started yesterday, and there are real bargains to be snapped up at the company’s 16 stores, with savings of up to 70% on clearance pieces and up to 25% on upholstery. This Bladon chair in Linwood Calcot fabric is discounted by 45%. 01993 893130, wesley-barrell.co.uk/factorysale

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