- Organic Cotton Bedding Set Wearth London
An organic cotton set that includes a fitted sheet in sateen weave (which means soft rather than the crisper percale feel) and a choice of pillowcases. It's made from 100% GOTS and Soil Association certified organic cotton which is pesticide and toxic chemical-free and each duvet cover and sheet comes in a cotton drawstring bag which can be re-used - perfect for collecting dirty laundry when on holiday (yes I know what's one of those) and also packing shoes. Also comes in aquamarine and chocolate plum colour.
- Olsen Burl Sideboard Soho Home
Sometimes you just fall in love with a piece for no reason other than it's lovely. This is beautiful and the sort of thing that you should keep forever and turn into a family heirloom. The grained wood gives it character and makes it look expensive (it is expensive) and it will not only hide all the clutter and bumf you don't want on display but give you space on top to arrange lovely things. One for the wishlist (if I had room).
- Selby Coffee Table Soho Home
Made from polished cast concrete this coffee table (and matching side table) is based on a design from the Tel Aviv branch and while it's perfect for outdoors it would also be perfect inside too. Comes in either cream, terracotta or faded blue. Try a pair on either side of the bed for a change from all that wood.
- Portnall Coffee Table Soho Home
The key to this is discipline, but if you can promise to only keep the current magazines and newspapers in the pocket then this is both beautiful and useful and therefore William Morris approved. Also a handy place to chuck the remote so it doesn't get lost down the back of the cushions (just me?) although I suspect the odd cat might find their way in here as well.
- Tiptoe New Modern Desk Made In Design
You can find the individual legs that clamp onto any top over in outdoors and dining tables, but this is a desk from French company Tiptoe. The powder-coated steel legs (infinitely recyclable) are covered in epoxy paint (made from eco-friendly resin) while the top can be chosen from either eco-certified wood, recycled or laminate plastic, made from waste yoghurt pots meaning each one has different bursts of colour. They come in lots of different sizes and are flat-packed to reduce storage and space while shipping. Would also work brilliantly as a dining table and you could buy some legs separately to create your own bench or stool seating.
- Tiptoe Base Leg Made in Design
I have been a fan of this French brand since it launched and am thrilled to bring it to you on Design Storey. Basically you buy the legs (and oddly they are sold singly although you can buy two and use a shelf attachment to fix your top to the wall) and you can clamp them onto anything you want to use as a table top - so a bit of leftover kitchen counter, a salvaged door, a piece of tempered glass - and create your own table. They come in lots of colours and different heights so you can make a dining table or desk (75cm) or a bench or low table. So simple so clever. Made from powder-coated steel and epoxy paint (which is made from eco-friendly resin).
- Desert Armchair Made in Design
The powder-coated steel structure of this Danish designed (Ferm Living) armchair is covered in a seat fabric made from 53 recycled plastic bottles. It's weatherproof but would also look great inside and the arms will mean it's easier to get up out of than your classic deckchair.
- Oaxaca Outdoor rug Made in Design
Now I tend to have mixed feelings about outdoor rugs preferring the grass or a pretty patio tile underfoot but if you have horrid concrete slabs then I'm all for prettying it up a bit. And, given the price of this handwoven eco (polyethylene) rug - just north of £2k - you will be relieved to know that it works indoors as well as out. It is very resistant to water, weather and UV light but the design - a floral always loves a geometric - means it will work brilliantly in the sitting room either on its own or layered up with a faded Persian rug for example. Or, even better, under the kitchen table where it is basically wine and toddler proof.
- Bell Stackable Armchair Made In Design
The problem with garden furniture is the space it can take up when you need to store it during the winter. These stackable chairs by Magis solve that problem and, if you don't want to stack them (on a balcony or in a garden) then they work perfectly indoors round the kitchen table. And they're made from recycyled polypropylene, from waste collected at the Magis factory (and local car factories) in Italy which is a brilliant way for a company to use its own waste. It can also be recycled at the end of its life. Winning. Oh and it's £80 a chair, which is a good price.
- Low Lounge Chair H&M
Fast becoming a modern classic this low slung rattan chair sells out fast and is, so far, regularly restocked. It's a great piece but, be warned, I have sat in one and it is low. But it would be great in the corner of a sitting room or a bedroom, come to that, where it would make a great chairdrobe.
- Striped Duvet Cover Set H&M
You can't go wrong with a striped cotton duvet set (cover and two pillowcases) and this will form the basis of a more maximalist pattern clash if that is your bag. Otherwise team with cushions and/or a bedspread in a darker grey or a textured cream blanket for a cosy layered look.
- Large Outdoor Garden Light Cuckooland
Garden lighting is often an afterthought and it's also expensive to install so a large portable lamp is a great idea. This will give 22 hours from four hours charging and you can move it around to where you need it which means, crucially, that you can sit slightly away from it while it attracts all the moths and night-time beasties. Also, because if you are anything like me, you haven't really thought about the size, this is 55cm tall and 30cm wide.
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