In the months of lockdown, we’ve spent a lot of time at home… and that, plus the arrival of autumn, has made us want to give our interiors a refresh.
To ease us into the new season and make our homes both cosy and stylish, we’ve rounded up the best pieces to shop now, from grab-and-go tote bags for doing your shopping to candles that smell like a countryside pub (but in a good way, promise).
Take a look below and get shopping.
1. Recycled tote bag
Pop art meets planet-saving with this new buzzy tote bag made from recycled plastic water bottles.
The Memphis 100 Medium Tote Bag, £13, Herd.
2. Plant pot cover
Hide ugly plastic pots in these flat-pack, screen-printed cubes made from washable paper. In paintbox brights and geo prints.
Small Plant Cover, £8, Block Design.
3. Scented candles
If you adore Loaf’s sofas and beds, then you’ll want all six of its scented candles, inspired by British nostalgia. From Country Boozer (orange peel, pine amber and wood smoke) to Granny’s Garden (fig, rose and fresh grass).
Smelly Wax Candles, £40, Loaf.
4. DIY pottery kit
If you loved Grayson Perry’s Art Club television series, it’s time to try your hand at sculpting pots, pendants, candle holders and coasters with these DIY at-home pottery kits. Each one contains enough for two people to get creative with clay.
Sculpd Pottery Kit, £39, Sculpd.
5. Cat mugs
We can’t get enough of the art deco trend in Tesco’s new AW homeware range. Think gold decorative mugs.
Fox & Ivy Green Cat Mug, £5, Tesco.
6. Iced biscuits
Important WFH news: these cute, autumn-themed, iced biscuits are the sweetest way to invigorate a mid-afternoon slump with a large cup of tea.
Cosy Autumn Biscuit Gift Set by Honeywell Biscuit Co, £25, Not On The High Street.
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7. Scandi-style wall light
This Scandi-style grey/green wall light is the perfect way to add grown-up style inspiration to your home office hub – and might just make your 9 to 5 a little more productive.
Sunny Metal & Rattan Wall Light, £65, La Redoute.
8. Monkey-print wallpaper
We could all do with cheering up and this quirky, colourful monkey-print wallpaper is our top find for a little seasonal glee.
Monkey Business Wallpaper, £125 per roll, Graduate Collection.
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