Whilst stripes are definitely on trend right now, if we’re honest, they never really went out of style. According to our Lead Colour Consultant Sam Bramley, “the interior world runs parallel to the fashion industry and at the moment the runways are hot with stripes. Bigger, brighter and bolder, pushing them to the foreground”. Totally timeless, stripes bring an understated elegance and a feeling of calm into a room. Therefore, it makes sense that whilst for many of us our lives may feel more chaotic than ever, we can still retain some sense of order in our home. Creating a structured backdrop to layer on prints and patterns, stripes can even encourage a sense of play.

The humble repeat line has a character all of its own and can be a fantastic way of adding energy to a room, from small details to big.

According to Sam, “If you liken it to a capsule wardrobe for clothes, stripes are a must for your walls and furnishings. It’s a design staple within the interior vision. The humble repeat line has a character all of its own and can be a fantastic way of adding energy to room, from small details to big. Stripes have a happy medium of enhancing a space and contrasting beautifully with other patterns.” So, be it traditional ticking stripes or contemporary wavy designs, take a look at these 7 ways to style stripes in your home.\n\nStriped wallpaper\nWallpaper is one of the most effective ways to incorporate stripes into your home as it draws the eye upwards and makes a space appear taller and more grand. For bold and energetic style, why not try \nPainted Stripe 01\n in a hallway or bathroom? Alternatively, \nZigZag 01\n’s intriguingly playful design is just the ticket in an eclectic decor living room whilst \nDiamond 01\n would create a restful and soothing bedroom.\n\n\nShop striped wallpaper\n

Striped headboards \nThese examples of horizontally striped and vertically striped rooms show the different visual effects it can create. A complimentary green and pink colour palette, combined with matching horizontally striped headboard makes a small room feel roomier and restful. On the right, a dreamy blue and pink colour palette makes you feel like you’re sleeping on Cloud 9, whilst vertically placed stripes draw the eye skywards.\nTake a look at our \neasy DIY on how to reupholster a headboard\n to create your own.

Striped tableware \nAnd finally, striped tableware is less about visual trickery and more that we just love it. From tablecloths to table runners, napkins to glassware—when it comes to tableware there isn’t a stripe we didn’t like. This John Lewis \nstriped cotton table runner\n will create some \nmodern farmhouse style\n in the heart of your home whilst these \nstriped napkins\n by Oliver Bonas will bring a little fun to dinner time.

Striped tiles \nStripes in your kitchen or bathroom will instill a feeling of fun into these spaces, as it’s not necessarily somewhere you’d expect to find them. Stripes have that wonderful visual trick of redirecting the eye, so when used correctly, they really can make a space appear bigger. Perfect for a pokey kitchen or bathroom. We love \nBert & May\n’s collection of stripes for quality and variety. As a rule of thumb, use horizontal or diagonal stripes if you want to make a room appear wider and vertical stripes if you want to make it appear taller.

Striped rugs \nWhilst a strategically placed rug will create ‘zoning’ in a room and (you guessed it) make it appear bigger, a striped rug will do this \neven\n better. Place one in your living room and you can guarantee it will never go out of style. A simple and effective way to inject a splash of colour and texture into an otherwise neutral space. Whether you go for a time-tested cotton rug design or a boho-style kilim o r jute rug, there’s a stripe to suit every home…

Striped lamps\nIt feels as though there has never been more choice when it comes to lamps and lampshades. And this Hum London’s \nYellow Striped Hand Painted lamp shade\n is bound to shine some sunny yellow fun into a traditionally decorated home.

Striped upholstery \nWhether it’s a pair of armchairs or a pair of curtains, striped upholstery will create a feeling of balance and ordered style in your home without it feeling as daunting as going wall-to-wall might. Matching striped armchairs will create a focal point in a living room whilst a pair, or vertically striped curtains will add a feeling of height and grandeur to any space. From florals to polka dots, and animal print to yet more stripes—if you’re worrying what to pair them with, it’s less about the pattern and more about the colourway. The key is to make sure that your colour palette fits and the patterns will slot right in.

Not sure which patterns to pair your stripes with? Get some inspiration with our \nshopping guide to wiggly decor\n.

Get to know Kate's home and discover the selection of Lick paint now adorning her walls...\n\nKate Young is an award-winning New York-based stylist, who has dressed celebrity clients that include Margot Robbie, Sienna Miller, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz. And with high-profile collaborations with brands such as Dior and Carolina Herrera under her belt, it’s certainly obvious that she has immaculate taste and a keen eye for design.\nLiving in the heart of New York City, Kate shares her Brooklyn home with her husband and two sons. In a historic building bursting with character, Kate's family home has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with curated colourful accents and bespoke vintage pieces. Since purchasing the property several years ago, Kate has slowly made her mark on many of the rooms, moving away from white walls and building colour palettes inspired by her collection of artworks and bold items of furniture.

Unlike many people who search the internet for ideas, Kate’s home’s aesthetic is continually inspired by vintage magazines and interior design books from the 1970s, which is reflected in the warm tones and plush furnishings in her stylish living room. With her newfound enthusiasm for all things home design, she is turning her passion into reality. "Fashion was my hobby before I made it my job and now because I do that all day at work, for fun I now like to look at interiors,” she explains to Tash Bradley, our Director of Interior Design in her home tour. “I really like design, I like colour and I like beautiful things.”

Working with us on the renovation of her two sons’ bedrooms and her office, Kate wanted to continue the relaxed, pre-loved feel of the communal spaces but allow each of her son’s rooms to have a distinct personality. As a fan of mixing untraditional colours, with unexpected tonal accents in each room, she worked with us to elevate her home’s decor while staying true to her eclectic approach to finding colour combinations. \n
For her younger son, Kate brainstormed with Tash before choosing \nTeal 01\n, a tone inspired by patterned wallpaper she sourced in Europe and one that perfectly complements the vintage brown leather seat her son uses to play video games.

In her eldest son’s room, Tash and Kate utilised Lick peel-and-stick samples throughout the consultation period to find the colour that made the most sense for the room and reflected her son’s personality, ultimately choosing \nGreen 04\n. The rich pigmentation of this shade varies throughout the day, with hints of blue reflected in the daylight. In keeping with her love of all things vintage, Kate added sentimental items to the room’s design, including an antique oriental rug passed down through generations of her family.

The final room to be transformed was a much smaller space: Kate’s office. In an area of the house that required concentration and calm, Tash advised wrapping our \nGreen 05\n all the way around the walls to open up the room. The relaxing shade of green promotes focus, balance, and harmony and creates a serene pocket in the home for Kate to feel inspired and creative.

Love Kate’s Lick home transformation? You too can arrange a Colour Consultation with Lick, \nbook your private video consultancy here\n. Peek inside Kate Young’s home by watching her \nhome tour\n below.

When Zoe Lower and her boyfriend Titus moved to Margate back in 2020, no one could have predicted what the upcoming years would have in store. Inspired by their own travels around the world, they spent most of lockdown transforming a six-bedroom townhouse into a colourful haven for the global gallivant. Each room will take you on a journey across the world, from Japan to Morocco.\nIf Zoe’s glittering transformations at \nThe Mermaid Cave\n (the travelling business she founded back in 2015) were anything to go by, it was apparent from the start that \nThe Tides\n, Margate was going to be a saturated success story. From reupholstering their own furniture to creating their own art, their seafront guesthouse and shoot location is a love letter to the repurposed, second-hand, and vintage.\nWe sat down with Zoe to talk about all things eco-friendly decorating, going bold with contrasting colours, and DIY corner-cutting.
\nWe love how each of the rooms takes you on a tour around the world. What was the inspiration behind each of the designs? \nIt was actually my boyfriend, Titus’ idea to do themed rooms. Each of the rooms are inspired by places we’d been on our travels.\nMy boyfriend Titus has spent quite a bit of time in Japan, so that’s where that came from. As the Japan room was initially our bedroom, he wanted it to be restful and have a monotone colour scheme, hence the black and white (with a bit of gold thrown in too). I’m obsessed with the kimono hanging above the bed in there too. Honestly, I’d grab Onyx (the cat) and that in a fire.

The vision for the Moroccan room was to create a dilapidated palace feel. Once I found the rugs it sort of took on a psychedelic sixties twist. Our only real extravagance was the rugs in the Moroccan room: they’re art for the floor! We’ve tried to buy as much as possible, locally, but you’ve got to have Moroccan rugs from Morocco. We got them on Etsy (which is a carbon-neutral company) and they’re also vintage, which makes me feel slightly better about it.

Bali’s probably the place I’d been to the most. I wanted to offer something a bit more ‘monk-like’ but still with a ‘Tides’ twist. The room’s neutral colour scheme gives it such a calming atmosphere, and everything in there is built for comfort. Many of the rooms have the most unbelievably soft sheets by Paragon Bamboo. It was so important for us to design spaces that felt like a retreat for our guests, and the sheets in the Bali room are the comfiest you will ever sleep in!

The Mexican room was inspired by our trip to Oaxaca just before lockdown. It’s very rainbow, with lots of cobbled streets. It’s got a really romantic feel there. We were inspired by the colourful, little churches you find there. So we decided to have stained glass windows in the bathroom. It’s meant to be a sort of cobbled courtyard garden. The walls are actually encrusted with used coffee grounds to create a textured look. So I kept them in the freezer for months before I started on those!

In three words, how would you describe your decor style? \nHand-crafted, surrealist, detailed.\nYou have a wonderful attention to detail. How did you go about sourcing all the fittings and furnishings? \nI always know what I’m looking for, sometimes I just haven’t found it. When you do know what you’re after, Facebook Marketplace is great; otherwise, it can be a bit of a rabbit hole. We haven’t sourced anything from high-street retailers or Amazon. I actually did a panic dash to TK Maxx just before we opened, and had to take the stuff back as it just didn’t look right. Most of our fabrics are second-hand from eBay. Margate is great for antique and charity shops.\nI love things that have a history, like the parasols in the Japanese room. I sent pictures of the room to a few of the people we bought them from, some of them were clearing out their granny’s loft, and they were so happy. It's lovely to be able to give something a new life, to show it’s gone from being hidden in the attic to pride of place in a new home.

What was your approach to sustainability when designing The Tides?\nMaximalist design with minimal impact. That’s the key take-home, to tread lightly. Because I’ve been trying not to buy new, I’ve found some really weird and wonderful things. We want it to be escapist. We want guests to come here and feel like they're transported. I think one of the main things that makes us unique is that almost everything, from the canvases to the fabrics, is sourced second-hand. What isn’t, we’ve bought from brands that are ethical and eco-friendly. Our zero waste solution to bathroom luxury was found with the gorgeous FIILS products. They provide an all-natural, divine smelling range in a closed-loop supply, so we can offer all the hotel luxuries without the guilt of any waste in packaging. I also use \nleftover paint\n for my artwork and \nupcycling furniture\n. Nothing goes to waste!\n
\nWhat would your advice be to first-time upcyclers?\nI’m a bit of a corner cutter, and my advice would be not to do this. The pieces where I’ve followed the steps are the ones that look the best. And they’re the ones that will stand the test of time.\nWe love how brave you’ve been with your colour combinations. How did you go about putting the colour schemes together?\nI feel like I’m always treading the line between colourful and garish. But for me, colour soothes me. I probably have the same reaction when walking into the Moroccan room that most people get when walking into a neutral room. I'm a big fan of colour contrasts. I do a lot of fashion photography, so I’m always considering gradations and tones.\nWhen it comes to putting a colour scheme together, sometimes it’s one random piece that can inform the whole palette. My biggest learning from the Moroccan room project was that it’s so much more difficult to find the perfect rug once everything else is in place.\n \nFind the rug first and then you can weave in the other colours and fabrics.

Fancy a trip to The Tides? You can book your stay on their \nwebsite\n or give them a follow at \n@the.tides.margate\n to keep up to date with the latest news.  

We’ve noticed a growing trend in the world of interiors for stylish and statement board games. These aren’t your usual dog-eared nineties Monopoly editions, we’re talking hand-crafted, often personalised pieces that are objets d’art in their own right. From leaning into puzzles during lockdown to a celebration of more ‘analog’ hobbies, these stylish board games are guaranteed to inject a sense of play into your home.
\nBackgammon board by Jonothan Adler \nIf you’re looking for a gift for the person who has \neverything, \nthen look no further than \nJonathan Adler\n. His collection of homewares and curios transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary. Like this \nMilano Backgammon Set\n, which would take pride of place on any coffee table. If you’re looking for something slightly cheaper and just as stylish, then this \nSt Tropez backgammon set by Maison Games\n (designed by our very own \nInternational Colour Consultant, Charlotte Cropper\n) is the way to go.

Playing cards by Liberty\nWhether you’re on holiday or just in your living room, a pack of playing cards brings with it endless possibilities. We’re not sure you'll find a better looking set than this \nfloral set by Liberty\n.

Chessboard by Casa Carta \nAccording to the prominent painter Marcel Duchamp, “while all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists” and this \nchessboard by Casa Carta\n would make the ultimate gift for the artist, chess player or eclectic decor lover in your life.

Jigsaw puzzles by Prints in Pieces \nPuzzles had an absolute renaissance over lockdown, with some people framing their finished pieces as a memento from what was an unprecedented time. Prints in pieces has a collection of puzzles that are works of art in themselves (we love this \nSpaghetti Party puzzle\n) and definitely deserve a place on your wall or coffee table. You’ve just got to finish them first!

Dominoes by Not Another Bill\nThis \nset of dominoes by Not Another Bill\n is a work of art in itself. Featuring illustrations by New York street artist, Keith Haring they’re fun, colourful, and a great way to create your own fun without a screen. We’re totally obsessed with \nthis Keith Haring chess set too\n.

Oliver Bonas’ pastel four in a row\nA classic, four-in-a-row is one of those games you can play in a pub on a slow Sunday or with kids’ to kill time. We love this \nwooden pastel version of Four in a Row by Oliver Bonas\n. Very in keeping with the \nDanish pastels decor trend\n and the perfect table topper. 

Like the look of these stylish board games? Take a read of \nour picks of the must-have retro accessories for your home\n.

Of the decorating process, Lindsey explains; “I think if you can dress yourself, then you can dress your home. I was a bit nervous when I moved in here because I’d never decorated a house before, but I feel like it’s worked! I don’t intentionally dress like my house but today I’ve got pink and green on so there you go—I match the kitchen.”

In the kitchen, Lindsey’s paired \nPink 03 walls\n with modular white Ikea units. Like the rest of us, she gets most of her inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest and, unable to find any countertops she liked, Lindsey decided to tile her kitchen surfaces using white tiles and pink grouting. “I even tiled the kitchen table. I’ve gone a bit tile mad”. 

“I’m obsessed with Scandinavian design. I love how they pair colours together”, says Lindsey. “When I was a hairdresser we were made to wear black every day. So when I stopped I felt free to start experimenting a lot more with colour”. From the kitchen and stairs to the living room, you’ll see a lot of pink and green colour contrast. “I absolutely love pink. It’s basically a neutral colour. When you walk into the kitchen, yes it’s bright but it still feels really gentle and warm. It just pulls in all the other colours so nicely”.

In the living room, we continue with the pink and green theme, but this time with pastel green walls, (lots of) pink velvet, and a playful checkerboard theme in the soft furnishings. The inspiration was \nSketch’s pre-yellow makeover\n. “I wanted it to be really minimal, kind of as if it had been dipped in green paint. But I also wanted it to feel a bit odd, a bit dreamlike”, Lindsey explains. “I purposefully haven’t put any art on the walls because I wanted the colour to do the talking”.

The pinks and greens continue (quite literally) up the stairs onto the landing, where Lindsey has paired \nYellow 01 woodwork\n with warm white walls and violet accents. 

Despite her boyfriend George “not wanting too much pink” (who’s going to tell him about the pink carpet walls in his music studio?) in Lindsey’s office she said, “to hell with it. I’m going to paint the walls, woodwork, and the floorboards pink”.

Whilst Lindsey and George seem to have very similar decor tastes, this is a great tip if \nyou and your partner have different decor styles\n: create a space that is yours and yours alone. For Lindsey, that’s her office. Whereas in the bedroom, a space they share, they’ve kept things really minimal, with a soothing sky blue half-painted wall.

We love Lindsey’s white tiles with green grouting bathroom. There’s something really retro about it and we’re seeing a lot of coloured grouting right now. “I feel like in the bathroom you can go a bit crazier with the colour and design, so there are quite a few colours in here”. She’s gone for \nPink 02\n on the walls contrasted with a pillar box red mirror—a lovely tonal colour combination.

Want to see more of Lindsey’s colourful Margate home? Watch the full house tour below, or read our tips on \nhow to use pastel colours in your home\n. 

A blend of Japanese and \nScandinavian design\n, \nJapandi style decor\n is the design style for those whose mantra is ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’. That said, it’s not exactly \nminimalist\n. Embracing imperfections, Japandi style is a celebration of Mother Nature and, and focuses on the use of natural materials and an earthy colour palette. So, if you want to create a feeling of peace and tranquillity in your home, take a look at our picks of the best shops to get the Japandi decor look.
\nNkuku \nInspired by its founders’ global travels, \nNkuku\n sources its products from all over the globe. Showcasing styles from across the world, we think that this \nYamuna Kilim Lounger\n would find a perfect home in a Japandi-style living room. These \nNaneli Water Hyacinth Baskets\n are also the perfect storage option, embodying that rustic Japandi feel, whilst enabling you to minimise clutter the Japandi way.

WEARTH\n\nWEARTH\n’s ethos is totally in harmony with the philosophy behind Japandi decor. Here you can shop for items using their “by value” filter, meaning you can choose between vegan-friendly, social contribution, and plastic-free (to name a few). We think this \nWaney Oak Chopping Board\n handmade in Bristol by Konk! is a must-have addition to any Japandi-style kitchen.\n\nH&M Home\nMaking a name for itself with its earthy, nature-inspired interiors, H&M Home has got to be on your shopping list if you’re looking for Japandi homewares. Reasonably priced and good quality, we always seem to find something here. We’re adding a few of these \ndark green stoneware cups\n and \nstoneware plates\n to our baskets, immediately.

Form\nBased in Manchester, made throughout the UK and Europe, \nForm\n specialises in those little trinkets and homewares that make a house a home. Like this \nhand-turned sycamore bowl by Selwyn House\n.\n\nKave Home \nAll of \nKave Home\n’s furnishings are made from either recycled, recyclable or sustainable materials and it's a great destination for furniture with a Japandi look. We’re currently coveting this \nBeyla solid oak sideboard\n with oak veneer, as well as this ​​\nKrysia room divider\n.

Kalinko\nGive your bar a Japandi decor makeover with \nKalinko\n’s coveted \nStrand Rattan Ice Bucket\n. Made by artisans living in Myanmar, this Burma-born brand uses traditional weaving techniques, honed over the centuries, to create lamps, trays, and ice buckets for the modern home.\n\nPiglet in bed \nKnown for their rustic linens and earthy colour palettes, \nPiglet in bed\n is the go-to brand for creating a Japandi-style bedroom. Embracing life’s imperfections, according to them “creases are not the enemy”. From warming \noatmeals\n to \nforest greens\n, their nature-inspired colourways will create the ultimate sleep sanctuary.  What's more, their collection of rugs will add a textured, earthy feel to your space, like this \nnatural jute rug\n.

Odd Pot Fountains \nOk, stay with us. We recently came across this independent Etsy shop, \nOdd Pot Fountains\n, selling nothing but handmade indoor water fountains and we’ve been slightly obsessed with them ever since. Bringing some biophilic design into your home combined with a little Japandi zen, just switch it on for an instantly peaceful ambience.\n\narco \nCreating hand-crafted tables for this generation and the next, \narco\n’s design ethos is all about creating sustainable, design-led pieces that are made to last. Their latest collection, \nDew by designer Sabine Marcelis\n is a sculptural dining table composed of a simple organic shape. As she puts it, “The curved edges invite interaction. People want to feel the wood’s softness and warmth.”

IKEA \nScandi and Japandi interior design go hand in hand(i), so it stands to reason that \nIKEA\n would be a treasure trove of Japandi decor products. With a huge choice of rattan and wicker products, their \nBRANÄS basket\n is totally on brand and very affordable.\n\nIf you like the look of these Japandi decor stores why not take a look at \nour picks of the best places to shop for Scandi decor style\n. Or get some inspiration with these 8 style tips on \nhow to make your home feel more Japandi\n.

There’s a new wave of style going on over in the world of interiors, with one of this year’s biggest trends being wiggly decor. From wavy headboards to spiral candles, twisty ceramics to scalloped lampshades, stay ahead of the curve with these gorgeously eclectic pieces that will inject a bit of fun and softness into your home.\n\nKlevering’s Wiggly Table \nAvailable at \nLiberty\n’s (one of our favourite shops for \neclectic style decor\n), this squiggly coffee table by Amsterdam-born brand \nKlevering\n is the perfect centrepiece for an eclectic style living room. Made out of metal, it’s available in a range of vibrant shades, including this emerald green for that extra splash of colour.

Our ZigZag striped wallpaper designs\nStripes are making waves right now. And they are coming in all shapes and sizes! Wavy, zigzag striped designs are the hot ticket to an eclectic, playful decor scheme. Check out these ZigZag \nstriped wallpapers\n, designed by our very own \nLead Colour Consultant, Sam Bramley\n. \nZigZag 01 striped wallpaper\n will freshen up any space instantly, featuring irregular stripes and zigzags in minty blue, neo green, and hazy pink on an off-white background. Whilst \nZigZag 02 striped wallpaper\n puts a playful spin on classic stripes, using golden yellow, muted pink, and powder blue tones to create a relaxing colour palette.

Bert & May x Samantha Todhunter’s Ric Rac Tiles\nWe’re big fans of \nBert & May\n and their \nRic Rac collection\n - designed in collaboration with Samantha Todhunter - is art for your walls. Adding some serious personality to a kitchen or bathroom near you, they exude a confident style with a playful edge.

The Ultrafragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass\nYou can’t really write about the wiggly decor trend without mentioning the Ultrafragola mirror. It’s hard to imagine the piece (that many credit as starting the wavy design movement) being a product of anything other than an Instagram-age trend. However, this wall art meets dressing room must-have began life in the 1970s. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1970, this curvy masterpiece was part of his Mobili Grigi series of bedroom and living room objects.\n\n\n1st Dibs\n is one of the best places to head for an original, but if the price is enough to bring you to tears, we’ve got some more cost-effective options for you. Like wiggly decor favourite, Kleverling. Their \nZigzag resin mirror\n is right on the wiggly trend as is \nJonathan Adler’s Ripple Mirror\n, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the gems you can unearth if you simply \nsearch ‘wavy mirror’ on Etsy\n.

Ensemblier x Pandora Taylor’s Kyma Headboard\nWhen we poked our noses around \nPandora Taylor’s eclectic decor home\n we couldn’t help but spot her eye-catching bespoke headboard designs. So imagine our delight when we found out that her eco-friendly Kyma design, upholstered with natural materials and made in Britain, is available to buy at \nEnsemblier\n.

Anthropologie’s Lara Bowl\nA little more paired-back in style, \nAnthropologie’s Lara bowl\n is the sort of piece that will never go out of style. And that’s because its wavy, organic form is inspired by nature. We think it would make the perfect ornamental fruit bowl, piled high with citrus fruits for a bit of colour (and vitamin C).

Casa Carta’s Linen Cushions\nDesigned by our very own \nInternational Colour Consultant, Charlotte Cropper\n, we adore the  \nRed & Pink Scalloped Cushion\n (as seen in \nTash Bradley’s Somerset home\n).

Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s Wave Pitcher\nWith her quirky and colourful designs, \nSophie Lou Jacobsen\n’s wavey glassware is made for celebrating. Congregate around the dining table with friends and family and let these pieces take centre stage. It’s difficult to choose a favourite, but if we could only have one we love her \nWave Pitcher\n in teal and lilac.

Terrazzo Parazo’s Wiggly Candlestick Holders\nWhy do we love this lockdown labour of love project turned full-time business, \nTerrazzo Parazo\n? Well, firstly because of that back story but secondly because of its delightfully playful \nwiggly candlestick holders\n (complete the look with a few of their \nTwirl Taper Candles\n). Made out of terrazzo composite, you can even sign up to one of their \nworkshops\n and learn the art of terrazzo making for yourself.

Artemis Deco’s Santorini Scallop Tablecloth\nOne of our \nColour Consultants’ go-to homeware stores\n, Laura Jackson’s \nGlasette\n is a must-visit for the latest interior trends. We’re currently obsessing over this \nSantorini Scallop Tablecloth\n by Artemis Deco. Come rain or shine, it’ll transport you straight to the alfresco tables of the Aegean Islands.

Matilda Goad’s Scallop Tole Planter\nIf you’re a green-fingered trendsetter then \nMatilda Goad’s Scallop Tole Planter \nis going to be just your cup of tea. Wiggly, colourful, this metal planter adds some life and fun to any shelf, bathroom, or coffee table.

Munro and Kerr x A Considered Space’s Wavy Lampshade\nThe design collaboration we didn’t know we needed, when \nMunro and Kerr\n (the makers of \nthose marbled paper lampshades\n) and Eleanor Cording-Booth of A Considered Space teamed up to create their \nwavy lampshade in woven paper\n, it wouldn’t take long until they were popping up on Instagram pages across the interior design world. ​​The raffia look woven paper used to make this wavy lampshade was created in Japan using state-of-the-art technologies.

And there they are, our favourite wiggly homewares to buy right now. Like the style? Why not take a look at \nthe best places to shop for maximalist interior lovers,\n or check out \nour online shopping guide to eclectic decor style\n.

We love finding homeware shops that champion sustainable living, and with more and more popping up around the world, it’s getting easier to make eco-conscious choices when it comes to your home decor. If you’re looking for beautiful designs that not only look good but are good for the planet too, then you’ve come to the right place.  We’ve picked out some of our favourite eco-friendly homeware shops in London, to help make your house a greener place to be.

Not Just Another Store\nLocation: \n8-13 New Inn St, London EC2A 3PY \nBustling Shoreditch is where we lay our scene and as the name suggests, this is not your average store. An independent concept store in trendy east London, \nNot Just Another Store\n stocks a curated range of eco-conscious brands with a paired-back aesthetic. From furniture to tableware, if you’re something of a minimalist, then this might just be the shop for you.

Goldfinger\nLocation: \nTrellick Square, 13-15 Golborne Road, W10 5NY\nLocated within the Brutalist shadows of the iconic Trellick Tower, \nGoldfinger\n (named after the famed Trellick’s eponymous architect) is far more than just a design shop. An award-winning social enterprise, their aim is to create sleek and sustainable homeware that has a positive impact on the community and the planet, through their monthly \nPeople’s Kitchen\n and \nGoldfinger Academy\n––dedicated to training young people out of work.

Venner\nLocation: \n200 Francis Rd, London E10 6PR\nIf art is your thing, then get on down to \nVenner\n, where you’ll find an eclectic range of prints created by local artists “with kindness to people and the planet”. You’ll also find a charming collection of handmade ceramics, as well as home fragrances and eco-friendly beeswax candles.

Cuemars\nLocation\n: 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL\n“Buy less, buy better” is the motto behind the concept store, \nCuemars\n. Located in one of our favourite East London haunts, The Truman Brewery they stock an array of totally unique homewares, houseplants, prints, books, scents, and ceramics. They’re fastidious about their supply chain ensuring all of their wares are sustainably and ethically sourced.

Dilli Grey\nLocation: \n23 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LW.\nKnown for its ethically-made, organic cotton dresses, \nDilli Grey\n's foray into homewares has been a welcome one. Founder Vickie El-Rayyes is a woman on a mission to create an independent, ethical lifestyle brand that pays its workers fairly. Partnering with artisans across India, from napkins to bedspreads, their hand-block printed textiles will add colour and pattern to any room.

Karavan Eco Home\nLocation: \n167 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HX\nWith an online shop, you don’t \nhave\n to visit \nKaravan Eco Home\n’s East Dulwich store but if you do, you’ll get to meet Twotone, their resident cat. Alongside this amiable moggy, you’ll find a colourful range of ethically made and fairtrade homewares, from household cleaning products to handwoven rugs. In addition, all their packaging is re-used or recycled and all their energy and technology providers have been chosen because of their commitment to the environment. 

Restoration Station \nLocation: \n116-118 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JN
\nNot so much an eco-friendly shop as an eco-friendly \nwork\nshop, \nRestoration Station\n’s \nraison d’etre\n is to repair and restore vintage gems. Employing people in recovery from drink and drug addictions who learn woodwork and upholstery skills to restore old furniture, if you have a piece of furniture that needs restoring, you can get a quote from Restoration Station and feel good about doing it. 

Looking for eco-friendly homeware but not a London local? Fear not. Take a look at our guide to the best online eco-friendly homeware shops, or check out our \nColour Consultants’ go-to online homeware stores\n, which include a few sustainable favourites too.

With more luxury hotels than you can shake a stick at, London is overwhelmed with five-star stays. And with all those extra amenities come additional waste. In addition to service with a smile, we’re here to find out which are the most eco-friendly stays across the city. And with an estimated 123,000 rooms to rest your head, few of them make the cut. So, if you’re looking to stay, visit, dine or drink in one of London’s most eco-friendly hotels, read on.\n\nTreehouse London\nLocation: 14-15 Langham Pl, W1B 2QS\nCreated with the idea in mind that a hotel stay should evoke as much fun and adventure as a child's treehouse, \nTreehouse London\n is designed with nostalgia in mind. Transforming an uninspiring ‘60s office block into a magical treehouse hideaway, just off Oxford Street and one of the city’s biggest thoroughfares— it is nothing short of miraculous. With its mix of biophilic and industrial decor, it succeeds in marrying its urban location with its eco-friendly ethos. With an astringent composting and recycling programme, single-use plastics are out and water refilling stations are in. A perfect example of a hotel that looks good and does good too. The Nest is the place to nestle down by day and dance into the early hours by night, whilst taking in 360° of the capital city. You really get a bird’s eye view from up here. \n\n\nTake a tour of Treehouse Hotel and learn more about its biophilic design here\n.

Ham Yard Hotel\nLocation: 1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT\n\nStraddled between Soho and Mayfair, in London’s beating heart, \nHam Yard Hotel\n has it all: a cinema, bowling alley, a spa, roof terrace, and some of London’s best shopping right on your doorstep. Yet, founded by interior designer and Creative Director, Kit Kemp, it’s the decor that sets Ham Yard Hotel apart. Known for her idiosyncratic designs and nature-inspired motifs, the hotel was awarded the BREEAM Excellent rating upon opening—demonstrating strong eco-morals long before the travel industry began doing its sustainable laundry. From solar panels and a roof terrace complete with a vegetable garden and beehive to the smaller scale: bamboo toothbrushes, reclaimed wood coat hangers, and laundry bags made out of recycled plastic. Not to mention a zero-tolerance policy on single-use plastics.

One Aldwych \nLocation: 1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ\nBehind \nOne Aldwych\n’s imposing Edwardian facade, there is nothing historic about its credentials. With its classic contemporary interiors its eco-initiatives set is the gold standard in sustainable travel (quite literally—it received the Gold accreditation from the Green Tourism Business Scheme). Since the hotel’s inception in 1998, One Aldwych has had an ever-growing list of eco-credentials. From its rooftop urban bees to an underground chlorine-free swimming pool, it’s committed to the environment, floor-to-ceiling. Not preoccupied with the sexy stuff, one of the most significant implementations was an EVAC drainage system which uses 70% less water than conventional drainage. A sleek and stylish hotel in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, this is one for the \ncontemporary decor\n eco-warrior. 

The Zetter Hotels \nLocations: Clerkenwell and Marylebone
Don’t be fooled by appearances. Though \nZetter Hotels\n interiors might be thoroughly maximalist, their ethos is entirely eco-friendly. With locations in Clerkenwell and Marylebone, they were founding members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association. One of the city’s most sustainable hotel brands, they operate an ‘energy loop system’. In their words it’s “a bit technical”, but essentially as you heat your room it helps them cool their fridges. What’s more, the power in each room automatically cuts out—lights, air-conditioning—whilst you’re not in. But don’t worry your phone will still charge. Oh, and they even source water for flushing loos from their own boreholes. All this plus interiors worthy of an Arthur Conan-Doyle novel and some of the best cocktails in town.

The Good Hotel \nLocation: Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, E16 1FA
\nA stay on board a floating hotel—where do we sign up? Good by name, good by nature, \nThe Good Hotel\n aims to do their bit by providing long-term unemployed people with the opportunity to build a career in hospitality. Committed to reusing and upcycling, much of the furniture in their rooms is repurposed, whilst the food served is locally and sustainably sourced. The sun-soaked roof terrace (weather permitting) has front row seats of the River Thames, as do all of the room. A social enterprise, all of their additional profits provide funding to their charity partner, Niños de Guatemala, with a portion of every booking going towards education for low-income families. There’s nothing quite like it in town, The Good Hotel is a totally unique stay.

Whilst you’re in the city, why not take a look at our picks of London’s best environmentally friendly activities, sustainable bars and restaurants, and eco-friendly shopping.

What does your style about you? Well, if you like to be on-trend and are always keeping up-to-date with what’s going on in the world of interiors, then \ncontemporary decor\n might just be the style for you. Defined by clean lines, a play between straight and curved edges, and a sparing yet deliberate use of colour, it's cool, sleek, yet also lots of fun. Want to create the look at home? Here’s how. \nMADE\nBy working directly with independent designers and makers, \nMADE.com\n manages to produce high-end products without the high-end price tag. We like them for vases in particular. Their \nLong\n, \nHector\n, and \nGravity\n decorative vases would look amazing styled together on a console or mantlepiece. 

Soho Home\nIf you’re after contemporary cool, then look no further than \nSoho Home\n. With its scalloped headboard design, their \nLimited Edition Paris Metal Bed\n is a head-turner alright. Contemporary is known for its curved edges, and some curved pieces that have caught our eye are their \nTisbury Side Table\n, \nRolland Armchair,\n and \nClyde Tub Chair\n. Grab someone with a Soho Home membership, quick, for 15% off.

Wayfair \nOne of the world’s largest online-only homeware shops, \nWayfair\n doesn’t specialise in any one style of design. What it does specialise in, is the latest trends. This \n‘Ally’ armchair by Zipcode Design\n is as comfy on the pocket as it is on the bottom.\nLiberty London\nLondon by name, international by nature if you do get a chance to pop into \nLiberty’s\n Regent Street flagship store, it’s a retail experience like no other. Known for their bold prints and eclectic range of designers, we’re lusting after these \nCoco & Wolf frill edge pillowcases\n and this very on-trend curvy \nsquiggle table\n.

AMARA\nA treasure trove of some of the world’s leading interior brands, \nAMARA\n remains hot on the pulse of what’s in vogue in the world of interiors. This \nMushroom Table Lamp\n would add instant sophistication to any \ncontemporary living room\n or \ncontemporary bedroom\n.  

West Elm \nStarting life as Brooklyn’s contemporary cool girl on the block, \nWest Elm\n has transformed into a global brand. We particularly love their \nmid-century furniture range\n.\niamfy\nInstilling a sense of fun into any decor project, \niamfy\n will bring any home up to date. How’s this \nOrigins Canyon Rug\n for a pastel pop of colour in your living room?  

John Lewis \nAs dependable as rain in spring, John Lewis is one of those brands that’s loved by generations. What could be jollier than this \nJolly Green 4-seater Dining Set\n for a little outdoor contemporary twist? Fingers crossed it stays rain-free.\nConnox \nShowcasing the best in European design, Connox has built a reputation for its sleek designs and durable quality. Don’t mind us whilst we clear some space for this \nHKliving sideboard\n in our living room. 

Graham & Green \nKnown for its eclectic style and contemporary cool, \nGraham & Green\n offers a wide selection of new and exciting home and garden furnishings. This \nmarble-topped drinks trolley\n will go down a storm with the entertainers amongst you.\n
From boho to eclectic, take a look at our other \nLick’s picks shopping guides\n to find the perfect pieces to suit your interior style. 

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