9 ways to colour crush your interiors with vibrant shades

Elysia Ikat Celestial Wallpaper, £239 per roll, Mindthegap Wallpapersplaceholder image
Elysia Ikat Celestial Wallpaper, £239 per roll, Mindthegap Wallpapers

Summer is all about bold choices and sunny hues, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

If you see the beauty in brights, love to get your glow on, and don’t shy away from bold patterns, elevating your space with playful accessories is a fun way to reinvent your furnishings.

Whether it’s topping your tablescape with Mediterranean-inspired stoneware, updating your lighting with a decorative lampshade, or creating an accent wall, using colour as a canvas for creativity puts the whimsy into the everyday.

Here’s how to get your dopamine fix with fancy-free homewares…

1. Feathers Printed Window Film, from £12.51, Purlfrost

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Inspired by brightly coloured parrot feathers, this beautiful window treatment will put the wow into a dreary view. With a stained-glass effect film, bouncing sunlight will make your pane of glass a joyous focal point.

2. Set of 4 Montesol Dessert Plates in Stoneware, £35.99, (was £47.99); Montesol Round Stoneware Platter, £18.14, (was £32.99), La Redoute

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This Moroccan-style artisan-inspired stoneware with warm terracotta motifs is just the ticket for long, lazy brunches, salad days, flatbreads… and thoughts of fragrant spice markets.

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3. Stylish Dark Blue & Green Apero Water Jugs, £42 each; Dark Blue Salt/Pepper Mill, £28; Painted Leopard Print Teapot, £65; Painted Leopard Print Butter Dish, £40, rest of items from a selection, Rockett St George

Put the shine into serveware with these richly coloured jugs, cobalt blue mill and striking leopard print chinaware. Especially if you love to break the decorating rules, mix things up and put the secret sauce into a tea break.

4. Faux Sunflowers, £4.99 each, Floralsilk

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Let nature’s sunworshippers spark up floral displays and fill your home with joy 24-7. These fabulous faux flowers can be bunched together to brighten a forgotten corner; or place a bud vase in bloom with a single stem.

5. Vivi Lustre Wine Glasses; Vivi Lustre Champagne Saucers; Vivi Lustre Champagne Flutes, Set of Four, £29.50 each, Oliver Bonas

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Glassware with glitz and look of gemstones…. what’s not to love about this stunning stemware to put the pizzazz into your next party or soirée?

6. Viva Italia Reversible Garden Cushion, £26, Joe Browns

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Imbibe the Italian riviera and put the panache into a patio chair with this beautifully illustrated outdoor cushion.

7. Sophie Robinson Madina Cut Out Table, £109; Sophie Robinson Wiggle Ourika Easy Fit Pleated Lamp Shade, from £45; Sophie Roinson Rope Table Lamp, £49, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm

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Cited as the queen of colour, designer Sophie Robinson’s statement pieces will give any room a lively makeover with their vibrant hues. Bold and beautiful, this cut-out side table and decorative lighting make quirky accents you can build on.

8. Elysia Ikat Celestial Wallpaper, £239 per roll, Mindthegap

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This ikat-inspired print channels artisanal charm, and is one for a feature wall. Moreover, it works like a dream with like-coloured treasures in peacock blue, setting the stage for boho artwork or collectibles.

9. Mustard The Twinny in Butter, £499, Mustard Made

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Contemporary and cool, there’s nothing like putting the boujee into a wardrobe to inspire a summer sort out – and packing away out-of-season separates. This buttercup yellow locker comes with two removable hanging rails, two hooks inside each door, and air vents so your clothes can breathe. Playful and practical.

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