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I’m an Interiors-Obsessed Fashion Editor—9 New Homeware Finds I Need You to See

By the end of this month, I’ll have been renovating my house for a full year. To the naked eye, it might not look like a lot has changed, save for some new flooring and fresh paint on the walls. However, under the surface, there’s a lot more that’s been going on. Cue an unexpected, full-house rewire (which meant an unexpected, full-house replaster), a sneaky lead-pipe situation that forced some of our newly laid flooring right back up again, and more DIY mishaps than there are aisles in B&Q.

Whilst all this has been testing, to say the least, the thing keeping me on course is my creative vision. Sure, I might not have the actual funds to furnish said house right now, but that doesn’t mean I can’t keep dreaming up beautiful interior moments in my head. I could talk interiors all day and often do—my poor colleagues have spent the past 365 days listening to my woes and affirming my design decisions.

I’ve been sending them link after link asking, “What do you think of this?”, or suggesting pieces I’ve spotted that I think they’d like themselves (“This would look gorgeous in your living room.”). As such, it was mutually decided that I would start a Who What Wear first—a brand-new rolling homeware column—so I could live out my décor fantasies and afford my colleagues some peace. A win-win, so they say.

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Whilst I won’t claim to be a professional interior designer, my 13 years as a fashion editor means I have a trained eye for stylish pieces, as well as the ability to identify items that go beyond whatever the current trend cycle may be—something that’s especially important when it comes to interiors. For some reason, buying something for the home always feels like more of an investment than doing the same for your wardrobe, doesn’t it?

Assuming, if you’ve found yourself here, that interiors and homeware are of interest to you, bookmark this tab, because I’ll be sharing new-in, trending homeware with you here every month. With pieces from H&M to Soho Home, I’ll include items for every budget and interior aesthetic, all with some handy styling tips thrown in. Scroll on to see this month’s edit.

Athena Chandelier

NEPTUNE

Athena Chandelier

£450

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The very definition of a statement piece, I’m contemplating ordering this stunning pendant as a focal point for my staircase.

Beige and Blue Malta 2 Rug

DUNELM

Beige and Blue Malta Rug

£200

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This looks so much more expensive than it is.

Brass Hector Rechargeable Battery Operated Wall Light

NEXT

Brass Hector Rechargeable Battery Operated Wall Light

£45

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If you love the sconce look but don’t want the hassle or expenditure of rewiring, this rechargeable wall light presents a very chic solution. Full disclosure: I have two already on order.

Vita Pink Glass Champagne Saucers Set of Two | Oliver Bonas

OLIVER BONAS

Vita Pink Glass Champagne Saucers Set of Two

£30

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The perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

Rhodes Pillow

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Rhodes Pillow

£68

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I have a serious soft spot for cushions—this one is next on my wish list.

Terracotta Vase

H&M

Terracotta Vase

£40

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This will look gorgeous paired with simple blooms.

John Lewis, Squiggle Garden Lounge Chair

JOHN LEWIS

Squiggle Garden Lounge Chair

£349

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Summer is upon us and this chair will be a sweet addition in any garden.

Large Storage Basket - Beige/off White - Arket Gb

ARKET

Large Storage Basket

£29

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Use this handy storage basket to stash everything, from towels to magazines.

Tulips

CARLA LLANOS

Tulips Print

£55

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Elegant artwork is hard to find, but Glassette’s offering makes it easy.

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12 Piece Scallop Dinner Set

MARKS & SPENCER

12-Piece Scallop Dinner Set

£60

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This dinner set is beyond beautiful, and such a great price.

Weald Store, Single Wall Candle Sconce

WEALD STORE

Single Wall Candle Sconce

£18

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I’ve just ordered this and plan on adding a cute bow to it also.

Elise Wine Glass, Set of Two

ROWEN & WREN

Elise Wine Glass, Set of Two

£34

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Glassware is my weakness—these wine glasses are next on my list.

Viale Block Print Cushion - Pink

BIRDIE FORTESCUE

Viale Block Print Cushion in Pink

£60

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Birdie Fortescue always delivers when it comes to refined prints.

H&M, Metal Mirror

H&M

Mirror

£50

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Such a great buy for a hallway or unembellished corner.

Jewel Giant Glass Vase

LOUISE ROE

Jewel Giant Glass Vase

£215

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Picture this with white hydrangeas in it.

Amelia 2 Door 3 Drawer Sideboard With Bobbled Legs

HUDSON HOME

Amelia Sideboard with Bobbled Legs

£1050

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Hudson Home is one of my favourite places to shop interiors—now, it has added larger, classy furniture items to its roster.

Ceramic Bobble Photo Frame 5x7 Inch

MARKS & SPENCER

Ceramic Bobble Photo Frame 5×7 Inch

£13

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The ideal addition to the above sideboard.

Organic Cotton Ticking Stripe Quilt

TOAST

Organic Cotton Ticking Stripe Quilt

£199

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Toast creates some of the chicest soft furnishings on the market.

Tubéreuse Scented Candle With Lid Limited-Edition 300g

DIPTYQUE

Tubéreuse Scented Candle With Lid Limited-Edition 300g

£105

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A Diptique candle with a rattan lid? Dreams do come true.

Arianna Flatweave Chair

DUNELM

Arianna Flatweave Chair

£299

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I’m considering ordering this for my bedroom.

Arket + Gold-Plated Napkin Ring

ARKET

Gold-Plated Napkin Ring

£15

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Every hostess worth their Maldon salt knows that it’s the finer details that really pull together a tablescape. These napkin rings will add an elegant touch, no matter your theme. 

Loewe + Tomato Leaves Liquid Soap

LOEWE

Tomato Leaves Liquid Soap

£56

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That’s right, Loewe has progressed from candles and reed diffusers to hand soap. My salary will never quite hit the same.

Soho Home + Karine Armchair in Linen Bisque

SOHO HOME

Karine Armchair in Linen Bisque

£995

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Soho Home creates exquisite pieces that are sure to elevate any space. Build a chic reading nook by placing this in the corner of your room, adding a wall sconce (a rechargeable bulb will mean no wiring is required), a thrifted bookcase (I just found one on Facebook Marketplace) and a cosy throw. 

Truly + Fringed Square Velvet Cushion in Burnt Orange

TRULY

Fringed Square Velvet Cushion in Burnt Orange

£45

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I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect rust-coloured cushion (one that doesn’t look like a Halloween gimmick). This is it. 

Daals + Venus Full Length Wave Mirror in Walnut

DAALS

Venus Full Length Wave Mirror in Walnut

£300

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I know scalloped edges are a big trend right now, but instead of investing in little pieces here and there, which can look a little OTT when it all comes together, I’d advise going for one big item to really buy in. This mirror would look chic leaning against a soft blue wall, but the dark-wood frame will also add depth to neutral colour schemes. 

Zara Home + Antique-Effect Metal Table

ZARA HOME

Antique-Effect Metal Table

£86

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I spent weeks sourcing a vintage, wrought-iron martini table just like this on eBay, only for it to eventually go well beyond my budget. Right on cue, Zara has come up with the goods (in two sizes, no less). 

Anthropologie + Madeline Embroidered Cotton Napkins, Set of 4

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Madeline Embroidered Cotton Napkins, Set of 4

£40

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Adding cloth napkins will make even the most humble of weekday dinners feel more special. 

Nina Campbell + Green Chester Table Lamp

NINA CAMPBELL

Green Chester Table Lamp

£95

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Next has teamed up with interiors expert Nina Campbell to create an edit of seriously chic pieces, this lamp being one of the strongest in the collection. 

Diptyque + La Droguerie Room Spray

DIPTYQUE

La Droguerie Room Spray

£56

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You know I’m going to want to have this elegant room spray on display for all to see. 

Vaisselle + Venus Blue Vase

VAISSELLE

Venus Blue Vase

£215£172

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Vaisselle specialises in creating pretty ceramics with a French design flair by utilising traditional techniques in a modern way, i.e. with a vibrant colour palette. 

H&M Home + Six-Pack Glasses

H&M HOME

Six-Pack Glasses

£15

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So cute! I have no cupboard space left (glassware is my vice), but so cute.

Patterned Rug

LOUIS DE POORTERE

Starfield Rug

£599

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The subtle green hue woven into this rug will add a palatable dose of colour into any room.

Evermore London + Grove Candle

EVERMORE LONDON

Grove Candle

£60

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I recently burned an Evermore London candle and was impressed by its fragrance payoff and burn time. Next, I’m inviting the outdoors in with this Grove scent—a blend of pine needle, eucalyptus, moss and silver fir. 

The White Company + Hayling Bowl

THE WHITE COMPANY

Hayling Bowl

£120

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I always find something to lust after from The White Company, and this is next in line. This bowl has been skilfully crafted in Indonesia using heritage techniques. 

Dunelm + Beatrice Woven Stripe Snuggle Chair in Coral

DUNELM

Beatrice Woven Stripe Snuggle Chair in Coral

£399

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This chair looks so much more expensive than its price tag. It comes in taupe and olive (and a charcoal colourway that’s currently out of stock), but the pink is definitely the most beautiful of them all, in my opinion. As someone who’s favourite colour is beige, that’s saying something. 

M&S Collection + Pure Cotton Checked Cushion

M&S COLLECTION

Pure Cotton Checked Cushion

£23

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I’m always looking for tricks to add depth to my interiors, and the easiest way to do so is with different textures. This cotton cushion will layer seamlessly with the velvet ones I already own, creating more visual interest without distracting from the overall look. 

Create Academy + The Ultimate Guide to Interior Design with Rita Konig

CREATE ACADEMY

The Ultimate Guide to Interior Design with Rita Konig

£147

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If you’re interested in brushing up on your interiors know-how, Create Academy is an unrivalled resource. With online courses led by industry experts, you can learn a new craft whilst picking up plenty of inspo for yourself. 

Loewe + Anagram Blanket in Wool, Pale Celadon Glaze

LOEWE

Anagram Blanket in Wool, Pale Celadon Glaze

£695

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Loewe’s blankets have become just as much of a status symbol as its bags. I’d layer this over the arm of a chair with the leather logo appliqué facing outwards for all to see. 

Soho Home + Purton Highball, Set of Two

SOHO HOME

Purton Highball, Set of Two

£55

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See what I mean about glassware? My absolute vice. But who could resist this set of olive-green highballs?

Inside Story + Bobbin Mirror

INSIDE STORY

Bobbin Mirror

£199

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Bobbin detailing is having a renaissance, with bobbled wood featuring on everything from chair legs to chic mirrors, just like this one. 

Zara Home + Monochrome Tactile Lamp

ZARA HOME

Monochrome Tactile Lamp

£50

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One of the most reliable ways to make your interiors look more premium is with lamps, and lots of them. This brass style looks so expensive. 

Artfully Walls + Pink Petals by Rosie Harbottle

ARTFULLY WALLS

Pink Petals by Rosie Harbottle

£328

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Original artwork is an investment—when you find something as special as this, it’s best not to let it pass you by. 

Bed Threads + Limoncello & Terracotta Check Bath Towel Bundle

BED THREADS

Limoncello & Terracotta Check Bath Towel Bundle

£290£261

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Bed Threads has some of the chicest bedding and cushions on the market, but its towels? They’re in a league of their own. 

La Redoute + Asayo Stool

LA REDOUTE

Asayo Stool

£115£86

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Placed beside the bathtub or used as a rustic side table; the potential spots to place this stool are endless. 

Daylesford Farm + Leaf Charger Serving Plate

DAYLESFORD FARM

Leaf Charger Serving Plate

£48

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I received this platter as a Christmas gift and it’s almost too beautiful to use. Almost

Oyoy Living Design + Mizu Glass Pack of 2 in Rose

OYOY LIVING DESIGN

Mizu Glass Pack of 2 in Rose

£26

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I gifted these with a bottle of white wine to a friend and the whole thing went down a treat. 

Matilda Goad & Co. + Pair of Star Backplates in Nickel

MATILDA GOAD & CO.

Pair of Star Backplates in Nickel

£35

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Spruce up an old sideboard or plain cupboard with some of the most stunning hardware I’ve ever laid eyes on. Matilda Goad, you’re a genius. 

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