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Nothing says lush like these Designers Guild cushions, both inspired by the rich verdant forests in India's tea regions. Choose from a large velvet cushion with digitally printed fronds or an intricately embroidered tree against a cotton-linen blend.

Ferm Living from SMUK Living; Designers Guild cushions from Janine

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Flowers always soften a space and don't require the long term commitment that plants do. Yet often, the vessels they are placed in don't quite do them justice. 

This is certainly not the case with regards to the Duo vases from Georg Jensen which elevate any room with their minimal yet sculptural form. The vases play on the contrast between mouth-blown glass and stainless steel with the metal ‘collar’ paying homage to Georg Jensen’s rich history in jewellery design. Available in three sizes, they look just as lovely as decorative objects sans flowers.

For something that has more height, Georg Jensen's Bloom Botanica is a lovely choice. Minimal and organic, the stainless steel vases are inspired by the unfurling flower buds. A steel vase which looks as beautiful empty as it does when full of fresh flowers, the largest version is particularly impactful.

A vase configuration which is modular but impactful, Vitra Nuage vases available from HAUS Living could only come from the imagination of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2002. Reminiscent of a cloud, the components are realised in extruded aluminium profiles of varying lengths and thanks to their precise outer contours, can be fitted together to create entire "cloud formations".

Georg Jensen is available from Studio 216; Vitra is available from HAUS Living

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A statement mirror is a decorating MPV and apart from creating a focal point for any room, they allow light and images to bounce off from different angles, thus adding depth and imparting a sense of space in the interior.

We love the elegance of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna's (GTV) Eyeshine set, which features simple geometric shapes in a combination of circles and ovals. Designed by Anki Gneib, the mirrors can be arranged to recreate scenic suggestions and are crafted from steam-bent beech in wood, classic and contemporary finishes for different effects.

Add a touch of cool to the foyer with the SP01 Michelle Wall Mirror also available from Space Furniture. Gracefully drawn from a tubular frame and embellished with a series of marble trays, the mirror makes for the perfect valet.

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna's (GTV)and SP01 are available from Space Furniture

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Inject some drama to a neglected spot with a well-chosen decorative light which will illuminate while creating a mood. 

Floor lamps are useful as they stand on their own and are relatively portable. If refinement is the goal, consider Menu's JWDA Floor Lamp by Jonas Wagell which was inspired by traditional oil lamps. Crafted from contrasting materials, the elliptical opal glass shade, slender metal stem, and rectangular marble base come together to create a timeless object.

For a glamorous touch, Verpan's Fun floor lamp does the trick. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964, triple layers of seashell discs glitter and shimmer whether the light is on or off.

Another option is a decorative table lamp which can be placed beside seating areas to add another layer of light and extra ambience.

We're sweet on Parachilna's Aballs MG R by Jaime Hayon which matches ceramic and glass in one eye-catching object. Made by hand using traditional craftsmanship, it comes in shiny black or lustrous gold.

At the other end of the spectrum but no less striking are the Torso lamps from Menu. This limited edition series has a classic shape featuring shades swathed in tactile fabric by the Milanese textile house, Dedar. An integrated brass dimmer adjusts the light at the tap of a finger while the addition of the luxurious fabric shade makes it a functional work of art.

Menu and Verpan are available at SMUK Living; Parachilna is available at Linds Furniture

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Scents which create an evocative sensory experience add an extra dimension to any home and we particularly love candles with containers designed with the intention for a second life.

This is particularly true for Tom Dixon's range of candles which include the Element range contained in a tactile glass vessel and scented according to its respective element and the Royalty range from the Scent Eclectic collection which evokes historical memories of British life and comes encased in a hand-spun nickel vessel with a solid Banswara marble lid.

Set your home scent to impress with the Baobab candles from the High Society range contained in precious vessels incorporating a glass engraving technique generally used in prominent crystal workshops. Named after illustrious protagonists of American and French literature like Gatsby, Louise, and Swann, their personalities are represented in the intoxicating fragrances.

The Cyprium candle from Baobab's Les Exclusives collection is another talking point. Clad in a metallic glass with its copper tint, its woody perfume of sandalwood, pepper, and musk will enchant your interiors.

Tom Dixon is available at Gudang; Baobab is available at Point 21

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