11 affordable homewares on our commerce editor's wishlist this week
The House & Garden wishlist is your indispensable guide to the best new homewares, lifestyle picks, collaborations and high street arrivals to shop now.
Think of the details at home that really brighten your day; buying brand new hand soap and thrilling with joy at how it smartens up the sink, gazing upon a well framed print, setting the table for dinner using your smartest tablecloth. They're all small things that make a big difference to how much you enjoy being at home–but they don't have to cost a lot of money.
We believe in mixing high/low in our homes and making the most of a brilliant find when the opportunity presents itself. An £150 hand painted lacquered tray can sit atop a joyfully inexpensive ottoman, a £5 catch-all for detritus on your desk can live alongside an antique Anglepoise lamp. What matters is not the cost, but the value to you. The things we love most can often be found from an accessible mix of high street and small makers.
From mood-lifting homeware to absolute staples, here's what House & Garden's editors are lusting after this week.
Smart striped tea towels
An attractive, absorbent tea towel is surprisingly hard to find–but Pophams Home have created just that. Available in five colourways, we particularly like the deep blue.
The joyous jug
Folk-inspired ceramics are still a much coveted item in our kitchens. Zara Home's jug is a charming vessel for flowers and drinks alike.
Stylish storage
Rowen and Wren's product range is going from strength to strength, and their ‘Iris Oak Chest of Drawers’ are no exception. A generously proportioned furnishing, the waved front prevents the piece from dominating a space.
The coveted collaboration
What happens when rug studio Bombay Sprout meets designer Laura Stephens? A collection of jewel coloured rugs. The range covers six designs, from ‘Joni’ - a leafy jute number - to Pearl, a Bloomsbury-esque design available in a number of colours.
The majestic bath mat
Marks & Spencer's ‘Cotton Blend Geometric Quick Dry Bath Mat’ puts a playful spin on a bath mat (without a naff pun or a peach emoji.)
The glamorous glass
Intended for use as a beer vessel, this beautiful glass could be used as a vase, for displaying flowers, or for fancy cocktails.
The light in the dark
Hung above a kitchen island, table or used in a bathroom, this £13 light will bring a splash of colour to any space. Thanks to its industrious materials, the light is wipe clean, making it a practical choice as well as an attractive and affordable one.
The smartest sofa in town
It might not be the most affordable piece on the list, but if you break things down ‘per use’ then we think it's well worth the investment. Interior designer Nicola Harding launched her product line ‘NiX’ at the end of 2023 and it was an instant hit. The ‘Idler’ sofa comes in a range of fabrics.
The beautiful bowls
Made by Palestinian ceramicist, Nur Minawi, these bowls are the perfect vessel for butter bean stews, risottos and pasta dishes. A contemporary spin on traditional terracotta ceramics, the centre of the bowls have a pretty free form glaze.
And more beautiful bowls…
Trust Toast to introduce us to a new maker. Inspired by traditional Provencal ceramics, eating from this breakfast bowl would make a lovely start to your day.
The talking-point cushion
Some chairs command a cushion that’s a cut above the rest and this Sister by Studio Ashby number should do the job. It's made from a fabric of Sophie Ashby's own making, inspired by Ghanian textiles.
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