Niraj Indian lamp (£65)

Home Sweet Home 2025

Stylish touches for your love nest

Blow-Out v Bargain

Whether you’ve got cash to splash or are penny-pinching, we’ve got you covered. For the ultimate in bridal furniture, treat yourself to a gold and lacquer wedding cabinet (£1845, shimu.co.uk.) A reproduction of a traditional design, these cabinets were part of a Chinese bride’s dowry along with the clothes, silks and fabrics that were stored inside. Made for hundreds of years in the Shanxi province in central China, today they’re used for all kinds of storage, not just garments. We love the idea of using it as a drinks cabinet or even to house your TV.

On the more affordable end of the scale, if you’re keen to add drama to your bedroom, you can’t go wrong with a Niraj Indian lamp (£65, fabfunky.com.) Featuring hand-drawn illustrations each lampshade is made to order to ensure it fits your lamp. You won’t find better value bespoke furniture than that.

 

Gold and lacquer wedding cabinet (£1845)
Ghanaian Bolga pot basket (£69)
Moroccan Berber plates and pots (from £48)
Moroccan Berber plates and pots (from £48)

Weave only just begun

Like art, books add style, depth and character to any home. If you have a penchant for travel, you’ll love the hardcover travel-themed coffee table books produced by Assouline. The recently-launched (£70, www.net-a-porter.com) is a beautiful silk-lined hardback that pays homage to India’s ‘Pink City’ and comes filled with over 200 pretty illustrations for you to flick through.

Woven textiles are a part of traditional heritages throughout the world. Purchasing them from sustainable stockists is a great way to support fairtrade, independent sellers and not-for-profit organisations while bringing vibrancy to your home. Choose decorative decor like wall fans or practical pieces like storage containers.

Ghanaian Bolga pot basket (£69)
A handy storage to hide away mess when you’re in a hurry, this handwoven basket is made by a women’s cooperative in Northern Ghana. www.lolaandmawu.com

Ghanaian Bolga fans (£28)
Once used by tribal leaders as a symbol of status these colourful fans are now a staple in modern homes and are handwoven using sustainable sisal fibres which come from agar plants.
www.karakorum.co.uk

Moroccan Berber plates and pots (from £48)
Sourced from communities that reside in the Sahara desert, these one-of-a-kind vintage pieces are handmade using traditional techniques.
www.bohemiadesign.co.uk

Marajah dessert plates (£33.84 for 4) www.easylife.boutique
Yayoi Kusama pumpkins (£650 limited edition collectable) www.micucci.co.uk
Indian quilt (£325) www.vam.ac.uk

Global Gathering

2025 is the year of celebrating worldwide travel so it’s no surprise that the interiors industry is championing international flavours. Swap the local for global with handcrafted furniture, bold prints and artefacts that channel vacay vibes.

Block-printed napkin set (£32) www.nataliawillmott.co.uk
Brass tealight holder (£20) www.decorasian.co.uk
Armchair and cushion (POA) www.circu.net

Trend: Lotus

Steeped in ancient wisdom and considered a spiritual plant in Buddhist and Chinese cultures, the precious lotus flower represents prosperity and calmness: two qualities that are a blessing in a new marriage. Welcome them into your home with these charming designs. 

Wallpaper Crush: Tales of Maghreb

Local women in traditional dress set against a vibrant, red background appear in this entrancing Maghrebian folktale print that takes feature walls to the next level. Striking, colourful floral motifs appear alongside the beauty of Maghrebian fashion with images of celebrated ornamental headwear and luxurious, flowing garments. Perfect for a boudoir, walk-in-wardrobe or other elegant space.
£219 per roll, www.mindtheg.com