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dining room setting John Lewis & Partners
Interiors
September 2022
Reading time 2 Minutes

Using pops of colour is a grown-up way to add interest to a sober colour scheme

Bright colours can be hard to get right, and there’s always the risk that using too many can lessen their overall impact. Starting with a darker, pared-back space and then adding colour is a sure-fire way to get it right.

Iden dining table

A robust black table is a great centrepiece for a kitchen or dining space.

Co Interiors, South Shields cointeriors.co.uk  

£455

Lario lemongrass napkins

Add some zing to your table with these bright napkins.

Designers Guild, stockists regionwide

£36 (set of four)

Lavaux glass goblets

With a short stem, these goblets are great for water – or wine. 

OKA, Harrogate

£60 (set of four)

DSW Eames plastic side chair

The Eames side chair is a classic for a reason – we love this mustard version with a black maple base. 

nest.co.uk

£425

Yellow ochre mix round placemats

These placemats look textured, but have a matt laminate face which you can wipe down after use.

ruthholly.co.uk

£44.95 (set of four)

Gaby cloud rug

This screen-printed rug is available in various sizes.

At Home Furnishings, Stockton

£279 (from)

Green and orange piped glass candlestick

Colourful glass will alway look bright and bold.

ibbi at Vallum, Northumberland

£25

Old Havana bowls

We love the crackled glaze on these pretty bowls. 

anthropologie.com

£54 (set of four)

Onza pendant shade

A curved edge enlivens a plain, dome-shaped pendant light.

Castlegate Lights, Stokesley

£99.99

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