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11 English country garden-inspired homeware buys to help you make the most of the summer
2 years ago
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From strawberry prints to ditsy meadow florals, we’re taking interiors inspiration from a traditional country garden this summer.
As the temperatures rise and the days get longer and lighter, we’re on the hunt for ways to give our homes a summery makeover, whether that’s through embracing beach-worthy deckchair stripes or upgrading our outdoor furniture to make the most of small spaces.
For a more traditional look, though, what could be more seasonally appropriate than taking design cues from an English country garden in bloom?
Pattern-wise, think delicate florals and a smattering of fruit prints (the kind that you could grow in the iffy British climate, of course). From strawberry napkins to floral tableware, here are some of our favourite buys.
Emma Bridgewater daffodils round steel tray
Emma Bridgewater’s quintessentially British patterns can always be counted on to boost our mood, and this floral tea tray is no exception. Plus, it’s perfect for outdoor dining as the evenings get longer and warmer.
Shop Emma Bridgewater daffodils round steel tray at John Lewis, £50
Not On The High Street hand-painted cottage garden flower candles
These tapered candles have been hand-painted with an intricate floral design comprising lavender, roses, tulips and foxgloves, inspired by a stroll through a classic English cottage garden.
Shop hand-painted pair of cottage garden flower candles at Not On The High Street, £13.99
Dunelm dried flowers blush duvet cover and pillowcase set
Channel the great outdoors in a subtle way with this low-key reversible duvet cover that’s adorned with a delicate dried flower print.
Shop dried flowers blush duvet cover and pillowcase set at Dunelm, £20
Pink City Prints strawberry embroidered napkins
Upgrade your summer tablescapes with these talking-point napkins, hand-embroidered with a delicious strawberry print.
Shop strawberry embroidered napkins (set of four) at Pink City Prints, £65
Oliver Bonas strawberry green and white cushion seat pad
Brighten up your indoor or outdoor seating with this irresistible strawberry cushion, complete with pink tasselled corner detailing.
Shop strawberry green and white cushion seat pad at Oliver Bonas, £22.50
Sophie Allport strawberries picnic melamine tumbler
This simple strawberry print beaker was made for picnics in the park and summer days out - it’s the perfect receptacle for your first Pimms of the season.
Shop Sophie Allport strawberries picnic melamine tumbler at John Lewis, £8
Oliver Bonas strawberry fruit glass jug
Speaking of which… this strawberry-embellished glass jug from Oliver Bonas is just the thing for serving up a summer cocktail or fresh juice.
Bertioli by Thyme tiger moth and stinging nettle table runner
Bet you didn’t think a print spotlighting moths and nettles would look quite as pretty as this…
Shop Bertioli by Thyme tiger moth and stinging nettle table runner at Wolf & Badger, £75
Anthropologie garden bunny dish towel
Add a touch of countryside charm to your washing-up routine with this cute printed dish towel.
Voyage Maison country hedgerow curtains
With a pared-back colour palette of soft blues and greens and a pattern made up of meadow florals, these printed curtains were inspired by the British countryside.
Shop Voyage Maison country hedgerow curtains at Wayfair, £150
Marks & Spencer floral picnic dinner plates
For a bolder take on garden florals, try these eye-catching melamine plates from Marks & Spencer.
Shop floral picnic dinner plates (set of four) at Marks & Spencer, £18
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