The Ultra-Chic Homewares To Uplift Your Space – According To Your Style

If spaces that evoke serenity through understated elegance speak to your taste, then look to curate a considered array of immaculate, neutral pieces with a timeless quality. Keep it elevated and unfussy with sleek materials – porcelain (such as Mud Australia’s milky-hued teapot), pristine glassware and smooth marble – and let enthralling shapes and textures sing in low-key tones; for example, Louise Roe’s statement ‘Bubble’ vases, Soho Home’s chunky throws and Fourth Street’s ‘Dancing Duo’ brass candlesticks. Minimalist tones, however, don’t have to be off-whites and beiges; darker shades can be just as discreet, while also adding depth to a room – consider Completedworks’ sculptural glassware, for example.

‘More is more’ is the mantra often associated with maximalism. But, really, this joyful style is all about bringing together vivid shades, rich textures and bold patterns in statement-making harmony, designed to make the eye dart around. When it comes to curating tablescapes, look to opulent jewel tones and characterful designs in a vivacious assortment, such as La DoubleJ’s plates and glassware in a kaleidoscope of colors, Cabana’s wonderful floral-printed pieces, Reflections Copenhagen’s art deco-inspired geometric glassware, and L’Objet’s artful adornments that will enliven any surface.

For an enduringly sophisticated aesthetic that combines old-school refinement with form and functionality, think preppy stripes, charming checks and sumptuous fabrics – from enveloping wool and cashmere to glossy leather. Look to heritage brands such as Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana for exquisite blankets and cushions that will elevate anything they touch. Brunello Cucinelli’s handcrafted objects evoke similar elegance (such as a set of stone carafe and cups, displayed on a wood-trimmed tray), while Smythson’s revered leather goods are the epitome of sophistication. The brand’s sleek, textured, leather jewelry box is the perfect vessel to hold your treasures.

A soft, feminine feel can be embraced in a room through swathing textiles, delightful floral designs and an underscoring of prints introduced in classic ways. Let flowers cascade from dreamy vases, such as Astier de Villatte’s one-of-a-kind French ceramics (crafted using 18th-century techniques), and set enchanting tables with Ginori 1735’s elaborate porcelain plates, while Jia Jia’s stones and crystals add one-of-a-kind symbolic meaning. And there is plenty of room for playfulness, too – just look to Anissa Kermiche’s signature curvaceously formed sculptures.

Eclectics are often collectors, building a storied assortment of beloved objects around their space – each piece deserving of its place. A conversation-starting quality is a prerequisite for eclectic homewares, which, rather than adhering to a particular era or style, are best mixed and matched and layered to create a home that is imbued with character. Christofle is known for its sublime tableware with history: the brand dates back to 1830 and is a former supplier to King Louis-Philippe and Emperor Napoleon III. Its exceptional approach to craftmanship pervades – a particularly special piece is the silver-plated ‘Normand’ water pitcher, designed in 1926 by artist Christian Fjerdingstad. Certainly a story for your next dinner party.

Gohar World’s surrealist tablewares combine tradition, humor and family influences from the designer-duo Gohar sisters, such as the wrought-iron candelabra resembling ironwork in Cairo – the city where they grew up. And then there are intriguingly and uniquely formed furnishings, such as Tom Dixon’s molten-like lamps and Dinosaur Designs’ swirling resin bowls and vases.

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