March | Lifestyle
The Spring Home Edit
Refine your interior decor with these responsibly crafted home buys that will also boost your mood
Morgane NyfelerIt’s that time of year when we start thinking about tidying and brightening our spaces (and minds) to echo nature’s renewal and our own need for a fresh start. There’s a reason why we call it a ‘spring clean’ as we identify the things that don’t serve us anymore, and in the process, make space for beautiful objects that will bring us joy for years to come.
From chic, British-made kitchenalia to beautiful and functional linens and baskets crafted by skilled artisans, and colourful objects made from recycled materials, discover our edit of sustainable home products to turn your interiors into a place that will make you feel energised and refreshed, as well as ready for whatever the outside world throws your way.
L: Neptune Bowl X-Large, £765, by L’Objet, available from uk.l-objet.com R: Surreal Teapot Six, £330, by Feldspar, available from feldspar.studio
Whether it’s to serve food or decorate the table, the Neptune Bowl shows all the mastery of L’Objet fine porcelain craftsmen in two juxtaposed shells reproduced by hand with an outstanding attention to details.
Handmade in the Feldspar’s Devon studio from English fine bone china, this teapot is the sixth of a collection of twelve ‘surreal’ pieces that are made to order and hand-painted with deep Cobalt blue details resembling classic chinaware. Preserving British pottery skills and crafts listed as endangered, these ‘objects for life’ will serve their purpose for generations to come.
L: Bilancia Large Deep Bowl, £95, by R+D Lab, available from researchanddesignlab.com R: Runner Flor, £250, by Campante, available from campante.pt
Collaborating with noble artisans and small traditional manufacturers in Italy, R+D Lab designs functional ceramics for modern life rooted in age-old traditions. Add these richly coloured bowls to your interiors to warm up a pared-back table setting.
Perfect for dining al fresco on any occasion, Campante’s Flora linen tableware pays homage to the cultural tradition of Portuguese embroidery captured in colourful and contemporary designs. The brand works with local artisans and high-quality linens, making sure traditional skills are kept alive for everyone to enjoy.
L: Orange Blue White Clear Glass Vase, £17, by Madam Stoltz, available from aidashoreditch.co.uk R: Awaso Basket with Handles, £122, by The Basket Room, available from www.thebasketroom.com
Prepare your spring flower arrangements in Madam Stoltz’s speckled glass vase mixing Indian craftsmanship and Danish simplicity in a design that’s inspired by nature.
Totally unique and versatile, this handwoven basket by The Basket Room to store literally anything is made from ethically sourced, indigenous veta vera grass by skilled artisans in Northern Ghana.
L: Flux Tumblers, £120, by Molten 1090, available from molten1090.com M: Jute Arrow Mat, £840, by Colville, available from colvilleofficial.com R: Thaw Recycled Wine Glass, £185, by Completedworks, available from completedworks.com
Made in the UK with a circular design ethos, Molten 1090’s hand blown glass tumblers are adorned with oxidised copper leaf, making them an artful drinking vessel option from breakfast to cocktail hour.
Give your guests a warm welcome with Colville’s joyful arrow patterned mat made in partnership with ethical and fair-trade company Maison Bengal which trains women in Bangladesh to develop traditional crafts, providing jobs and supporting local communities and their families.
You might know it for its sculptural jewellery pieces, but did you know Completedworks also specialises in responsible homeware? This conceptual wine glass is made from broken window and bottle glass melted down and repurposed into a playful tabletop aesthetic.
