It’s the time of year when you’re wishing for everything to come up roses.
Peak blooms such as peonies and sweet peas are at their most luscious, and tablescapes are teeming with fresh greenery, summer salads and glass or two of rosé to wash down with poached salmon.
And for design enthusiasts, must-have accents echo the beauty and sweet fragrance of ruffled petals, rose gardens, and quintessential British desserts such as strawberries and cream.
Cue the prettiest shade on the colour wheel and pink decorative schemes for a sense of playfulness.
From dusty rose to hot pink, here’s what’s caught our eye….
1. Limited Edition Fuchsia Mug Stoneware, £27; Limited Edition Bud Vases Stoneware, £16 each, Habulous
Make teatime that much sweeter with this gorgeous glazed mug in a muted pink… one for a slice of red velvet cake with creamy cheese frosting, or candy coloured cupcakes. Yum.
2. Artificial Deep Pink Sweet Peas, £2.40 per stem, The Faux Flower Company
Flirty, frilly, flowers such as sweet peas are a firm fixture in cottage gardens, and just as showy when you make a colourful contrast and place them in free-spirited settings such as cottagecore. Arrange in a clear vase for maximum impact.
3. Mustard The Skinny: From left to right, Blush, Berry, Poppy, £289 each, Mustard Made
Storage with some wow factor… take the mundane out of shifting and sorting with these trendy steel lockers which can squeeze into the tightest of spaces. Moreover, they work like a dream synced together – think the raspberry ripple effect.
4. Sophie Robinson Riad Star Serving Tray, £30 (centre left); Sophie Robinson Beni Stripe Table Runner, £14; rest of items from a selection, Dunelm
With dining al fresco high on the agenda, this striking serving tray – we love the mix of salmon pink with raspberry – and cherry blossom pink intertwined with warm yellow on the runner…. perfectly placed for dopamine décor and happy hour!
5. Beautiful Hot Pink Console Table, £499, Rockett St George
The power of pink is beautifully illustrated in this statuesque sideboard – and a real focal point. Bold and beautiful, this statement piece speaks for itself and marries function with flair… fashioned to be a feature and elevate any room.
6. Orchid Oasis Table Lamp, £128, Joe Browns
Reflecting the beauty of boho style, the tassel trimming on this orchid-print shade frames the parrot’s vivid feathers perfectly.
7. Ola Dusty Pink Velvet Accent Chair, £495, Oliver Bonas
Glamorous and graceful, a velvet accent chair in powder pink fits into any décor and merits a prime spot.
8. Frida Kahlo Painting Canvas Print, from £31.96 (was £39.95; 30x40cm); Frida Kahlo Painting Poster, from £10.47 (was £17.45; 30x40cm); Champagne in Bed Canvas Print, from £31.96 (was £39.95; 30x40cm), rest of items from a selection, Poster Store
Celebrated for her iconic self-portraits, a picture of artist Frida Kahlo elevates any space with her glorious use of colour and floral aesthetic… cue a gallery wall festooned with pretty bouquets and glass of champagne to celebrate summer socials.
9. Hot Pink Pleated Fabric Ceiling Light, £95, Rockett St George
With layered lighting a thing, think the rule of three – ambient, task, accent – this stunning ellipse shaped pleated shade is right on point… bringing warm, ambient lighting to any space.
* Prices correct at time of going to press