Botanical greens – from sage, to mint, to vibrant jungle greens – are the next big colour trend, according to interior experts. Is our plant obsession to blame? Probably.
But you don’t need to fork out on a new green velvet sofa or paint your walls green to embrace the trend (probs for the best if you’re renting anyway). Instead get yourself some green-fingered home furnishings and accessories to make your pad fashionable – and on a budget.
Green Sunflower Cushion Cover, H&M, £8.99
This green and yellow statement cushion cover will jazz up any sofa or armchair with its bold sunflower print. Made from cotton, it has a concealed zip and piping around the edges so it looks expensive. But isn’t.
Drawer Jewellery Box, Oliver Bonas, £69
Add a touch of personality to your dressing table with this handmade jewellery box with five drawers in different shades of green. Combining unstained mango wood from sustainable sources and brass handles, it’s a real statement piece for your bedroom.
Green Planter With Gold Stand, Matalan, £12
Raised planters can be notoriously expensive – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Increasingly, retailers like Matalan and TK Maxx are selling cheaper options. This green plant pot with a gold stand provides a great way to trial the trend in your home for a fraction of the price. (Height 30cm x width 13cm x diameter 13cm.)
Printed Plate, H&M, £6.99
If your dinnerware is in desperate need of an upgrade, why not try a bold print? These leafy plates from H&M come with a gold rim and will be guaranteed to spark conversation at the table. (Diameter 20.5 cm.)
Green And Wood Frame, Oliver Bonas, £22
If you’re someone who has tonnes of photos but nowhere to display them, why not splash out on a statement photo frame? This stunner from Oliver Bonas is a little on the spenny side but will add an injection of colour to your home. It can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation, in a medium size that fits up to a 5x7″ image.
Leaf Print Bedding, Urban Outfitters, £30-50
This stylish cotton bedspread comes in single, double and king size. The jungle leaf motif is perfect for adding an earthy element to your sleeping space.
Leaf Print Tea Towel, H&M, £4.99
PSA: Tea towels don’t have to be boring. This cheeky little number from H&M comes with a pretty leaf print and is certainly worthy of storing out in the open. Hang from your oven door with pride.
Artificial Bamboo Plant, Matalan, £25
An easy way to add a splash of green to your home is with house plants and the perks of this particular one is that while it looks realistic, it’s artificial, and therefore requires no watering or light. Pop it in a pretty pot or a woven basket and you’ve got yourself an instant room-lifter. (Height 85cm x width 16cm x length 25cm.)
Jade Green Towels, Matalan, £3-7
Whether you’re after hand towels, bath towels or bath sheets, Matalan is stocking 100% cotton numbers from as little as £3. They provide a great way to inject green into your bathroom – add a fern plant and a matching toothbrush holder and you’ve basically got an instant upgrade.
Four Spring Candles, H&M, £12.99
This beautiful set comes in a gift box with four different scented candles in glass holders, each with a burn time of 12 hours. Scents include lilac blossom, olive and sage, white lily and mahogany so your home can smell botanical too.
Ceramic Lamp Base, Urban Outfitters, £28
This cute two-tone ceramic lamp base would look perfect on your bedside table or on a side table in the living room. Add a funky bulb with the filament showing and you’ve got an instant statement piece.
Bone China Coasters, River Island, £15
Even coasters provide a great way to add a dash of green to your home – this pack of four from River Island comes with a charming leaf print and contrast border.
Handwoven Cotton Rug, H&M, £17.99
Rugs can be an expensive investment yet H&M is stocking handwoven cotton runner rugs for as little as £17.99. Measuring 70cm x 140cm, the rug comes with cream tassels on each side and will be sure to add a boho vibe to your home.
Light Green Vase, TK Maxx, £12.99
If a vibrant green isn’t really your thing, toned back shades like mint and sage can provide the perfect middle ground. This handmade vase with a rough texture is being stocked by TK Maxx for just under £13. (Dimensions: 26 x 16 x 16cm.)
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