Magic Season
Amber corked glass bottles
Amber glass · 120 ml each · set of 2
Two small amber vessels for the cabinet of curiosities. Their warm glass looks lovely beside worn books.
Shop this pieceAmazon UK · affiliate linkA room, a feeling.
Carved details, shadowy cupboards and warm metallic notes bring a gothic sensibility to an everyday room.
A darker kitchen needs clear working surfaces and good task lighting as much as it needs atmosphere. Let charcoal cabinetry or a dark freestanding dresser carry the mood, with lighter surfaces where you prepare food.
The palette
A study in texture
Painted woodStoneCeramicBrass
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Bring a little of it home.
Actual pieces chosen to bring this mood home. Follow a product straight to its Amazon UK listing, or save it for a room that’s still taking shape.
Nemesis Now
Tree of Life keepsake box
Bronze effect · 10 cm · resin box
Celtic knotwork, a branching tree and a place for small treasures. A useful object with a little folklore.
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Something Different
Skull-print coaster set
Brown MDF · 9 cm across · set of 4
A small macabre detail that has a job at the table. Four skull-design coasters for drinks; follow the material’s care instructions.
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Airy Abode
Brushed-gold candle-care set
Brushed gold · stainless-steel snuffer and wick trimmer
Two useful tools for the candle drawer. A brushed-gold snuffer and trimmer, to use according to your candle maker’s instructions.
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Make it your own
A few styling notes.
Group daily essentials in a small tray and keep the rest of the worktop open. An interesting ceramic jar or an old wooden board brings character without turning the kitchen into a display cabinet.
Choose decorative pieces that can stand apart from splashes and heat. Vintage bottles are for display unless you know they are suitable for storing food or drink.
If a renovation is not on the cards, start with handles, a dark runner and a carefully chosen shelf. A few repeated materials can tie the whole room together.
Stay a little longer
