Q How can I keep general clutter from a busy household under control? Help!
A It’s one thing to create a beautiful home but, in reality, daily life brings with it post, car keys, toys etc. In other words, our homes never really look like those we see in glossy interiors magazines!
That’s why I love the Uten.Silo storage plaque made by Vitra, which can be hung in any room of the home to keep things streamlined and clutter free. With various shaped pockets, hooks and clips, it’s perfect for pens, pencils, scissors and other bits and bobs in a playroom or office; string, pegs and utensils in a kitchen or post, keys, last-minute lipstick and a mobile phone in an entrance hall.
Available to buy online at Momentum Store, www.momentumstore.com, the Uten.Silo is available in two sizes; small, 680 x 520 x 65mm and large, 870 x 670 x 65mm, priced at £177 and £219.
It comes in black, red or white as standard although a special chrome version is available priced at £530 for serious design enthusiasts. Who said storage couldn’t be attractive?
Q I’m on the hunt for a stylish cake stand. I know there are lots of cheaper versions about but can you suggest something for that extra special occasion?
A Known for its contemporary take on glassware, I would suggest looking at the new range from LSA International, available to buy online from Essentially White, www.essentiallywhite.co.uk
In answer to your question, this tall, elegant Vienna cake stand and dome will make quite a statement on any dining table when the need for showing off baking skills is required, or can also be used to present cheeses, patés or petits fours.
This particular stand and dome costs £47.
Why not build up a collection of matching items to create an eye-catching display on a sideboard in a dining room?
Q Can you suggest some quirky lights for an open shelf? I’d ideally like something that’s decorative as well as practical.
A On the whole, lighting should always serve a purpose such as having a good enough light to be able to read in, or a soft light to create real ambience.
But when it comes to more decorative lighting that can enhance interior décor, you can have some real fun.
I recently spotted these wonderful pigeon lights by Ed Carter from Rockett St George, dubbed by owners of the website as an “urban souvenir”.
Small enough to perch on a bookcase or open shelf, whilst making quite a statement, they’re available in super trendy colour options of grey or orange.
Made from 3mm vacuum-formed acrylic this wall mounted light measures 21 × 20.5 × 23 cm and costs £59. It is also supplied with 25W (max) light bulb. Order online at www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk
