Homes: spring forward

What's the look? "Lemon and lime accessories, and nautical touches," says Gillian Anderson, trading director at Heal's.
And what's inspired it? "The fashion trend for neons, and a desire for coastal tranquility."
Pictured: Beauty vase in lime, £32, from Heal's. Photograph: PR

How can people capture spring for less than £100? "Armfuls of fresh, white flowers in a simple, creamware jug," says Paul Middlemiss, global buying director, The Conran Shop.
Pictured: Jug, £24, from Garden Trading. Photograph: PR

Should we avoid, or embrace, the jubilee and Olympics at home? "We're the offical department store for the Games, so it's hard to avoid," says Paula Nickolds, buying director, John Lewis. "I love our tea towel showing the 1948 Games poster."
Pictured: London 2012 tea towel, £20, from John Lewis. Photograph: PR

Share a shopping secret... "Future & Found, which sells both vintage pieces, and homewares by up-and-coming designers," says Gillian Anderson at Heal's.
Pictured: Grey trees vintage storage jar, £14, from Future & Found. Photograph: PR

What reminder of 2011 should we get rid of? "Anything with a butterfly on it," says Sally Bendelow, head of design, Marks & Spencer.
Pictured: Button cushion, £15, Marks & Spencer. Look, no butterfly. Photograph: PR

Who are you watching for 2012? "Ebbe Gehl, a Danish designer who isn't well known in Britain," says John Lewis' Paula Nickolds.
Pictured: Mira lamp table, £199, from John Lewis. Photograph: PR