Who What Wear specialises in fashion trends, but our fascination in buying smart seasonal updates extends to our interiors too. As we're packing away our summer dresses and sandals ready to embrace the cosiness of autumn, we're thinking about how to refresh our homes as well as our wardrobes, and there's plenty to get excited about.
After spending a sunny summer in our gardens and making the most of a season spent al fresco, having more time indoors calls for an interiors revamp, but easily updating our homes shouldn't have to cost the earth. Thankfully, we think we've found a few expert solutions to interiors fatigue, and it turns out, there are only a handful of small tweaks you can implement to make a space feel brand energised and new.
eBay UK has now launched ‘Essentials on eBay’, a concise collection of homewares that are perfect for everyday living (and won't break the bank). Prices start from as little as 99p, and this cleverly thought-out edit gives shoppers the chance to shop everything from bath towels to desk lamps, as well as dozens of other functional items for around the home, that can easily be incorporated into your existing aesthetic.
So, with all of that in mind, we've chosen some of the best affordable and stylish buys for the most important rooms in your house, all available on eBay now. You can thank us later.
1. ALWAYS BE STOCKED UP ON HOSTING ESSENTIALS
After a long, hot summer trying to make up for nearly two years indoors, we're now getting back to our favourite activity—hosting friends at home. For those in party planner mode, there are a few key purchases that you should always have ready in your cupboards for when guests drop by.
Toast to an evening of success with elegant champagne flutes that are guaranteed to get the party started.
When it comes to essentials, the one thing you can't compromise on is good crockery. You'll always need a full dining set (especially if you're pulling together a last minute event!), and you can't go wrong with clean, classic, white dishes.
Sure they're perfect for a spiced gin and tonic in winter, but they're just as good summer with a fruity glass of Pimms.
All you need to create an inviting ambiance is candlelight, and cluster of the these on the dining table will make the perfect table setting.
2. FOCUS ON A LIVING ROOM REFRESH
The kitchen is important, but the living room is the real heart of your home, and it's important to create a space that lets you unwind after a busy week. Bring rooms up to date with plenty of texture, splashes of colour, and modern accents.
We love these seasonal colours and textures to create a cosy, autumnal environment. Just add a knitted throw.
We loved raffia bags and espadrilles throughout summer, and now you can bring the artisanal feeling indoors with hardwearing and sustainable jute rugs.
The finishing touches can make all the difference when reinventing a room, and a simple addition like adding some ceramic vases will add points of interest.
Personalise your space with plenty of framed artwork and treasured pictures, all for under a fiver.
3. GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A SLEEP-OVER
Getting a good nights sleep sets you up for the day ahead, and the best way to sleep soundly is in a room you want to spend time in. If your bedroom feels a little lacklustre, enjoy the unmatched feeling of slipping into fresh sheets in a newly revamped room. Our key trends for the season? Expensive looking neutrals, tactile accessories, and calming blues.
And, relax. You'll be happy to fall into this linen look bedding after a long day, and with 7 colours to choose from in double bed size, you can switch the set to match your mood.
Let's face it, we never have enough storage, and everyone has that cupboard that clutter invariably gets pushed into, but let us present a chicer alternative. These sets of 2 wicker bags can serve as laundry baskets, toy boxes, in fact any kind of storage you need, and they happen to look good while doing it. Goodbye plastic crates.
If you thought you couldn't find stylish rugs without having to spend an arm and a leg, think again. Prices for these easy-to-clean carpets start at £21, and go all the way up to 9ft rugs and hallway runners without breaking three figures.
It's nearly time for the summer duvet to go into retirement for another year. But until you're ready to bring out the big togs, a chic throw in the bedroom is light enough for use now, and to layer up in winter.
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