White ceramics and neatly stacked books, some of which reflect the room's colour scheme, offer a point of interest.
Coffee table
BarberOsgerby at Viaduct
1/5 Books
2/5 Plant power
A mix of heights and textures gives this collection of pot plants great impact.
Table
I & JL Brown
Plants and pots
Clifton Nurseries
3/5 Practical charm
Displays can be practical as well as charming as this bedside example shows.
Chair
Skandium
Tray
Margaret Howell
4/5 Beach beauty
Shells, soaps and a natural sponge make a fitting collection for a bathroom.
Sea sponge and soaps
Compagnie de Provence at Selfridges
5/5 Toy story
Vintage toys provide detail, while fronds of fern enhance a green and white scheme.
Side table
BoConcept
Miniature animals
M Charpentier Antiques
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