As interiors begin to release their wild side with vivid colours, irregular shapes and bold textures, it’s time to throw caution to the wind and embrace the decorate-for-happiness zeitgeist. Yes, it might sound a little daunting – but doesn’t have to be as monumental as cover-the-ceiling-in-that-wallpaper-you’ve-always-secretly-coveted, or investing in a bright piece of love-it-or-hate-it furniture. There’s an easier way to get involved and give rooms a quick update that raises the eyebrows and quickens the heart.

Every interior needs that glossy cherry on top, that fun final flourish, that mischievous twinkle in its eye. Objects smaller than the room’s main pieces of furniture such as vases, lamps, mirrors and rugs can pack decorative punch – as if they’re gleefully hiding among long established decor and waiting to be discovered.

Everything revolves around pulling focus and inciting curiosity. Go for an accessory that could just as easily sit on a pedestal in a gallery as it could on your designer dresser. The more unusual and under-the-radar the accessory the better – think of all of those conversations it’ll prompt. It’s about the contrast – how the object stands out from the rest of the room and has its own aesthetic. These conspicuous items represent bravery, creativity and nonconformity, their small size instigating a sprinkling of residential rebellion as opposed to a full-on revolution. Step into the start of something new with us.

Created by heritage Italian electronics company Brionvega, which is known for its art- meets-technology, the Radiofonografo RR226 – a combination record player and radio – was designed by acclaimed Italian creatives Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Eye-catching, expressive collector’s items, contemporary heirlooms and symbols of Italian innovative design excellence, only 100 meticulously crafted pieces of the limited cherrywood edition were produced.

Drawing inspiration from the rich history and architectural heritage of Venice, the colourful Sestiere Vase by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina exemplifies the Italian designer’s style of combining elegance with a touch of whimsy. The bold vases are as blown glass balls harnessed by nets, each cord applied by hand giving the objects a pleasingly imperfect shape and making each unique.

Composed of 25 irregularly shaped fragments of glass in different jewel-like shapes and sizes, Edra’s Jubilé Mirror by Fernando and Humberto Campana is a dramatic, oversized irregular mosaic. Of the piece, its designer Humberto says ‘the mirror tells the story of Alice in Wonderland, a journey to imaginary places.'

Tapping into the trend for asymmetric rug shapes, the strict angles and experimental geometries of Gan’s Zoe Kubb Rug by Daria Zinovatnaya speak of the Bauhaus. Coloured with a contemporary palette, the vivid design is hand knotted from 100 percent wool, its thick and fluffy finish softening the sharp lines.

Part friendly companion, part illuminative tool, Moooi’s Grwow Pet Light by Marcel Wanders combines a playful design approach with innovative function. A member of a small zoo of animal-inspired lamps each with their own character, Grwow embodies a tiger with its minimalist stripes and upturned ears. Made from frosted glass decorated with gold-covered ceramic details, the heart-warming glow can be dimmed according to the time..

Created by Achille Castiglioni in 1983, Zanotta’s Albero Flower Stand is a legendary design-led solution to lack of space for house plants. Forming a sculptural, modern indoor tree, the stand features small plates positioned branch-like along the sleek structure ready to hold an array of plant pots. Available in a range of muted tones, the piece is as iconic as it is intriguing.

Transforming the everyday into a piece of art, the Qlocktwo in rust is a smouldering, chic timepiece. Delicately spelling out the time with words in hours and minutes, it comes in more than 20 languages and a range of tactile finishes, from weathered rust and vintage copper to gleaming stainless steel and vibrant red pepper. Sensors automatically adjust the glow light to ambient light conditions.

A contemporary take on an archaeological relic, B&B Italia’s Up7 Sculpture by Gaetano Pesce is a statement-making design object that evokes feelings of both the familiar and the otherworldly. An unerringly striking piece, the colossal black foot is both a decorative art object summoning images of ancient carved stone, and a hyper modern lounge chair – made from soft polyurethane foam, it’s just waiting to be sat upon.

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