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25 Picks Under ?50 From Heatons Summer Interiors Collection


By Jennifer McShane
12th Jun 2017
25 Picks Under ?50 From Heatons Summer Interiors Collection
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The vibrant colours of hottest season of the year are the inspiration behind Heatons new Summer Breeze range. Beautiful contemporary tableware is at the heart of the collection and you’ll be perfectly picnic-ready with this contemporary crockery set that makes an eye-catching addition to any al fresco entertaining occasion. Core items include the Melamine Floral range including salad bowl (?4.50) dinner plates (?3) and small bowls (?2). Ideal to team with the versatile Melamine Floral large rectangle tray (?4.50) and why not add a pretty 16pc Cutlery Set (?12) and stylish Mango Wood Chopping Board (?5)?if you’re planning an alfresco barbeque?

Staying with the bold and bright theme for those hazy days, you can also opt for a range of coloured tumblers and glassware. From Summer Glass water bottles (?3) 6Pk Coloured Glasses (?4.50) and Retro Bottles with Straws (?1.50) and this Acacia Paddle Board (?8) makes a perfect platter for nibbles.

And what of your decking? Dress your decking or patio with this season’s biggest colour trend for pots and planters – slate grey. The modern grey planters start from just (?18). Then when the sun goes down, we love these Solar Rattan Lights (?24.50) and Ornate LED Lanterns (?10).

Moving indoors, check out the new Sahara Sunset collection with its warm sunshine-inspired hues combined with cool and classy neutral greys and rich saffrons. The mismatched tile print cushions look stunning in the lounge, bedroom or scattered in the garden and blend perfectly with rattan, wicker and copper accessories to bring an oasis of calm to any summer living space.

Collections highlights include our Moroccan Tile Cushions (?10), Metal Dome Shade in copper (?15) Patchwork and Chenille throws (from €14) and Ceramic Buddha Head (?3.50). Accessorise with a versatile Knitted Jute Puff (in natural €40) and you’ll always have an extra seat for that unexpected guest!

Perfect for the bedroom or bathroom is the new delicate Oriental Springs range featuring beautiful botanical prints and sensual chenilles and velvets. Soft candlelight showcased in a selection of beautiful Asian-inspired lanterns (from €12) adds a dramatic twist to this grown-up trend. Look out for this pretty and practical button top stool (?50) and nature-inspired duvet sets (from €22 for a single).

Or keep the Moroccan theme going with a sophisticated print duvet set in Silver Grey (?15 for a single) and add a copper lantern (from €12), Copper Tripod bedside lamp (?12) or free-standing Metal Lamp (?60). Or create a spa-style sanctuary with our Botanicals bathroom range including Ceramic Soap Dish (?4) and Tumbler (?4) and accessorise with Plain Dye Towels in powder blue and coffee (hand towels from €3).