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AS IT GROWS COLDER, IT’S TIME TO SNUGGLE UP FOR THE AUTUMN AND CREATE A HAVEN OF WARMTH AND COMFORT IN YOUR HOME COSINESS The art of
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From unique globe lamps made from natural gold capiz shell fragments, to gorgeously hand-painted terracotta pieces, Angela Reed has a wide range of lamps for adding warm accents of light to your living space, as well as handmade side tables to place them on, like the rustic-style Holkham, made entirely of recycled and reclaimed materials. “As we have all been cooped up for quite a while and as we head towards autumn, people are thinking about being in their homes, with the focus shifting towards living areas – be that kitchens or lounges,” continues Kate. “We are seeing lovely comfy sofas selling well; something to curl up in the dark nights. I would hope that people also bring some colour into their homes this autumn and winter, something to bring a smile to your face or literally brighten up your day!”
s summer fades from view and autumn makes itself known, we
crave cosiness: hearty stews, crackling fires, thick jumpers and, most importantly, a warm, inviting retreat in which to batten down the hatches and relax at the end of the day. But how best to achieve this heavenly hygge in our homes? “Use light and natural materials,” counsels Kate Reed from the team at Angela Reed, a homewares store with branches in Cambridge and Saffron Walden. “We tend to undervalue lamps these days, with the trend for large windows and bright ‘open’ living, but if you find a cosy corner, put a nice chair in it and a lovely lamp on a side table – something interesting and handmade perhaps – it adds warmth and cosiness to any room.”
Images Vondra table lamp in white and grey, £119, Newland lamp table, £200, cosy knit pom pom throw in linen, £55, all from Angela Reed
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