Miranda Jessop tracks down design ideas from three of her favourite cities
If you see yourself as a bit of a globetrotter, why not bring the essence of a cosmopolitan city to your own living space? Whether it’s the classic charm of our own metropolis, the glamour of a chic Parisian apartment or industrial loft living in the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. Happy travels!
New York
"Bring an eclectic industrial look to your breakfast bar."
- Dime Tolix iron square barstool, £125 each. Barker and Stonehouse, Ladymead, Guildford. Barker and Stonehouse, 100 York Road, Battersea. barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
"Enhance any space with a movie set vibe."
- Oka film lights, £198 each. Luma, 98 Church Road, Barnes. lumadirect.com
"Set up your own retro American diner."
- Neon ice cream light, £50. thepartystudiostore on etsy.com
"Immerse yourself in the cityscape of a busy New York street."
- New York Cityscape East 44th Street wallpaper, £85 for a 10-metre roll. surfacehouse.com
London
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"Quintessential design combined with modern comfort."
- Westminster feather three-seater sofa, £5,325. Heal’s, 49-51 Eden Street, Kingston; heals.com
"Scatter your sofa with the capital’s icons."
- Knitted lambswool London cushions bySally Nencini, £55 each. notonthehighstreet.com
"Pedlars Vintage Marketplace is a great place to find one-off signs like this treasure from LJW Antiques."
- Large enamel sign, £510. pedlars.co.uk
"Evoke memories of a bygone era."
- Horace Taylor 1924 Underground poster, from £14.99. ltmuseumshop.co.uk
Paris
"Why not create your very own room with a view."
- Eiffel Tower wall sticker, from £25. parkinsinteriors.com
Premier Housewares
"Add a touch of je ne sais quoi"
- Ornate scrolled detail mirror in gold, £329. Allissias Attic, 42 Church Street, Twickenham; allissiasattic.co.uk
"Recline in style."
- Bouji chaise in seafoam blue velvet, £369. made.com
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"For guaranteed glitz, invest in a stunning chandelier."
- Unique chromed Marie Therese chandelier, £565. Belle Epoque, 88 Walton Road, East Molesey; belleepoque.me.uk
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