Category: Homeware

I don’t know about you, but I don’t give much of a thought to the bin liners in my home – apart from when I run short of them. But they can be a style statement – especially if you buy these Trash Chic retro bin liners from Firebox.

Yes, you can impress the neighbours (and indeed the bin men) on bin day by flashing your designer rubbish. And if you use them indoors, they can even add a splash of colour to your kitchen.  There are five different designs to choose from, all with a vintage influence and all a million miles away from the boring black you currently use.

The 50 x 60cm bags are available for pre-order now, priced at £9.95 for eight packs (containing a total of 80 bags).

Find out more at the Firebox website

If you’re after some retro tableware, you can probably have your pick at any vintage or antique store. But if you don’t fancy eating off someone else’s cast-off crockery, you might want to check out the Denby Jet Dots retro tableware.

As it’s Denby stoneware, you know it’s going to be quality – and dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. There’s a huge range to choose from and collect too – all featuring the rather cool spotted design – from this teapot and tea cup through to plates, bowls and jugs.

And it’s currently on offer in Debenhams. The 16-piece starter set is now £162 from £216, with other pieces all marked down too. For full details, check the website or your local store.

Find out more at the Debenhams website

You don’t always have to pay a high price for interesting design – you can find it the most unusual of places – like this 70s-style duvet set, which you can pick up from old-school mail order firm Freemans.

A big and bold design that screams the era, made from a cotton and polyester mix and available in two colour schemes – the blue one pictured here and a pink/orange combination. And here’s the best thing – if you buy one set, they send you a spare one absolutely free.

And buying one doesn’t cost much – prices start at just £4.99 (depending on the size of bed you choose).

Find out more at the Freemans website