mydeco reviews ten Spring/Summer 2010 collections

Love a trend? So do we. It’s been mayhem in the mydeco office this week as the new Spring/Summer 2010 collections are released. As fashion house Jigsaw partners with House of Fraser and OKA goes lacquer mad, it’s an exciting season – see my top ten collections hitting the market this month:

1. Dwell S/S 2010 – modern brights

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Dwell’s collection is fresh and contemporary, with bright splashes of colour and clean, modern silhouettes. Their funky butterfly cushions will brighten up any sofa.

2. John Lewis S/S 2010 – retro folk

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Budge over Russian dolls, folk is getting a new twist at John Lewis with seventies-inspired prints in bold blues and greens.

3. Jigsaw at House of Fraser S/S 2010 -  fashion furnishings

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The much-anticipated marriage between fashion house Jigsaw and House of Fraser does not disappoint. Jigsaw’s debut homeware range, available next week, is all faded candy cane stripes and muted greys and creams; their bed linen captures that eclectic British charm they do so well. House of Fraser have also gone all-out with florals for summer: see the new range in this Buy The Look.

4. Heal’s S/S 2010 – Nordic charm

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The new collection at Heal’s, on the other hand, includes  Nordic-style wooden furniture with sharp and clean silhouettes, reminiscent of sixties Scandinavia. Red is also a main feature,  with Tomato as their trend colour for Spring/Summer. Look out for fluoro oranges, warm corals and pillarbox reds.

5. Laura Ashley S/S 2010 – daring florals

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Don’t you just love it when Laura Ashley goes bold? This season, their trusty British florals have been updated for the new collection with damask prints in eye-catching fuchsia and lime green. Not for the cautious decorator…

6. OKA S/S 2010 – exotic lacquer

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Over at OKA, it’s as if someone has given the brand an injection of youth; Ben Fogle is their new ambassador and new releases include modern lacquered furniture in deep, oriental reds.

7. Marks & Spencer S/S 2010 – statement prints

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Trusty M&S has gone all-out on the digital print this Spring, with an array of bold patterns including houndstooth, giant florals and ultra-contemporary stripes.

8. Sainsbury’s S/S 2010 – seaside chic

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The Spring collection at Sainsbury’s is one of my favourites. The designs are fresh and bright with a nautical edge, combining seaside chic with a luxurious Hamptons feel.

9. Jasper Conran at Debenhams S/S 2010 – bold citrus shades

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For bold, contemporary style, Jasper Conran’s new collection for Debenhams ticks all the boxes. Yellow is having a big revival at the moment and pieces such as this duvet cover and cushion will bring your home right up to date.

10. Habitat S/S 2010 – urban summer

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The new S/S collection at Habitat focuses on summer in the city, and includes dark wood furniture and unashamedly colourful summer accessories. As always, their garland lights will perk up any dining area, urban or rural, and their modern rug designs are right on trend.