What to buy for your house this April, according to our style director

April's objects of desire, brought to you by House & Garden's decoration team. This month, Ruth Sleightholme shows us what has caught her eye

House & Garden's Ruth Sleightholme rounds up the most beautiful things to shop this month, from colourful trimmings to the very best new furniture. Whether you're looking for decorative ceramics or stylish table lamps, a scroll through our gallery will offer inspiration in abundance.

Pastel colours can freshen up the room and give it a sophisticated touch. They combine well with glass and ceramic, creating a gentle feel. In contrast, the dynamic lines animate the overall scheme so it doesn't end up being too soft.

Q-3, turquesa
Lobster's Day
Jamu Jungle, flamingo/zebra/giraffe
Bagatelle Scalloped Tassel Fringe, petal/hydrangea
Samuel & Sons
Ceramic Table, mint/bordeaux
£579
Hay
Rui Ribeiro Studio - Wall Light IV
Willer
Fragile Table Light, translucent
£1,007£855.95
Holloways of Ludlow

Decorative objects are turned into art pieces without feeling too precious. Crafty and colourful, this group works really well with a large jute rug that balances the patterns.

Textile Svenskt Tenn Est. 1924
€232
Svenskt Tenn
Traviata Lamp - Caramel, green sonata
£290
Sézane
Large Passamanterie Candleholder, teal pink
£158
Wicklewood
Prize-winning Beetroot & Prize-winning Leek
Katrin Moye
Chimichagua
£5,000
Magnetic Midnight Maison
Joni, moss green & apple green
£570
Bombay Sprout

Classical silk weaves re-imagined in acid-bright colours set a daring tone for this scheme, which sees traditional skills mixing with bold colours and shapes. The warm tones of brown walnut, leather and linen are a good foil for poppy, acid colours.

Baggboda
£70
Ikea
Grasshopper, limone; Ramage, albicocca; Royal Botanica, lime
Rubelli
Manuel Canovas - Voltaire, lin
£120
Colefax and Fowler
Manuel Canovas - Lisette, rose ancien/ocre
£42
Colefax and Fowler
Hadar Lounge Chair, danish walnut & natural grain brown leather
£6,610
De La Espada
Dinner Party Ceramic Dish
Atelier100
Arced Mirror, light green
£1,195
Muuto
Lily Lamp
US$2,250
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