Having lived with plain wooden stairs for five years, I really want to liven things up with a runner. This turkey red Chatham number fits the bill perfectly from Roger Oates. Prices start from £620 to cover a straight run of 13 steps. If this sounds too scary take a peek in their clearance basket at rugs, runners or fabrics - as there's not a bad selection.

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If you've outgrown Ikea then it's time to head for some well crafed Danish design at Ilva. Not everything has a wow factor but it does exceptionally well in the sofa and wardrobe department. These Concept melamine sliding wardrobes can be combined in a variety of front finishes and start from £350. Or you could go for glass, pure white melamine or maple for slightly more. Definately worth a trip to their stores in Manchester, Thurrock or Gateshead, as a great day out with some choice Danish food thrown in.

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Feather & Black also incorporates the Iron Bed Company, so you can expect a great selection of beds and some sumptious linen. This Aspen bed is different in that you can chose the fabric it is upholstered in and it's currently reduced from £975 to £925 for a double. Lots of March bargains to be had as well as some beautifully designed childrens furniture and duvets -might motivate me to have a much needed Spring clean.

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You're guaranteed a quirky shopping experience when you enter the world of Corolla Cream. Heaps of fabulous vintage finds like this 1960's coffee pot designed by Jessie Tait for £40. Apart from the unusual site layout, which resembles a car boot table top ensemble, they also hold an online market every Wednesday and Sunday. Join their mailing list and you get a £5 gift voucher, this site is a must for people like me who love a good weekend rummage.

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If you can't afford the real Panton, then how about this cheeky curvy replica for £45 from Dwell . You can see the real thing at their shops in Balham, Islington or Fort Dunlop in Birmingham, they also have a fairly substantial online shop. Their magazine is very tantalising but as I found out a lot of the goods are quite disappointing in the flesh. This chair also comes in black and the child's version is £19.95, as they say you get what you pay for.

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Founded by iconic designer Alvar Aalto and friends in 1935, the Finnish furniture company Artek continues to produce marvellously modern furniture. In a groundbreaking attempt to banish cane furniture's grandmotherly image, this fantastically simple Bambu chair (and accompanying tables) by Henrik Tjaerby exploits bamboo’s tensile strength, bending it in characteristic Aalto style to produce elegant furniture with a utilitarian feel. £250 from twentytwentyone.

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Highly sustainable bamboo is the material of the past and of the future. The Pier have some lovely inlaid and lacquered bamboo things with a nice retro touch such as this Kitebo Mirror from Vietnam, reduced from £65 to just £45. There are vases and bowls to match too, from the sale price of £12.

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Buying art can be a tricky one if you're unsure what you want or like. If you fancy something big and bold then Loftart is not a bad place to start. You can peruse their online galleries or be inspired to get your own image printed on a canvas or perspex for as little as £35. Failing that head to to the Affordable Art Fair which starts on March 15th and runs until March 19th in Battersea Park, London.

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This is a pretty wild set of spongy stools from the ever so creative people at Hidden Art . These simple cylindrical forms provide in or outdoor eye-catching impromptu seats. They comes in 3 sizes and start at £45 plus packaging, you'd need quite a few to make a strong visual impact. If it's all too daunting then take a peek at the new Hidden Art Cornwall section and just admire the work of some great designers.

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I can't escape this I B Pop chair from Blue Marmalade. It's clever and unique, a single sheet of plastic has been turned into a stunning contemporary chair. You can find it at Design My World which just oozes good design and desire. This chair is happy to sit inside or out, but for £135 I guess I'll be keeping it in and away from the kids and their markers.

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Traidcraft have got a lot of ethical but quite ugly products on their site. But you can also trip across beautifully crafted and well priced baskets. This £45 set consists of a large lidded laundry basket with a cotton fabric lining and drawstring, one large handled open basket and two smaller ones. They're made in Thailand by ThaiCraft, a non-profit organisation which works with artisan groups to help them gain self-reliance and preserve Thailand's indigenous crafts. Now there's a thought to dwell on when you pull out your dirty laundry.

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Okay, we admit you'll need a big doorway, but this Hippo Mat wallows in mud and is itching to help clean mucky feet.

A design by Ed Annink, a member of the innovative Dutch design collective Droog, this 140 x 68 cm (didn't we say it was huge?) Coco mat is available from the ever excellent Dutch By Design shop, who pick work by modern dutch designers producing beautiful pieces from furniture to lighting, ceramics to textiles.

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I've just realised that our mattress is over ten years old, so it's time to head to the mattress man. Prepare to be dazzled with over 2,000 to chose from - I feel a mattress speciality degree coming on. They've got a great range of brand names and will deliver the next day - handy if yours happens to go up in flames.

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For all you home birds out there looking to feather your Nest - indulge yourself here. Lots of fantastic designer - led home products for every possible whim and want in your home. Fantastic and at times unreal prices too. You'll need to quote promo100 to get yourself the necessary 10% discount when you shop here. Alternatively opt for these affordable and vibrant Magis Globo wall coat hangers. They cost £18 per hook and I still haven't quite worked out where to put my coat?

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