“We have scoured the world to find original and extraordinary goods for our new collection,” says Tom Dixon, the head of design at Habitat. And he isn’t exaggerating; everything from Indian fretwork mirrors to Balinese ornaments are available in store.
If mass production is a turn-off, try surfing the internet. Find authentic brassware at www.moroccanbazaar.co.uk, and vintage Moroccan textiles at www.larusi.com (the earthy, textural rugs adorn the floors of the hip Soho House New York).
Showcase your purchases against a backdrop of Mediterranean blues with zesty orange accents to bring the sunshine indoors.
CHOICE PIECES
1. Brass lamp (ML19), 50 x 27cm, £56, from Moroccan Bazaar; 020 8961 7591
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2. Paint colours, £15.99 for 2.5 litres of vinyl matt emulsion, all from Dulux Colour Mixing System; 01753 550555
3. Precious fretwork mirror, £15, from Habitat; 0845 601 0740
4. Habitat's geometric summer textile print appears on everything from ironing-board covers to deckchairs
5. Marok bowl, from £8, from Habitat, as before
6. Vintage Moroccan rug, from £100, by Larusi; 020 7428 0256, www.larusi.com
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7. Malabar wallpaper in blue, £35 per 10m x 52cm roll, from Cole & Son; 020 7376 4628
8. Starlight globe (32cm diameter), £75, from SCP; 020 7739 1869