Upcycling's the word

If you love this current trend then take a look at some of these sites.  Upcycling takes jaded, unwanted furniture and breathes a fresh lease of life into it - often creating unique talking points in the process.  I particularly love the Sundae chairs on Humblesticks.  You've got to be quick though - since most of the items are one offs, it can be a case of right place right time.

www.humblesticks.co.uk

www.lovesalvage.com

www.zoemurphy.com

www.littletreefurniture.co.uk

How to lean art

Call me lazy, but I'm a great fan of leaning your artwork.  So I liked this article I stumbled across on Apartment Therapy which has top tips on how to do it (without it looking like you forgot to hang it). No nails, no stress, instant satisfaction.  Brilliant.

Weather-worn walls, indoors

If you are into the current trompe l'oeil wallpaper trend, Rocket St George have a fantastic range.  I particularly like these weather-worn textured wood wallpapers from Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek. There are eight in the range and although a little pricey (at £199 per roll) they can create a lovely feature if used sparingly.  Less is definitely more in my opinion.

Cult furniture outlet online

Have just come across another great site for classic design furniture - cultfurniture.com - certainly does what it says on the tin.  With a strapline of 'the home of affordable modern design furniture' you can certainly get your hands on some top design items at great prices. I'd be careful not to over-do design cliches though - a few of these pieces go a long way!

Barcelona chair - £289

Verner Panton chair - £49