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From plates to cushions, anatomical-style illustrations are going to be everywhere. Look for pieces with a vintage-style feel- think old school science diagrams!

Get the look with the Anatomica Cake Plate from Lifestyle Bazaar.

Anatomica Cake Plate, £47.00 - www.lifestylebazaar.com 

Hi-shine black and white interiors create an ethereal simplicity. The look is serene, almost otherworldly, yet combined with some carefully chosen accessories, can be welcoming and warm.

Brand Manager for Sunwood, Michelle Cooke, advises, “The trick to using monotones is to layer different shades and surface finishes, thereby creating depth and texture”.

Shiny or lacquered surfaces are everywhere this season. Their high-gloss finish reflects light around the room, preventing the black looking too dark and creating a touch of glamour to any home.

Wooden Venetians from £47.90

Available from www.sunwood-blinds.co.uk   

This collection combines glamorous silhouettes and stunning embellishments for a real statement in sleeping stylishly. 

The Angelica bed is an ideal way to add some drama to the boudoir. The curvaceous headboard is strikingly bold and yet will still sit comfortably within a modern or classical décor scheme.

The Valentin bed is a true piece of statement furniture, which will certainly bring more than a touch of hotel-chic to any bedroom. The imposing headboard makes quite an impression, whether upholstered in natural linen, rich velvet or brightly coloured cotton.

With the Moroccan influence set to be the key trend in AW10 homewares, the Flora bed is a must for the fashion forward. Its studded headboard will bring more than a hint of Casablanca chic to any bedroom without any need to haggle in the Kasbah.

Angelica Bed, from£650.00

Valentin Bed, from £650.00

Flora Bed, from £650.00

All available from www.sofa.com

After launching less than a year ago, Love Your Home For Less now offer a wide range of contemporary design influenced furniture and sofas, including the Jasper Sofa featured here. The Jasper Sofa is their bestseller. This modern designer sofa has an elegant solid wood frame and for ultimate comfort, the cushions consist of various density foam wrapped in goose down. The covers are removable on the main seat cushions and the chaise is also available on the left or right hand side. The sofa has a generous depth at 102cm, which makes for a great piece with excellent comfort levels.

The Jasper Sofa comes in five different finishes which include house, cotton, fine linen, fine cotton linen, broad weave linen and velvet.

Jasper Sofa, £1315.00 available at www.loveyourhomeforless.com  

Gone are the days of high-end polished homes, this pared-down aesthetic is all about mixing vintage pieces for a home that screams creativity not money. 

This style would work great in any room and is perfect if you’re planning some home renovations as it won’t cost the earth.

So here’s TrendLife’s guide to vintage utility on a budget:

Tiles: Metro Brick Tiles are perfect and they’re cheap, check out www.tilehq.co.uk  for a selection, prices start from just 30 pence!

Lighting: Bare bulbs and factory-style lighting are right on trend; SkinFlint Design has a great selection of vintage lighting solutions.

Furniture: Metal reclaimed furniture and up-cycled pieces work best; The Old Cinema has some gorgeous pieces.

Finishing Touches: Cushion and throws in natural materials help soften this look, Biomelifestyle have a good selection of eco-friendly cushions.

Cushions from a selection at www.biomelifestyle.com

Lighting from a selection at www.skinflintdesign.co.uk

Furmiture from a selection at www.theoldcinema.co.uk

Tiles from a selection at www.tilehq.co.uk 

If you’re bored of the usual magnolia walls, why not add some dramatic colour with these beautiful hues.  For a sophisticated look that echoes the A/W trend for Glitz and Glamour try mixing “Brinjal No.222” a rich decadent colour with, “Cat’s Paw No.240” and “Pitch Blue No.220”.

If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous mix “Pelt No.254” with “Arsenic No.214” two of this year’s hottest colours.

Paint, prices from £15.50

All from www.farrow-ball.com

“Purple Orchid” is fast becoming the colour of the season, from lamps to rugs the hue can be found everywhere.

TrendLife can also report it is THE colour all the interior magazines will be featuring this Autumn/ Winter.

To make sure you stay ahead of the trends, here’s a roundup of the best purple interiors.

The “Conncetta Table Lamp” from http://www.chandeliersandmirrors.co.uk/ would be the perfect addition to any bedside table.

The “Small Ghost Busters” side table from http://www.lifestylebazaar.com/ is a design classic that will look fantastic for years to come. For a nod to the trend this throw from http://www.biomelifestyle.com/ is ideal, drape over a bed or sofa for an instant look update.

Conncetta Table Lamp, £59.00 http://www.chandeliersandmirrors.co.uk/

Small Ghost Busters By Kartell – Purple, 394.00 www.lifestylebazaar.com

Wool Throw, £55.00 http://www.biomelifestyle.com/

It's Pantone’s colour of the year, a TrendLife favourite and it’s bound to be a big high street hit. The shade is a deeper, more season-appropriate version of this summer’s turquoise and is soon to be found all over the spreads of glossy magazines.

Lagoon works great as an accent colour against a neutral colour scheme or if you’re feeling adventurous, contrast with another of this season’s favourite colours living coral.

Fin Chair £2,809.78 www.bodieandfou.com

Ferm LIVING Peacock Cushion £58.90 http://www.cloudberryliving.co.uk/

Peacock Round Rug from £30 http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/

 To be on trend without looking like you raided Age Concern, keep it chic with a modern take on the traditional print. This ‘Beastly Chronicles’ wallpaper from Bodie & Fou is perfect.

If you’re feeling a bit adventurous how about these amazing tiles from  www.sainthonorewallcoverings.com to make your bathroom ultra chic!

'Beastly Chronicles' wallpaper - £65.00 per roll www.bodieandfou.com

Tiles for stockists contact Tel: +33 0144 543 536 www.sainthonorewallcoverings.com

The woodland trend is by far the biggest and most popular for S/S 2010.

Inspired by our favourite furry friends, designers are hell bent on turning our homes into a scene from the animals of farthing wood.

So, how do you work the trend without making your home look like a homage to a Disney movie?

Well, the Moooi rabbit lamp from The French Bedroom Company is a good start. This funky lamp is right on trend and oh so stylish.

Moooi Rabbit Lamp, £270.00 www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk