The Fifty: Summer 25 — An Extensive Editor-Approved List of the Hottest Homewares to Shop This Season
From the tabletop to the walls, floors, and outdoors, here's all the homewares that have caught this editor's eye for the season ahead


There's something about the sunshine that just makes everything a little bit more beautiful. Colors feel more saturated, fragrant scents hang around a little longer, and textures become slightly more noticeable against your softly sun-kissed skin.
And then, of course, there is the innate optimism that comes with the season, which feeds through to all the latest, greatest, and trending summer decor ideas.
Whether it's stylish pieces to set on your table, discerning decor that feels one-of-a-kind, scents specifically selected for the season, or lighting you can carry both indoors and out, I've searched high and low to find all the best homewares to buy this summer.
Yes — these are the items I've got saved in my own shopping cart (if not already styled in my own home), the ones that get shared on the Livingetc team Slack channel, and the latest releases to hit my inbox this month.
Table Talk
Setting the table has taken on a whole new meaning in 2025. For many, the new telltale of true taste is as much about what's on the table, as it is about what's on the plates.
Cutlery, glassware, dinnerware, and platters are no longer mere utensils — they're conversation starters. Themes are no longer tacky, but a form of storytelling. Just like one would expect a fully immersive experience at a restaurant, so too now goes when hosting at home. These days, the table talks, so tell a story that counts.
SEASHELL-SHAPED BOWL, H&M
Coastal decor can go very wrong. If you'd told me a few months ago I'd be contemplating a seashell bowl (just £6.99), I'd have shh'd you — but H&M has me convinced.
BARRO PLATES, HAY
I saw the price of Gustaf Westman's chunky plates in person the other week at a pop-up in London, and suddenly these curved plates from HAY don't look too bad in comparison when it comes to price. £39 for a set of two? Make it four.
MURANO SWIRL TUMBLERS, REBECCA UDALL
I'm back with more from Rebecca Udall, but these Murano glass swirl tumblers... gah. I can already see them — colors mixed and matched, of course — styled on my kitchen shelves. £160 for a pair, but worth it.
Dress to Impress
Gone are the days of Pinterest-perfect interiors. Now, it's all about curating lived-in spaces that speak to who we are as individuals — where we've travelled, the things we've collected, the design eras and styles that speak to us best.
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When it comes to the decor we dress our spaces in, it's all about unique, hand-crafted pieces that tell a story about where they come from, of tradition and craft, and odd quirks that draw the eye in.
LAORU LAORU WALL SCULPTURES, THE POSTER CLUB
I was served these wall sculptures from The Poster Club on an Instagram ad the other day and I've been thinking about them ever since. Styled on the wall, flat on your coffee table — this is how I like to do art.
PANSY GREEN BATH MAT, BONNIE & NEIL
Australian brand Bonnie & Neil is bringing a new freshness to the bathroom with its latest tufted bath mats. What's better than one? Two, of course.
Light It Up
Lighting is far from being just functional these days. Whether suspended from the ceiling, resting on a console, or being carried between indoors and out, it's a source of light, sure — but it can also be a moment of sculpture if you choose the right piece.
Case in point: Tabitha Bargh's lighting collection, shown above, which I discovered at Clerkenwell Design Week this year. Crafted from recycled cardboard, it's proof that even something simple can become special through the lens of design.
It's summer so we can't ignore to convenience of portable and rechargeable lamps right now. But while some feel like something you'd take camping, this one is utterly stunning.
RAY PORTABLE TABLE LAMP, AUDO COPENHAGEN
Another portable lamp. Another stylish pick. Inspired by an old mining lamp, Audo Copenhagen's Ray Table Lamp in Dusty Green could easily sit on the table, or be hung from a low branch... it comes in a range of colors, and is currently on sale.
Scent of Summer
Scent has an incredible way to slingshot you back to a specific time and place. And for summer, it's all about light, fresh, vibrant scents that make us think of time spent well outdoors. Think bergamot, citrus, or fresh ozonic accords.
While the best home fragrance is, of course, subjective, I've asked the Livingetc team to share the scents that remind them of summer the most (but also look ridiculously good while they burn, of course).
Honestly, I was first drawn to this candle for the vessel. But then I read it's scent is inspired by Mimosa (the tree, not cocktail — that would be far too sickly). It's a bright, sweetly perfumed scent that reveals aquatic and juicy notes of melon over time.
The tomato scent trend was hot last year, and for good reason. It's subtle, fresh, earthy, wholesome — a fragrance that won't overpower, but will make you feel like you're spending time in the garden (even if you're far from it).
VERDANT INCENSE, VYRAO
But perhaps candles aren't your thing, in which case Vyrao's 'Verdent' incense is a solid choice, filling your space with the scent of fresh green growth, bergamot, cyclamen, frankincense, orange flower, and musk.
Take a Seat
Summer is for lounging, it's for reclining in the sun, getting ready to go out and catch up with friends, for dinner parties... all of which is best done seated. So let's find some stylish perches to do it on, shall we?
When it comes to the hotter months, it's important to look for fabrics that are extra breathable (that means no leather, corduroy, velvets...) — think cotton, wicker and rattan, and of course silhouettes that recline or leave you with room to move, rather than snuggle into.
LALA Reimagined's x Anthropologie has to be one of the better collaborations I've seen in the last year. Yes, it's expensive, but each piece — including this clever triangle ottoman that fits in awkward corners — feels utterly bespoke.
ARNOLD CIRCUS STOOL, MARTINOS
I've had the Arnold Circus stool on my wish list for the longest time, but only recently did I discover that its history ties back to a street only a few over from where I live now, Arnold Circus in Shoreditch. Call it kismet.
Let's Take It Outside
If there is one thing that sums up the summer season more than anything else, it's being outside. In 2025, we're treating our outdoor space like an outdoor living room; giving it the same considered design treatment as we would inside.
Whether that means refreshing your seating situation, or reviving your garden beds that haven't fared to well over winter, just because people often associate it with 'working' in the garden, doesn't mean you can't make your garden accessories look good, too.
It's frankly incredible how one small piece of decor can completely lift, shift, brighten, or lighten the entire look of your space. And the start of a new season feels like an appropriate time to take stock of what you've got, and what might be missing.
Looking to make a bigger impact? These summer color palettes could spark the inspiration you've been looking for.
Until next season.

Emma is the Interiors Editor at Livingetc. She formerly worked on Homes To Love, one of Australia's leading interiors websites, where she wrote for some of the country's top publications including Australian House & Garden and Belle magazine. Before that she was the Content Producer for luxury linen brand, CULTIVER, where she nurtured a true appreciation for filling your home with high-quality and beautiful things. At Livingetc, she spends her days digging into the big design questions — from styling ideas to color palettes, interior trends and home tours. Outside of work hours, Emma can often be found elbow-deep at an antique store, moving her sofa for the 70th time or mentally renovating every room she walks into. Having just moved to London, she's currently starting from scratch when it comes to styling her home, which, while to many may sound daunting, to her, is just an excuse to switch up her style.
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