Small Recipes for Better Homes

Do you have a passion for gardening, and a corner to spare? Why not turn that surface, indoors or out, into a year-round plant nursery? One with accessories for replanting, pruning and care, standing by for whenever inspiration sprouts.

Greenery is a great furnishing tool to begin with. Add coordinated plant pots and sculptural plant stands, and it's enough to set a green, refreshing mood for any space.

There's something about preparing food outside that simply heightens the moment. With the outdoor cooking season in full swing, celebrate it by having all the necessities standing by – ready to serve you whenever the forecast is looking up.

The outdoor season is here! Take the opportunity to refresh your favourite spot with a textile style injection. Cushions, throws and an all-weather double-sided rug, and you're set for summer.

Is there anything on the summer menu that can't be turned into a delicious salad? Maybe, but just in case, make sure you have the right bowls and tools to complement those fresh, colourful meals – whether as a centrepiece or on the side.

Want to take your lunch up a notch? Take it outside. Actually, with an EFTERFRÅGAD food vacuum flask and a HETLEVRAD insulated flask, you can take your meal just about anywhere. And at any temperature.

Containers keeping your drink warm and food in place can offer much needed mobility and flexibility when your schedule is uncertain. If instead your day is precisely planned, even better. Then you're free to find your favourite spot for a lunch on the go.

Summer not only brings brighter days, but also lighter evenings and nights. Why not rise to the occasion and renew your bedroom? New pops of colour, fresh bed linen and a change of wall art that will light up your bedroom round the clock.

Cooking outside makes preparing the simplest meal more enjoyable. With a sharp knife, a barbecue tray and a few other essentials in place, you'll have a kitchenette standing by whenever you get a feeling for fresh-air cooking.

It may not involve a lot of movement, but focused learning can still be hard work. Just ask any student. With a study space with an ergonomic chair, an air purifier, water and some snacks on the side – there's a good chance you've given your head a head start, too.