Size matters: Sometimes it's worth thinking about the bigger picture

1. Champagne cork stool

Impulse Purchase, £99. Just looking at these good-time stools makes us giddy. 0191 6454 004, hunkydoryhome.co.uk

2. Jasper giant wall clock

Made.com, £89. This super-sized clock's time-honoured style makes it a sophisticated wall centrepiece. made.com

3. Bump chair

John Lewis, £1,400. This fabulous retro-style chair with exaggerated curves is available in turquoise or lime velvet. 08456 049 049, johnlewis.com

4. Tin can canister

Ben de Lisi for Debenhams, £10. Store more than food in this shiny silver container with mock ring-pull lid. 08445 61 6 1 61, debenhams.com

5. Holly All Flowerpot/Armchair

Serralunga, £1,266. You can even take a seat on Philippe Starck's vast vase-cum-sculpture. 020 7692 4001, madeindesign.co.uk

6. Oversized square pendant

Davey Lighting, £560. Create an ominous atmosphere with this gothicky lantern-like pendant. 020 7351 2130, davey-lighting.co.uk