Spending more time indoors means that it's important for our home to become our sanctuary. If you've been working from home [1], then you can probably relate to the difficulty that comes with separating your work space from your rest space. Trying to create physical boundaries between at-home work and leisure is a great way to protect the serenity of our downtime, but if that isn't an option then we suggest investing in calming décor, beautiful homeware, and interiors that make you feel great.

Due for an interiors update? We recommend shopping for beautiful, modern homewares that you will use every day — like a set of plates that double as gorgeous décor or a statement vase that encourages you to keep fresh cut flowers around. Stockists like Trouva, Etsy, LF Markey, and MatchesFashion.com have a great selection of modern and mid-range homewares that will introduce colour and personality, or a minimal calmness into your home. For 2021, we're loving leading ceramics brands like London-based Anissa Kermiche, known for its statement vases that celebrate the female form, and London-born ceramics artist Freya Bramble-Carter who designs exquisite fine plates. Although Kermiche and Bramble-Carter design some of the best (and most spenny) British homewares on the market, we suggest checking out the eight under-the-radar and equally cool independent homeware brands that we are shopping ahead.

Bornn

Founded by sisters Basak Onay and Oyku Thurston from Istanbul, Turkey, Bornn creates enamel tableware in unexpected colour ways.

Our Pick: Bornn Plate Cobalt [2] (£16)

The Kenyan Crafts Company

The Kenyan Crafts Company is founded by Kenyan-born, London-based entrepreneur Zipporah Van Der Vijver who connects Kenyan basket weavers to British buyers.

Our Pick: The Kenyan Crafts Company Ndizi: Natural Banana Bark Fibre Baskets [3] (£14-£35)

Schneid Studio

German brand Schneid Studio, founed by Niklas and Julia Jessen, uses natural, raw materials to create homewares that are uniquely modern and calming.

Our Pick: Schneid Studio Mustard Aura Vases [4] (£71)

Nata Concept Store

Nata Concept Store is a trendy, London-based design studio founded by friends Anna Murphy and Tatiana Telle who combine their French and British design sensibilities to create homewares that reflect the zeitgeist.

Our Pick: Nata Concept Store Checker Coaster [5] (£14)

IAAI

If you fancy something edgy, striking, but also understated then check out IAAI design studio that is founded by Georgian artist Ia Kutateladze and based out of Berlin.

Our Pick: IAAI Hyoo Wall Sculpture / Vase [6] (£205)

Tarta Gelatina

Tarta Gelatina, founded by Barcelona-based designers Paz Perczyk and Marcel Rodríguez, creates fun pillows, prints, and candles that are filled with personality.

Our Pick: Tarta Gelatina Bluetiger Orchid Print [7] (£19)

Our Lovely Goods

Our Lovely Goods is a Black British-owned and family run business that stocks handmade raffia homewares as well as natural candles and skincare.

Our Pick: Our Lovely Goods Handwoven Raffia Place Mats [8] (£25)

Malin Pierre

Swedish glass artist Malin Pierre's candy jar sculptures make regular appearances on our Instagram feeds, and the pretty home fixture also doubles as vase.

Our Pick: Malin Pierre Candy Jar Clear [9] (£250)