Giving us Jay Gatsby holidaying in Capri, these Dolce & Gabbana Casa coupes are primed for glamourous summer sipping.  “I adore this bold yet elegant design,” says Lisa Zabiega. “Inspired by the jewel tones of Dolce & Gabbana’s Carretto collection, they’re made using the most ancient mouth-blowing glassmaking techniques. They’re exquisitely joyful glasses that’ll make a special addition to your home bar.” Pass the Champagne, darlings.  

How do you capture 175 years of Harrods in a fragrance? This was the question posed to legendary candlemaker Trudon, who knows a thing or two about legacy and craft, having just celebrated their 380th anniversary last year. “This limited and exclusive candle, simply named '175', features fresh amber notes and delicate floral scents,” says Anisah Saeed. “It’s inspired by the rich terracotta hues of the iconic Harrods building and our brand’s English heritage.” 

So elegant is the Beosound Balance by Bang & Olufsen that you’d never know it was a speaker – until the 650W of amplifier power trigger the seven speaker drivers inside. “It’s the best smart speaker out there,” says Alexandra Holder. “Thanks to very clever technology, you can position it anywhere in a room and it’ll adjust to its surroundings to give you spine-tingling sound. Available in natural or black oak, it has a gorgeously soft, rounded silhouette – perfect for design-conscious audiophiles.” 

If chess requires you to engage your imagination, then this Alice and Wonderland chess board from Purling provides the perfect backdrop. “Who better than Matisse’s great-granddaughter and step-granddaughter of artist and chess player Marcel Duchamp, Sophie Matisse, to design a vibrant and evocative chessboard?” says Grace Rough. “Hand-carved and then painted in candy-like hues, the pieces encourage a bit of magical thinking.”  

Hot one minute. Cold the next. Yes, we’re talking about sleeping during the Great British Summer. “Shleep Halo fabric responds to temperature change and absorbs moisture and wicks it away,” explains Zuzana Kocisikova. “It keeps you cool in hot weather and warm in cold. You'll never need to turn your pillow around again.” For extra bonus points, this duvet cover is super light and luxuriously soft, sustainably committed, renewable and biodegradable. 

Speaking of bedtime, Zuzana swears by this therapeutic Mauli Rituals Calm Balm and insisted we include it, even if it’s not strictly a homeware item. “Truly soul-soothing, it’s infused with ashwagandha, Brahmi and chamomile, which helps relax an over-active mind. Plus, it smells divine.” Add a spritz of the Mauli Rituals Dharma Pillow Mist for a one-way ticket to the Land of Nod. 

Lacklustre summer getting you down? Sit with this diffuser, close your eyes and pretend you’re in Italy. “New and exclusive to Harrods, Edion’s Cello Suite No.23 collection combines the scents and colours of Tuscany with Eastern influences,” says Anisah. “My favourite? The Rosastro Harmony Diffuser. Inspired by a delicate rosé, it mixes orange blossom and patchouli, and comes in a beautiful glass vessel.” Click here for more home fragrance inspiration.  

In the coffee obsessive’s pursuit of ‘the god shot’, aka the perfect espresso, the La Pavoni Diamantina coffee machine (exclusive to Harrods) appears like a shiny, golden beacon of hope. “It has all the bells and whistles,” says Margaret Osei-Bonsu, “from a dual boiler system to brew coffee and steam milk at the same time, to a Brewing Pressure Profiling Control mechanism for the coffee puck to get the most out of all types of beans. It will look spectacular on your kitchen counter, too.” Find more coffee machine guidance here.  

Fantasy, rebellion, creativity – the British designer Alexander McQueen was known for producing some of the most provocative fashion collections of the early noughties. Here, The Rug Company honours his instantly recognisable skull motif on an iridescent cushion. “I love how the skulls are adorned using metallic thread,” says Lisa. “Both beautiful and seriously comfortable, with a goose-down filler, this cushion would make a wonderful and arresting addition to any room.”

Towels may seem like an innocuous item, but if you’ve ever admired people’s terry cloths at the beach, you know – towels are the new fashion accessory. Just ask Alexa Chung and Harry Styles. For towels that look as good wrapped around beach-tousled locks as a bathroom rack, look to Antipodean brand Baina. “New to Harrods and made from Organic Cotton, my favourite is the simple chequered design that comes in several lovely colours, including calming sage green,” says Zuzana.