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Interiors: Cue the damson decor trend to snug up your space

If you're in the mood for an autumn refresh and switching out your soft pastels for something more punchy, the dark tones of damson are where it’s at, says Sam Wylie-Harris

John Lewis Segment Cushion, Damson, (left and centre), Hew Cushion, Damson, (right), Hexa Geometric Rug, L180 x W120cm, Damson, rest of items from a selection, John Lewis
John Lewis Segment Cushion, Damson, (left and centre), Hew Cushion, Damson, (right), Hexa Geometric Rug, L180 x W120cm, Damson, rest of items from a selection, John Lewis John Lewis Segment Cushion, Damson, (left and centre), Hew Cushion, Damson, (right), Hexa Geometric Rug, L180 x W120cm, Damson, rest of items from a selection, John Lewis
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12-piece Glaze Dinner Set, £50, Next

Emma Bridgewater Blackberry Collection, from left: Blackberry French Bowl, £24, Blackberry Small Cake Stand, £55, Blackberry 3 Mug Teapot, £60, Blackberry Small Teacup & Saucer, £35, Emma Bridgewater

Philippe Starck for Kartell Masters Limited Edition Chair, Damson, £229, John Lewis

John Lewis Segment Cushion, Damson, £45, (left and centre), Hew Cushion, Damson, £45, (right), Hexa Geometric Rug, L180 x W120cm, Damson, £150, rest of items from a selection, John Lewis

African Zebra Purple Cushion, from £62 to £79.50, FabFunky

Vintage Trellis Wallpaper in Pistachio and Mulberry on Fig, £58 per roll, Lucie Annabel

Little Treasures – Amethyst Optic Vase, £22, Dartington Crystal

Fable Plum Wallpaper, Purple/Green, £70 per roll, Epoch Paint, Matt Emulsion, £48, (2.5 litres), Graham & Brown

Aubergine Purple 100 per cent Linen Bed Linen: King Duvet Cover, £179, King Fitted Sheet, £99, Housewife Pillowcase, £22, Secret Linen Store