Wishlist: Knopparp sofa from Ikea

Bright bursts of colour figure strongly in Esther N McCarthy’s cheerful choices.

We’re loving the colour of this KNOPPARP sofa from Ikea. It’s the exact yellow I’ve been trying to get a pair of heels in. Back to the sofa, it’s a 2-seater, durable thanks to the metal construction and, even bette,r the cover is removable and can be machine washed. €98 from Ikea Dublin, Belfast.

Cuddle up with this sleepy puppy cushion, €6 and fresh on the shelves at Penneys right now.

Dunnes have this beautifully crafted Helen James pestle and mortar, €30 from the Considered range.

Have a look at the homeware in M&S at the moment, there are some beautiful pieces for 2015, including this Conran Witson side table, €259.

This collection, designed by Alexander Calder is a system of tables made of heartwood and lacquered with an opaque, transparent film. Enamelled variants are also available — like this one pictured. The collection includes tables of different heights and sizes, available from  www.aliasdesign.it  at €4,060.

Littlewoods Ireland have this gorgeous hummingbird cushion on the shelves now for €20. Perfect for introducing an easy little pop of colour.