New design finds | November 2026
The combined pressure of our ongoing cottage renovation and a looming deadline means I’ve had an unintentional break from my regular ‘new finds’ posts over the past few months. But they’re back, and I have some beautiful launches to share with you this time around. So, read on for details of gorgeous new lighting and rug designs, eco-friendly surface finishes, custom-made storage and a very clever tile range…
Relaunched lighting from GUBI
I’m starting with Danish brand GUBI, which has extended its lighting collection by putting two iconic designs back into production.
The first is the ‘Lotus’ table lamp, originally created by Murano glass artist Carlo Nason in 1969. It consists of four individual shades, each handmade using a technique known as pulegoso, whereby small air bubbles are blown into the glass. These shades are then fixed into a blackened steel base, creating a layered, flower-like form with the bulb entirely hidden within. It’s a beautifully sculptural design, the soft contours and unfurling shape as poetic unlit as they are when illuminated, but it’s also highly functional and can be easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance.
The second is ‘Silk Lantern’, a refined lighting family designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen in 1951. Blending traditional Japanese influences with the clean lines of Danish Modernism, it’s defined by a cylindrical shade made from pure, natural silk. The soft, tactile fabric has subtle surface movements and is framed by two walnut-veneer rings – a contrast between delicacy and solidity, fluidity and structure that lends the design a quiet poise. There’s a pendant light, a wall lamp and a floor lamp, with the latter two incorporating lacquered steel frames from which the shade is suspended. The shade height can be adjusted across all three versions.
Both the ‘Lotus’ table lamp and the ‘Silk Lantern’ series are available now, priced from £3,499 / €3,499 and £399 / €449 respectively.
A new take on jute rugs from LAYERED
Durable, hardwearing jute is a popular choice for nautral-fibre rugs, but it’s often associated with a coarse texture and a rustic aesthetic. That’s a perception that Swedish rug company LAYERED is seeking to change with ‘Barley’ – a new collection of refined jute designs conceived for contemporary homes.
The name ‘Barley’ is a nod to the natural, golden tone of the jute threads that run through each rug. They’re blended with wool in four earthy colourways (‘Chestnut’, ‘Bone White’, ‘Burgundy’ and ‘Sage’), and it’s in this meeting of fibres that the rugs find their character: the jute (70%) brings structure, weight and an organic tactility, while the wool (30%) adds softness and warmth.
Each rug is woven by hand using the time-honoured punja technique, where artisans tightly pack the yarn with a heavy, comb-like tool. This rigorous method, combined with a resilient 100% cotton warp, gives a lasting structural integrity and a full-bodied texture. It also results in a generous 14mm profile, anchoring a room with a quiet, confident presence and putting a different spin on the traditional jute flatweave.
The ‘Barley’ collection is available now, with six sizes to choose from. Prices start at £395 / €450.
Clever cobblestone-effect tiles from Baked Tiles
Sticking with floor-related things, Wales-based Baked Tiles has launched ‘Country House’ – a range of pre-scored porcelain tiles designed to replicate rustic cobbles.
Each 60 x 40cm tile features softly tumbled edges, a subtle surface texture and varied tones of fawn, cream and straw for a beautifully natural, aged look that resembles traditional stone. Once grouted, the pre-scored format creates the illusion of individually laid tiles, resulting in a robust and characterful floor with fast and hassle-free installation. They work particularly well in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, utilities and boot rooms, where their farmhouse charm comes into its own, and are suitable for use with underfloor heating. They can also be used on walls.
The ‘Country House’ tiles are available to order now. They’re priced at £69 per sqm, with a choice between offset and herringbone patterns.
Bespoke storage from Nordiska Kök
Next up is Swedish kitchen company Nordiska Kök, where I sourced my own beautiful kitchen. Earlier this year it announced an expansion into bathrooms, and now it’s gone one step further with the launch of made-to-measure storage solutions for bedrooms, dressing rooms, hallways and other spaces around the home.
Rooted in Nordiska Kök’s philosophy of balancing form, function and material honesty, the storage is intended to bring a sense of calm, beauty and ease to everyday life. Options include wardrobes, walk-in closets, drawer units, shelving, dressing tables and integrated seating, all available in a range of carefully selected wood tones and painted finishes. Every element is custom-designed so that it becomes a natural part of a room’s architecture, and crafted to order at the company’s joinery in Gräfsnäs, north of Gothenburg.
The storage systems are available to order now. You can find out more and see pricing examples here.
Eco-friendly stains from Atelier Ellis
Breathable bio-based paint maker Atelier Ellis has unveiled its first collection of stains for wood, stone, concrete and plaster. Like the company’s paint, they’re formulated in the UK using minerals, water and other natural materials such as glass, wax and cellulose. The result is a range of matt, deeply saturated colours that allow wood grain and other surface textures to shine through, protecting and enhancing the raw materials without disguising their beauty.
The collection encompasses 32 different hues – some joyful and intense, others more muted and subtle. Examples include the brick-like ‘Red House’, the leafy green ‘Yew’ and a soft yellow named ‘What’s Up Buttercup’. There are also plenty of dark and moody options, such as an earthy black known as ‘Terroir’ and a rich, syrupy brown called ‘Confiture’.
The stains are available now and can be ordered online or via Atelier Ellis’ London studio. Sample pots are priced at £5 each and 1L tins at £40 each.
The ‘Admiral’ portable lamp from Audo Copenhagen
Finally, Audo Copenhagen has launched a new portable lamp designed by Pernille Arlien-Søborg. Called ‘Admiral’, it was originally conceived for Copenhagen’s Admiral Hotel and grew out of a simple intention: to create light that supports the sensory experience of dining and the atmosphere around shared tables.
The resulting design features a sculptural linen shade offset by an injection-moulded aluminium base with a chrome finish. The linen diffuses the light into a soft, concentrated glow, while the compact proportions allow the lamp to sit naturally within intimate settings without interrupting the space around it. It also has a 2700K LED bulb, whose warm colour temperature enhances the relaxed, convivial mood.
The lamp works just as well in the home as it does in the hospitality environments for which it was first conceived, and its cordless nature makes it ideal for coffee tables, shelving units and any other location without a handy power outlet nearby. It has a three-step dimmer switch, and depending on the light intensity it can last up to 36 hours on a single charge.
The ‘Admiral’ lamp is available now, priced at £195 / €225.
All photography courtesy of the brands above
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