This month's bargain home buys

American influence

There's a Hamptons-style, coastal feel to homewares at Sainsbury's this summer, with lots of blue, white and neutral stripes, from natural woven cushions, from £5, and throws, £10, to bathroom accessories, from £3, and even beach-themed mugs, £6 each. For the garden there are neutral striped deck chairs and director's chairs, £34.99 each. Call 0800 636262 or visit sainsburys.co.uk.

Fine linen

Theresa Tollemache's family-run company, Volga Linen, which she started after a visit to Russia to trace her family's roots in the late 1980s, now sells a wide range of linens from all over Europe and Russia. It has also just launched a Beautiful Basics collection, which includes plain tablecloths, from £84, cushions, from £38, basic duvet covers, from £142, pillowcases, from £32, and merino and linen throws, £299. Call 0844 499 1609 or visit volgalinen.co.uk.

Inside and out

Enjoy the summer in affordable style with Littlewoods' Paradise chair, £249, the Metropole console table in silver, black or white, £179, and a new wedding list range by Vera Wang. Other good buys include the Miami all weather eight-piece set, including six fold-out chairs, a large table and a parasol in a choice of either turquoise or black, all for just £239. Call 0844 822 8000 or visit littlewoods.com.

Garden bounty

Bring a sense of summer to your garden with Cox and Cox's vintage-style white and blue stripe cotton tablecloth, £18, and matching cushions, £14 each. Now's also the time to cut and dry your garden's herbs for use in winter soups and stews. The metal drying rack, £15, and herb scissors, £13, designed to cut through tough sprigs, are ideal. Then use paper drawstring bags, £9 for 60, to brew up your own teas and infusions. Call 0844 858 0744 or visit coxandcox.co.uk.

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