Decorate with orange in the style of Verner Panton

Copenhagen-based glass artist Helle Mardahl’s installation during this year’s Copenhagen Design Week was one of the most talked about, turning an apartment into a sweet shop-like display of her vases and lighting. This miniature work of art is an investment piece. £415, matchesfashion.com

Grey and cream sofas may be the safe choices, but this palette is about taking decorating risks. Why not, then, opt for a sofa that is a statement piece? This design by Raw Edges comes in bright orange, a colour that gives the curved leather back with its contrast white piping the look of a designer handbag. £52,000, uk.louisvuitton.com

There’s something of the Magic Eye quality to this plush fabric, which has a slightly more traditionally autumnal palette of burnt orange, aubergine and mauve. Printed in the UK, the pattern would look equally at home in period or contemporary properties. £125 per metre, susi-bellamy.com

Otherwise known as the ‘Flowerpot’ lamp, this modern classic was designed by Verner Panton back in 1968. Its simple form makes it the ultimate piece to add vibrant colour to a home – and there is a regularly growing selection of colours and patterns to choose from, including this ‘Tangy Pink’ option. £220, twentytwentyone.com

Verner Panton may have been all about modern shapes, but we think there’s always room in a home for a little fun in the way of trimmings. This playful pompom trim would liven up the skirt on a bed, or make a conversation-starting addition to sofa upholstery. £62 per metre, janeclayton.co.uk

We love designs that are multifunctional, and this mirror that’s also a handy shelf by Nicholai Wiig-Hansen is a great example. It’s available in five bright colours and its simple geometric form would look perfect in a hallway. £305, raawii.eu

This cut-pile velvet is ideal for upholstery or heavy-weight curtains, offering a burst of juicy colour and a subtle element of natural pattern – look closely and the raised parts of the fabric resemble delicate autumnal leaves. £130 per metre, designersguild.com

Not only does this lamp by Philippe Malouin come in three modern colours (including this burnt orange) it has also been designed with a generation of young, nomadic homeowners in mind. It’s small, but incredibly flexible thanks to its magnetic neck that allows the bulb to be directed anywhere. £247, flos.com

Made in Stockholm using recycled aluminum and fibreboard, this design by Fredrik Paulsen is a responsible choice that also looks spectacular. This colourway is called ‘Tangerine & Dream’, but there are other zesty options that would make a dining room or kitchen really zing. £435, joyobjects.com

This fabric is as happy to be used outdoors as it is indoors, adding a citrusy burst of colour to any space. If you are comfortable with bright hues, then this offers a real chance to be brave with block colour. £105 per metre, schumacher.com

At the centre of Will Choui’s lightweight but durable aluminium side tables there’s an industrial grid-like structure that holds it solid. Thanks to a tinted glass top, this intricate interior is always visible. It is available in two sizes – the small ‘Trio’ and larger ‘Quattro’. £2,043, willchoui.com

Looking for an alternative to the selfie-takers’ favourite, the ‘Utrafragola’ mirror by Ettore Sottsass? This floorstanding design made from jesmonite and resin by British interior designer Bryan O’Sullivan is one of the highlights of his new furniture collection and would reflect both good taste and an eye for modern design. £44,000, bryanosullivan.com

A stripe is a classic whatever your colour palette. We love the Fruit Salad sweet-like combination of shades in this bold take on the stalwart pattern. It would make beautiful curtains or blinds, while having similar impact if used to upholster an armchair. £285 per metre, alexanderinteriorsltd.co.uk