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7 cute candy-inspired interior picks for your home

We reckon Wonka's Timothée Chalamet would love this designer lamp

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WITH the wonderful world of Wonka hitting the big screen this week, we’re celebrating the rise of candycore interiors.

Update your home with the latest candy-inspired items
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Update your home with the latest candy-inspired itemsCredit: KOIBIRD.com, rocketstgeorge.co.uk, Ichendorf at Selfridges, Bode-Living.com, houseof.com, Desenio.com

Think sweet-inspired designs, bubblegum colours and the trusty stripe if you want to hop on board this trend.

Basically you can go all out or keep it a little more subtle.

For Christmas decorations, try kitsch candy floss or the more classic carrying treats.

Fancy embracing this trend into the new year? You could add a cool to your kitchen or go really bold with candy stripe .

Whatever you do, pick a piece that brings you joy...

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This &Klevering dish is sweet as candy
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This &Klevering dish is sweet as candyCredit: Koibird.com

Candy Serving Plate, £20, &Klevering at Koibird.com –

Whether you pop your home-made gingerbread on here or use it as a trinket dish, we love the playful colour pop design from the brilliant Dutch team at &Klevering.

Although we’ll probably have to wrestle it away from the kids, too…

A quirky dinner candle that beats boring old white any day
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A quirky dinner candle that beats boring old white any dayCredit: RockettStGeorge.co.uk

Candle, £5, Rockett St George –

Never underestimate the power of a brilliant dinner candle – especially one with a nod to the classic rhubarb and custard sweet.

They instantly elevate any tablescape and will make your guests feel extra special, too.

This designer piece makes a longlasting sweet treat
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This designer piece makes a longlasting sweet treatCredit: Ichendorf at Selfridges

Glass jug, £55, Ichendorf at Selfridges -

Yes, this is expensive. But this Italian jug could also become a much-loved family piece.

And it makes serving water way more interesting.

You could even stash your keys on this Bloomingville tray
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You could even stash your keys on this Bloomingville trayCredit: Bode-Living.com

Sweet tray, £14.80, Bloomingville at bode-living.com –

Perfect for your posh nuts or your favourite rings.

And it’s on offer right now…

Earn your style stripes with this lampshade
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Earn your style stripes with this lampshadeCredit: Houseof.com

Lampshade, £99, Houseof. –

Hand-made in the UK, this gorgeous lampshade will refresh a room instantly.

The British company behind it has lovely values too – so you’re supporting local designers and crafters.

There’s also a blue and green design, if you prefer.

A black and white print will fit into any gallery wall
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A black and white print will fit into any gallery wallCredit: Desenio.com, printworks at selfridges

Poster, from £13.95, Desenio –

We love a print with attitude, and this has it in spades.

Pop this anywhere - no ugly cables in sight
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Pop this anywhere - no ugly cables in sightCredit: Print Works at Selfridges

Table lamp, £155, Print Works –

Mushroom lamps are still big news.

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Not only does this one give us Liquorice Allsorts vibes, but it’s portable, chargeable and has three dimmer settings.

We've added it to our Christmas list, but, if it’s still a little too pricey, check out our pick of cheaper mushroom lamps here.

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