The Complete Home Accessories Guide

Admiring the little details that make your home feel special, a feeling of joy and contentment washes over you. Accessories are the final flourishes that add warmth and character to a space, and, after years of searching, you’ve finally found the ones that complement the rest of your décor beautifully.

Whether it’s a carefully chosen vase filled with dried flowers, a striking black tap in the bathroom, or a sleek towel rail that makes daily routines feel more luxurious, the right accessories elevate every room.

“Accessorising your home is about those small, remarkable details that quietly transform a space. The right vase or a touch of faux foliage doesn’t just complete a room — it makes you feel more at home in it.”
Ally Dowsing-Reynolds, Co-founder and Interiors Expert

Discover the different types of home accessories available at Dowsing & Reynolds and find inspiration to help you choose the perfect pieces for your interiors.

Home Décor

The home décor you choose brings warmth, depth, and personality to your interiors, breathing life into rooms that might otherwise feel dull and bare. At Dowsing & Reynolds, we have a wide range of beautiful home décor accessories, designed to help you express your unique style and add those all-important finishing touches.

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Foliage and Faux Plants

Adding foliage is one of the simplest ways to breathe life into a room. While fresh plants are beautiful, they’re not always practical, especially if you have a busy lifestyle and no time to give them the attention they need. Faux plants, on the other hand, offer all the vibrancy of the real thing without any of the hassle.

• Large artificial plants are perfect for filling empty corners or framing doorways, creating a beautiful focal point. Consider elevating your living room with an oversized monstera, or adding interest to your hallway with a tall fiddle leaf fig plant.
• Small artificial plants are great for sprucing up your shelves, desks, or bedside tables. Place one in a ceramic pot on your windowsill for a subtle touch of greenery, or several in different styles around the room to add depth and texture.

Style tip: Combine large and small plants in the same space for a more natural look. Layering different sizes is a great way to add visual interest to your home – and with faux plants, it requires hardly any effort at all.

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Flower Vases

Whether showing off your favourite foliage or simply serving as a stunning design statement, the right flower vase can be the perfect home accessory.

• Our large vases are ideal for a bold look, creating a beautiful focal point for hearths, console tables, or entry halls. Use them to display dramatic bouquets or oversized foliage arrangements.
• For slim floral stems or dried foliage, our small vases are a must. They’re sleek and timeless, blending beautifully with any interior style and adding subtle elegance to your space.

Style tip: Use a mixture of different sizes, heights, and styles of vases to add depth and interest.

Preserved Flowers

Natural, long-lasting, and stylish, preserved flowers are having a huge moment in interior design. Unlike fresh flowers, they don’t fade after a week, which means you can enjoy their beauty for months, even years.

• Dried eucalyptus: Eucalyptus stems add structure and texture to arrangements, with a calming, muted green tone that works well in minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Place them in a slim-neck vase for a sleek, elegant look.
• Dried flowers: From soft pampas grass to colourful preserved blooms, dried flowers bring timeless beauty to your décor. Mix different varieties for a fuller arrangement or keep it simple with a single type for a subtle and sophisticated look.

Style tip: Pair dried flowers with neutral-toned ceramics to highlight their texture and natural tones.

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Taps & Sink Accessories

Taps and sink accessories are often overlooked when it comes to decorating your home. However, just because they’re practical fittings doesn’t mean they can’t look good, too. Old taps stick out like a sore thumb in otherwise beautifully curated bathrooms and kitchens, which is why ours are designed to blend seamlessly with your existing décor and contribute to the overall aesthetic of your home.

We only use the highest quality materials to make our taps and sink accessories, which means they’re sure to stand the test of time and add a touch of luxury to your everyday.

Kitchen Taps

Kitchen taps are one of the most used items in your home, so it’s worth investing in a style that’s as beautiful as it is functional. Whether you prefer a modern curved silhouette or a more traditional angular shape, we’ve got kitchen taps in a huge variety of high-quality styles and finishes.

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Kitchen Mixer Taps

Mixer taps combine hot and cold water into a single, streamlined flow. Not only are they practical, but they also come in a range of sleek, contemporary styles that work well in any style of kitchen.

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Bathroom Taps

Bathroom taps may seem like a small detail, but they’re a crucial design element. Whether you’re after the muted drama of matt black or a lavish glint of gold, our bathroom taps come in a range of luxurious finishes to turn every day into a spa day.

Black Taps

Black taps are one of the most popular interior design trends of recent years, and for good reason. Bold yet versatile, they provide striking contrast against white ceramic basins while also pairing beautifully with darker colour palettes.

Style tip: Match your black taps with coordinating accessories like towel rails, soap dispensers, and toilet roll holders for a cohesive, modern look.

Traps & Wastes

Often overlooked, traps and wastes are the finishing touches that tie your sink area together. While their function is practical, choosing a finish that complements your taps ensures every element feels intentional and cohesive.

Bathroom Accessories

Bathrooms may be functional spaces, but the right bathroom accessories elevate them into luxurious sanctuaries where every day feels like a spa day. These details are small but essential, helping to keep your bathroom organised while elevating its style.

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Bathroom Hooks

Perfect for hanging towels, robes, or clothing, bathroom hooks are a subtle but highly practical accessory. Opt for hooks in the same finish as your taps for a coordinated look, or choose a contrasting finish to add interest.

Soap Dispensers

A stylish soap dispenser instantly enhances your sink area. Our luxurious glass soap dispensers come in a variety of colours, and we even have matching soap bottle holders for a polished and cohesive look.

Toilet Roll Holders

While your toilet roll holders might not be something you typically give much thought to, a well-designed one can really contribute to the overall look of your bathroom and make it feel more high-end. Choose a style that blends seamlessly with your fittings or one that makes a subtle design statement.

Towel Rails

Towel rails are the ultimate combination of function and style. They keep towels neatly organised and ready to use, while also serving as a design feature in their own right. A slim, minimalist rail is great for modern bathrooms, while chunkier designs can make a bolder statement.

How to choose the right accessories for your home

With so many options to choose from, we know selecting the right home accessories can feel a little overwhelming. Here are a few guiding principles to help you pick out the perfect accessories for your interiors.

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Coordinate finishes

Coordination is key when it comes to accessories. Opting for matching finishes, such as pairing black taps with black towel rails or opting for brushed brass across your vases, hooks, and light fittings, creates a polished, considered, and harmonious look. Contrasting finishes can work well too, but you should choose no more than three different finishes and repeat them throughout your space to ensure it feels deliberate rather than mismatched.

Think about scale

The size of your accessories can dramatically impact the look and feel of a room. In large, open spaces, oversized vases or tall artificial plants create striking focal points, while in smaller rooms, slimmer vases and wall-mounted fittings prevent the space from feeling crowded. Choosing the right scale ensures your accessories enhance the proportions of the room rather than overwhelm them.

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Layer textures and materials

A mix of finishes, materials, and textures is what gives interiors depth and personality. Pair smooth ceramic vases with matte metal taps, or combine rustic concrete with soft foliage to create contrast. Layering textures stops your space from feeling flat, adding dimension and intrigue.

Show us your beautifully accessorised interiors

We’d love to see how you’ve styled our home accessories to add charm and character to your interiors. Tag us on Instagram @dowsingandreynolds – we can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with!

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