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Danish design studio Normann Copenhagen has just launched a new pouffe by young designer Simon Legald. The 'Sumo' is a sleek, upholstered stool with button details and chic wooden legs. Each one features two different colour-blocked fabrics in dark and pale shades. Designed to be multifunctional, the user can decide for themselves how to use this item - as a foot stool, as a seat, or even as a side table, perhaps with a tray on top.

The new Sumo stools come in five different colours: black, grey, turquoise, purple and cream and cost £300 each from Normann Copenhagen.

Cole & Son has just released a brand new collection of striking wallpapers called Albemarle. Named after a bohemian private members' club that opened in London in 1874, this range of Romantic damask papers is inspired by the glamorous late 18th and early 19th century era.

Cole & Son Managing Director Simon Glendenning said: "We selected a series of traditional damask prints from our vast archive, adapted the designs and colours and experimented with different printing techniques to create a modern feel. The result is an elegant collection ideal for both heritage and contemporary settings; The creativity of Albemarle is a homage to the rich artistic period from which it is inspired."

As well as decadent damasks, the new collection features elegant tile-effect papers in metallic finishes. Timelessly-stylish, they're reflective so would be great for making smaller spaces feel light and airy.

These stunning lace-effect 'netched' accessories and pieces of furniture by London-based artist Jo Gibbs attracted a lot of attention at INTERIORS UK 2012.

Using pieces of vintage lace and a top secret etching method - referred to as 'netching' - Jo transfers net-like patterns found in dainty doilies and antique lace to vintage wooden school chairs, beautiful old mirrors, elegant porcelain plates, jewellery boxes and leather bags. The collection is called 'Up', as it's 'up-cycled' - recycled but improved.

Jo's work is a unique mixture of delicate, old-fashioned craft and stylish industrial and vintage pieces; It's very 'now' and proving popular already - Jo's pretty boxes feature in Vogue magazine this month, while her chairs have already been snapped up by a major retailer.

Commenting on her designs, Designersblock co-founder Rory Dodd said: "Jo's so modest. The nice thing is that she doesn't seem to realise how brilliant her work is!"

For more information, check out Jo's website and browse through her gallery of work.