5 ways to love your home for October

A splurge-worthy throw

Nothing beats the softness of cashmere. A cashmere throw can last for generations. Wrap yourself in its luxurious warmth; you’ll be thankful you took the plunge.

Throw, $550, The Cashmere Shop.

Canadian-made modular storage

Winnipeg-based furniture company EQ3 is debuting its Grow collection in stores this fall. We love this customizable storage system, which expands from side to side without the need for extra gables.

Grow Collection, $1,186 (as shown), EQ3.

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concrete floors are a modern alternative to hardwood.

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Brilliant combo

Beech + seafoam green: we love this colour combo! Once reserved for bridesmaids’ dresses, this hue is popping up on everything from stockpots to tea towels. We love how fresh and modern it looks when paired with pale woods like maple or beech.

Pot, $20, Ikea.

The multi-tasker

The latest from tea towel design studio, Studiopatró, is the aptly named Everyday Bistro Towel. This hardworking kitchen accessory can be used as a tea towel or apron (twill tape ribbon included) and is made with 100-percent lightweight oyster linen and water-based ink.

Everyday Bistro Towel, $32, Studiopatró.

Touch of sophistication

Add the finishing touch to an afternoon tea party with a spread of delicate cakes and scones on a plate to impress.

Blue Toile Dinner Plate, New Provence collection, from $6, Homesense.