Forecasting which trends will sweep High Streets in the warmer months is big business, especially if you can get your predictions bang on while it's still midwinter.
The retail gurus at middle class favourite John Lewis, who try to anticipate our shopping tastes long before we know them ourselves, are currently showcasing what they hope will be spring and summer bestsellers.
We were invited for a look behind the scenes at some of the home furnishings and beauty products that are either already in stock or coming soon to its stores.
But first things first. What colour is going to appeal most to us when we start throwing open doors and windows, seeing our dusty and dingy homes in the full glare of sunlight for the first time in months - and then rushing off to buy new stuff to cheer up our surroundings and ourselves?
Pistachio is the 'Colour of the Season’, the John Lewis style sages have decreed, and many of its new homewares come in the pale mossy shade, including a lot of its outdoor dining paraphernalia.
'This soft, green hue embodies the warmth of summer, bringing a refreshing sense of calm and optimism to any space,' the retailer told us.
It added: 'Pistachio can be layered with deeper tones of green for a tranquil nod to nature or incorporated into a timeless colour scheme by combining accent shades of orange, petrol and cocoa.'
The new bubble jug, £20, above left, and matching glasses, £6.50, bottom, are coming on sale soon.
The Dolce Vita woven personal cooler bag, £30, pictured top centre, is one of range of similar items intended to attract eager picnickers, and likewise the Palm House rug, £30, bottom right.
For those who want to stick to their gardens, the Camden two-seater bistro table and chairs set, also in pistachio, is £99.
The red Palm House tote cooler bag, pictured above left costs £22. The rattan two-bottle cooler, right, is £35. If you're carrying non-perishable food plus crockery and cutlery for your picnic, the rattan hamper, bottom left, is £25.
When it comes to home furnishings, John Lewis has gone for a retro boho look for a new standalone cotton string floor lamp.
Why did it pick this design for its Retro Beam lamp, which will cost you £150?
'We’ve seen stripey table lamps, scalloped shades and rattan popular for some time. Spring summer 2025 is all about the statement floor lamp - we predict it will be a key lighting trend,' says the retailer.
It says this lamp is a nod to mid-century modern and boho eras.
'Made of cotton string, this gives it nostalgic yet artistic appeal and features a new take on a subtler stripe, inspired by the retro 70s look.'
The retailer's Hetti bedroom range has a similar feel to it, with hessian panels and a natural but modern style. Double beds are £649, bedside tables £199, and chests of drawers start at £549.
Home pampering, beauty and tech merge in the novelty gadget and talking point Shark Mask - otherwise known as the Shark CryoGlow Under-Eye Cooling & LED Anti-Ageing & Blemish Repair Mask.
It will set you back £269.99, but John Lewis tells us they sold out in the first week the masks went on sale in its stores.
'Bringing the salon experience to their living room, LED light therapy masks are particular favourites, with many celebrity fans,' it says.
'Searches for LED masks are up 28 per cent versus last year. Don’t be surprised if your social media feeds are filled with tech selfies this season!'
Another beauty phenomenon John Lewis has on its radar is... the humble cherry.
Cherries are expected to become popular in 2025 because of the potent antioxidants found in the fruit.
The Elemis Black Cherry Cleansing Balm, pictured above, costs £49.
The return of sunshine is expected to stimulate demand for a 'sun-kissed skin effect'.
Searches for illuminating powder are up 300 per cent compared with last year, says the retailer. Its Lumene Invisible Illumination Instant Glow Beauty Serum is £34.50
John Lewis also has a range of nail varnishes suited to the warmer seasons, costing £17.50 a bottle.
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