PINEAPPLES, plants, a painter and lobsters are among the quirkiest accessories to give your home a summer 2018 fashion fix, writes Gabrielle Fagan.

If you like your surroundings to be as fashionable as your wardrobe, the good news is that even one well-chosen accessory can bring a room right up to date.

It's all about ringing the changes every so often, so spaces look fresh and contemporary.

Right now, this means it's time to embrace pineapples, a flamboyant Mexican artist, plants and lobsters. These items won't break the bank but they definitely have impact.

- Pick a punchy pineapple

The must-have fruit for 2018 suits a growing passion for all things tropical.

"Pineapples have always been a symbol of hospitality and have historically been associated with the mysteries and flavours of the tropics," said Rebecca Snowden, interior style advisor for Furniture Choice.

"Some aspects of that still carry forward to today, making pineapples a bold, chic choice to decorate your home with flair.

"Their distinctive shape and tall crowns make them a perfect choice for a playful print with lots of character - a feature wall covered in pineapple wallpaper is a cheerful addition to the home, great for the living room, kitchen, or even an entryway," she added.

"Their sweet, kitschy appeal allows them to be utilised in unexpected ways, such as pineapple bookends, cushions, and even candle holders."

If you've really fallen for the fruit, Wallsauce's pink pineapple wall mural, from £26 per square metre, would make a statement.

DECOR TIP: To make this look your own, experiment with colour. For a lighter touch, play with bright, neon colours, and for more sophistication consider a metallic finish, such as gold or bronze.

-Follow the fashion for Frida

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's face is being splashed all over homewares right now, while her colourful and compelling life is being celebrated with an exhibition at the V&A London (June 16-November 4).

"If you're looking to bring vibrancy and interest to your home, the vivid image of artist Frida Kahlo will add fiesta colour and lashings of character," said Nadia McCowan Hill, Wayfair's resident style advisor.

"Having survived illness and an accident in her youth, Kahlo's bold and unflinching image has come to symbolise triumph over pain and powerful feminism, making her an empowering addition to any interior.

"She's often depicted with flowers in her hair against of backdrop of lush greenery, bold blooms and folky motifs, which give her image a boldly bohemian vibe."

DECOR TIP: To capture the spirit of the artist, style a Frida Kahlo art print against a kaleidoscope of colour and pattern. Handwoven and handmade homewares add an authentic sense of craftsmanship and, combined with colourful cushions and fresh flowers, you'll conjure a carnival atmosphere. Mexican 'Day of the Dead' motifs are also appropriate.

- Fake it with foliage

Succulents, those fleshy leaved plants including cacti, are the must-have green accessories this year. If you lack green fingers, opt for ultra-realistic and perfect-in-every-detail artificial versions.

"For me, plants magically transform spaces, add texture, and are a game-changer when it comes to enlivening surfaces," said designer Abigail Ahern, whose Abigail Ahern/Edition collection at Debenhams includes faux succulents and plants.

"Faux plants are even better, as they're pet-friendly and add a punch to any surface. Faux plants and flowers add colour, shape and life to a room and, like artwork, they are another powerful tool in your decorating arsenal. Needless to say, I am a little bit obsessed!"

DECOR TIP: Too many hard angles and straight lines in a room can make a space uncomfortable. Follow interior designers, who often use plants and trees to soften corners, as they add such beautiful focal points.

Remember to vary the tone of green and mix feathery, shiny, matte and prickly all together to get the most intoxicating foliage effects.

- Shell out for lobsters

The fishy trend for lobsters first swam to the surface in the spring fashion collections, and now they're getting their claws into home decor.

"Who can forget when flamingo fashion came on the scene?" said Alison Hughes, co-founder of lifestyle homeware brand Cream Cornwall.

"Those flamboyant birds appeared on everything from fabrics to wallpaper, but now lobsters are pinching their space.

"These bright red crustaceans have a similar appeal to flamingos because they're so iconic and distinctive. We have them decorating lampshades, cushions and tableware, and they're really enjoying a moment in the sun. We predict more and more people will fall for lobster loveliness."

DECOR TIP: Make a statement with a lobster print or decoration. Alternatively, conjure a touch of coastal cool by featuring the theme in tableware and a collection of cushions.