12 high street fashion stores nailing homewares this spring
Get your house in order with a little style inspiration from the high street
We've rounded up the best and most beautiful new buys from our favourite fashion-forward shops around the UK
Primark
Primark (or as we're still jokingly calling it ‘Primarni’) has long been our go-to for mega-packs of tights, value cosmetics and an instant wardrobe refresh. But because you can’t really argue with big cosy cushions for under a fiver, Primark is also the place for chic-but-affordable home accessory updates.
Rope macrame dreamcatcher £6, copper wire terrarium £5, copper ball lights £4, cement metallic votive £3.50, concrete lightbulb £6, faux plant jars £2, faux fur cushion £8, cream tassel cushion £10, botanical print cushion £5, grey velvet cushion £5, pink throw £4; Primark
Debenhams
Debenhams is renowned for its fashion collaborations, but you can also nab a designer bargain in the homes department. Big names including J by Jasper Conran, Abigail Ahern/EDITION and MW by Matthew Williamson are in-store and won’t break the bank.
Wall art £30, towels £10-30, flamingo tealight holder £22, vase £24, toothbrush holder £8, soap dispenser £10, soap dish £7; all from MW by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams
H&M
ABBA, meatballs, hygge – the Swedes have always brought us enduring lifestyle trends. Now Swedish fashion house H&M are upping their game when it comes to Scandi cool interiors, thanks to their homewares available in larger stores nationwide. This spring it’s all about the blush pink and grey.
Bath mat £12.99, towels from £8.99, candle £2.99; H&M
French Connection
Quality furniture pieces and natural finishes in wood, marble and leather are the cornerstones of French Connection’s homeware collection. Think modern, bright and airy and while it's not cheap, these are keep forever pieces.
Herringbone throw £65, luxe glass medium blue £5, cut glass single pendant £85, green marble serving planter £32, round tray table £145; French Connection
House of Fraser
House of Fraser gets the regal stamp of approval – the department store has a royal warrant for supplying household goods to the Queen. So it’s no surprise you’ll find great British names such as bedding brand Bedeck as well as House of Fraser’s in-house Biba range of 1960s inspired accessories.
Tide dinnerware from £7, Gray & Willow; glazed mugs £9 each, Gray & Willow, zigzag mug £6, Linea; Isak planter £18, Gray & Willow; storage jar, small £14, large £18, Gray & Willow; all at House of Fraser
Oliver Bonas
In addition to cracking greetings cards and fashion pieces, Oliver Bonas has some stunning home accessories, whether you’re after small items such as colourful wine glasses or bigger items like chairs. Their lighting range is worth checking out: you'll find a boutique selection of floor, ceiling, side and wall lights.
Small Candela £54, large Candela £60; Oliver Bonas
Urban Outfitters
Yes, their novelty items such as stick-on hipster beards and build your own ukulele kits make great gifts but when it comes to their homewares Urban Outfitters are serious. Highlights worth checking out include their side tables to suit any space, wall art, tapestries and shelving.
Jamison coffee table now £168; Urban Outfitters
Monsoon
Fans of Monsoon’s ethnic and artisan clothing style will love the accompanying homeware collection. There’s everything you need to create a breezy yet unusual living space including bone inlaid trunks and elephant bookends.
Hammered side table £120, small floral pattern votive £6, medium floral pattern votive £12, storm lantern £35; Monsoon
New Look
Cute, quirky and bright, New Look’s homeware collection is teaming with great value updates such as rose gold pots and jewellery trays. Bold bedding in floral and cactus prints will sweep away any winter blues this spring.
Cactus duvet set from £19.99; New Look
Anthropologie
Not checked out this American company’s homes collection? You’re missing a treat. Unsurprisingly, given that the brand is owned by Urban Outfitters the store is jam-packed with stylish and grown-up furniture you won’t find elsewhere.
Adavale swivel chair £898, Derrington drink table, £298; Anthropologie
Matalan
Since the mid-1980s it’s been the out-of-town store for budget clothing and now Matalan’s had a seriously chic modern makeover. Many of the 200 stores have been revamped to make shopping easier and the homewares in stock are great quality for the price.
LED lights from £8, plant £18; Matalan
Zara Home
Zara’s smart fashion staples aren’t just for the office, the Spanish brand’s home collections are equally as chic. The latest items in-store feature floral and fern prints with every detail covered from candles to coffee tables. Plus there’s also a dedicated collection for children’s bedrooms too.
Floral print duvet from £49.99, bedspreads from £19.99, printed linen cushion cover with stripes £19.99, floral print linen cushion cover £19.99, floral print cotton cushion cover with double ruffle trim £19.99, satin cushion covers from £9.99, lamps with shades from £89.99, cylinder candles from £17.99; Zara
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