Marks & Spencer has turned its attention from fashion to interiors, with a new homeware drop that is drawing inevitable comparisons to Soho Home. The high-street retailer’s latest collection features trend-led pieces that appear far more premium than their price tags suggest, from sculptural armchairs to mid-century-inspired lighting and tactile fringed cushions.
Shopping enthusiasts have been quick to showcase the range on social media, with several standout items already selling fast. Among the most talked-about is a £299 block accent armchair, which has been likened to Soho Home’s £995 Theodore design. A fabric ceiling light has also proved popular.
Soho Home, launched in 2016 as an offshoot of the global membership clubs, allows customers to buy furniture, textures and lighting inspired by Soho Houses worldwide. Its pieces are synonymous with velvet furniture, moody lighting, vintage-inspired rugs and natural materials such as wood, marble and leather. However, the luxury aesthetic comes at a cost, with famous designs like the boucle Garret chair and Orson armchair priced between £2,000 and £3,000.
M&S offers a more budget-friendly route to a similar look. The retailer’s £299 burl coffee table serves as an alternative to Soho Home’s £2,695 Dawson table, while a £79 ribbed glass lamp echoes the luxury brand’s £395 Greyson design. These pieces deliver the so-called “quiet luxury” style without the hefty outlay.
For those looking to refresh their interiors this season, M&S’s new homeware collection provides a practical way to achieve a designer look for less. The range is available now, both in stores and online.
