Marks & Spencer
East End Prints Balance Framed Art White
£45
+ additional colours and finishes available at Marks & Spencer
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Description
Bring a calming vibe to your home with this balance print by Tracie Andrews. It features circles and semi-circles balancing on each other and is an ideal focal point for minimalist decor. This portrait-oriented design comes ready to hang in a wooden frame for added polish.
Our Stylist Says
I love this print for its modern, abstract take that adds a pop of colour without overwhelming a space. The simplicity of the design makes it versatile, ideal for contemporary interiors or neutral schemes where it can bring a sense of playfulness. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, or even home offices as an eye-catching focal point. For styling, consider pairing it with other minimalist pieces, keeping the frame clean and understated, like the white border here, to let the artwork stand out. It’s also a great choice for adding colour to monochrome or muted palettes, giving your room a fresh, balanced look.
Clara Reynolds
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
