Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Calm Cove Framed Canvas Multi
£130 £104
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Description
Add seaside charm to your property with this delightful piece by Sabring Roscino from Gallery Direct. The framed canvas captures a quaint coastal village in the middle of summer, featuring white-painted buildings with traditional red roofs and a gentle sea full of boats. This piece comes ready to hang in your home for added ease.
Our Stylist Says
The Gallery Direct Calm Cove framed canvas is a versatile piece that works particularly well in coastal-inspired or relaxed interiors. I love how its calming colours and scenic vibe add a sense of tranquility to a living space. It pairs beautifully with light, neutral palettes and can be complemented by soft textiles like linen or woven accessories to enhance its laid-back feel. For practical styling, consider placing it above a sofa or sideboard to create a focal point, and keep surrounding decor minimal to let the artwork stand out. This piece is a great way to bring a touch of seaside charm into your home without overwhelming the space.
Anaya Kapoor
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.
