Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Set of 2 Calm and Collected Canvas Blue Mix
£95 £76
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Description
Bring a sense of calm to your living space with this set of two abstract landscape artworks by Gallery Direct. Each canvas features a design in soothing neutral tones of grey, blue and ivory with a textured finish. They come ready to hang, making them super easy to display in your home.
Our Stylist Says
I love this set for its calming blue palette, which makes it versatile for various interiors. It works particularly well in modern or coastal-inspired spaces, adding a touch of tranquility without feeling overly preppy. When styling, consider pairing it with neutral tones like beige or soft greys on other textiles and accessories to let the artwork stand out. Practical tips include hanging them slightly apart for visual interest or matching their frames to other wood or metal accents in the room for cohesion. These pieces are perfect for living rooms or bedrooms aiming for a relaxed, serene vibe.
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.
