Marks & Spencer
Historic Royal Palaces Pure Cotton Sateen Tijou Bedding Set Light Blue Mix
£115
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Description
Experience a touch of luxury with this bedding set by Historic Royal Palaces, featuring a 250 thread count cotton sateen fabric. One side has a pattern inspired by Jean Tijou's 1689 style of ironwork at Hampton Court Palace. The other side has a classic Fleur de Lis pattern.
Our Stylist Says
I love the Historic Royal Palaces bedlinen for its classic yet fresh appeal. The light blue mix in the cotton sateen adds a subtle colour that works beautifully in traditional, coastal, or country interiors, providing a calming and sophisticated vibe. It’s versatile enough to pair with neutrals or richer textures - think velvet cushions or antique furniture - to create a layered, inviting look. Practical styling tips include adding a textured throw or cushion in complementary tones for more depth, and keeping the bedding crisp and smooth for a polished finish. This set is a great choice if you’re after elegant, timeless bedding that can suit a range of interior styles.
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.
