Marks & Spencer
Laura Ashley Gosford Pure Cotton Floral Curtains Blue Mix
£125
+ additional colours and finishes available at Marks & Spencer
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Description
Introduce a fresh spring feel to your room with these curtains from Laura Ashley's Gosford range. They're crafted from soft pure cotton and showcase an eye-catching floral print. Pencil pleat headers give a traditional finish.
Our Stylist Says
I love this Laura Ashley floral curtains for their versatile charm and fresh, timeless appeal. The blue floral pattern works really well in both traditional and cottage-style interiors, adding a touch of softness and colour without feeling overwhelming. They’re a great choice for bedrooms or living rooms where you want a light, airy feel. For styling, consider pairing them with neutral walls and simple, elegant furnishings to let the pattern stand out. These curtains are also practical-they bring in natural light while maintaining privacy, making them ideal for a cosy yet bright space. To complete the look, keep accessories simple and in complementary shades to enhance the floral theme without cluttering the room.
Lina Chen
Flitch Interior Stylist
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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.
