Marks & Spencer
M&S Cotton Linen Blend Sheer Multiway Curtains Light Grey
£39
+ additional colours and finishes available at Marks & Spencer
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Description
These curtains are cut from cotton-rich fabric that's blended with linen for an airy look and feel. They're made in a sheer style to softly diffuse the light. A multiway top lend a refined finish and add structure to the pair.
Our Stylist Says
I love these M&S curtains for their versatile design and quality fabric. The linen blend adds a soft, natural texture that works well in both contemporary and classic interiors. The sheer, multiway style means they’re highly adaptable - perfect for letting in light while maintaining privacy or layering with heavier drapes for more insulation and darkness. They’re great in living rooms or bedrooms where a light, airy feel is desirable. Practical styling tips include pairing them with darker hardware for contrast or layering with blackout curtains for versatile functionality. Overall, they bring a subtle sophistication that complements a range of interior schemes.
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.
