Marks & Spencer
M&S Velvet Eyelet Curtains Slate Blue
£59
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Description
Update your interior with these sumptuous velvet curtains featuring an eyelet header for smooth hanging on various pole types. The lined curtain panel design provides privacy while the temperature-smart thermal properties help maintain your room's comfort year-round - keeping spaces warm in winter and cool during summer months. The rich texture of the velvet fabric adds a luxurious touch to any room. Maximum Warmth Heat Rating: These curtains have been given our Maximum Warmth heat rating which means that this fabric is proven to show thermal performance helping you keep you warm when the weather gets chilly.
Our Stylist Says
These velvet curtains are a smart choice for adding a touch of sophistication to a range of interiors. The slate blue shade is versatile, working particularly well in contemporary, minimalist, or Scandinavian-style spaces, offering a soft yet modern colour that's easy to blend with neutrals or bold accents. The velvet fabric brings a rich texture that adds warmth and depth to a room, making them an excellent choice for cosy bedrooms or living areas. For styling, consider pairing with metallic hardware for a chic look, or keep it simple with neutral walls to let the curtains be the statement feature. They also work well with both light and dark colour palettes, offering flexibility depending on the mood you want to create.
Lina Chen
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.
