Marks & Spencer
William Morris At Home Bird and Pomegranate Eyelet Blackout Curtains Blue Mix
£155
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Description
These pure cotton curtains from William Morris at Home feature the artist's beautiful Bird and Pomegranate design. They're made in an eyelet style for easy installation. The print shows birds perching among fruit and branches. They feature a blackout lining to eliminate the light and ensure privacy.
Our Stylist Says
I love these William Morris-inspired curtains for their timeless print and versatility. They work particularly well in traditional or cottage-style interiors, where their classic floral and fruit motifs add a touch of vintage charm. The blue mix colourway offers a calm, sophisticated vibe that complements neutral palettes or soft pastel schemes. For styling tips, consider pairing them with understated furnishings to let the curtains be the focal point, and add coordinating accessories, like cushions or vases, that pick out the colours within the pattern. Their blackout feature also makes them practical for bedrooms or spaces where light control is essential, offering both function and style in one package.
Evan Carter
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.
