Even Zandra Rhodes is at it!

Hello Home Lover,

Yes, it still feels pretty cold and wintery outside, but my inbox is certainly hotting up for spring. With lots of gorgeous new interiors lines appearing.

Plus, I’ve spotted several interesting new collaborations between high street retailers and designers from the world of interiors and beyond.

Designer décor available on your high street?



Yes please!

Curious about collaborations?

High street x designer collabs are a great way to access a designer interior at a high street price.



It’s hard to explain why these designer pieces are so much more exciting than those you’d normally find on the high street. But, as you’ll see, there’s just something extra about the design and colour combinations.

Plus, the concepts and the patterns – in some cases – are just a bit braver than you might expect. They have quirky little moments that catch your attention.

They’ve been curated with a confidence that only a designer eye holds.

And they will carry that confidence into your space.

I just love that these collabs allow designer names to become more visible and accessible.



And as a bonus – they often include plenty of mix and match accessories and elements making it easier (and less stressful) to combine different colours, prints and styles successfully in your home.

The difference is in the design

Some of my favourite interior design collabs are born from a retailer working with a designer from outside the world of interiors.

Taking elements from their usual field of study or art.



And bringing different ideas and approaches to their collections.

Think Henry Holland – the ceramicist.

Inspired by the techniques and processes used in his art, he created a range of wallcoverings for luxury brand Harlequin that truly encapsulate the textures and earthy tones of his usual work.

A high street collab doesn’t always mean a low price tag, depending on the usual designer price.

But without doubt, this is a great way of investing in a designer piece rather than lusting after something that is way out of reach.

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Designer x High Street collabs

Sophie Robinson for Dunelm



From wooden trays to side tables, cushions to candle sticks, fabulous stair runners to stationery. Sophie’s new collection for Dunelm is full of the kind of trademark primary colours and bold prints we would expect.

If you’re looking to experiment with pops of colour in your home there’s no better way to start.

(un)surprisingly colour-filled

Jasper Conran London for Next



When I heard Jasper Conran was designing for Next I was excited to see what he’d come up with. And I’m not disappointed. This is a lovely, largely colour-block collection incorporating a range of stylish wooden furniture pieces and seating.

When it comes to high street design, these Conran pieces are certainly elevating the offering from Next.

Classily Conran

Collagerie for Zara Home



This collection from fashion force Collagerie (if you’re not familiar – the two founders were fashion directors at British Vogue), is filled with irresistible mix and match accessories. Described as “minimalism meets maximalism and simple meets stylish” the colours are bold but never brash.

Fancy something a bit different?

Carefully curated

Kate Watson Smyth at Graphenstone

Who doesn’t love an Italian paint collection? Mad About The House interior journalist, Kate Watson Smythe, has teamed up with Graphenstone to create a colour palette inspired by her house in Turin. And it’s simply divine, offering endless combinations that work perfectly in harmony.

A fabulous cohesive collection if you’re nervous about identifying tones that work beautifully together.

Inspired by Italy

A host of designers for Floor Story

Floor Story have teamed up with an almost overwhelming number of designers from across a spectrum of disciplines. The result? Capsule collections of rugs and runners that wow.

From Adam Nathaniel Furman’s ‘3D’ designs, to stunning shapes inspired by Diane Bresson’s printmaking. Colour wheels from Kitty Joseph, to ‘tribal pop’ graphics from built environment painter Camille Walala.

There’s even a collection from fashion great Zandra Rhodes.

What’s your floor story?

A note about fast fashion

We can sometimes associate large retail chains with the idea of fast fashion and over consumption.

And this is something I struggle with.

While I love that these collaborations make designer items more accessible, I worry a little about the sustainability aspects.

But my beliefs remain the same.

Whether buying a one off bespoke item or a designer piece from a high street collection, it’s important to be mindful of what we bring into our homes.

I strive to only buy things I truly love and plan to keep for a long time. And I try to encourage my clients to do the same.

I hope you’ve found this interesting and you’re inspired to head off to your local high street to check out some of these collaborations.

Let me know what you find.

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See you in a fortnight,