Tan France just released the most stylish homeware and furniture collection inspired by his roots – these are his favourite pieces he already has at home
‘Using my two cultural touch points felt like the right jumping off point’
Queer Eye fans buckle up! Tan France has released his first collection of furniture and homeware, created in collaboration with Castlery. The Tan France x Castlery range includes 18 products, each designed by Tan himself in partnership with the furniture brand.
While Tan is known primarily as the fashion expert and stylist on the popular TV show Queer Eye, he’s been active in the home and interiors space, too, especially since renovating his gorgeous Salt Lake City home, all documented in detail by Architectural Digest – from Tan’s choice of kitchen worktops to the exact paint shades in every room. So a full homeware collection designed by Tan is an exciting prospect – and one that did not disappoint as it’s stylish, unique and full of thoughtful details.
The range is already available to shop online now, but as a fan of Tan's home already, I couldn't resist asking him which pieces he’s most obsessed with and which already have a place in his home.
What to expect from the range
Tan’s British-Pakistani heritage was the main source of inspiration behind the look and the motifs of the pieces. ‘The scalloped details from South Asia and England are something that I saw dotted around my house, but also around the UK on what were traditional English buildings,’ Tan told Ideal Home. ‘That was the main inspiration behind the collection. I wanted the collection to feel so singular. One that could truly have only been created by me, so using my two cultural touch points felt like the right jumping off point.’
These references are obvious in everything from the engravings on the legs of the Anaya tea table - that’s right, no coffee table here - to the shape of the Anika table lamp and the aforementioned scalloping of the Rayan mirror.
Originally from Singapore, Castlery (much like Tan) is a very international brand. So the partnership was a good fit for both sides. ‘Before I joined them for the collaboration, I went to visit their store in Singapore to make sure I loved the quality and that this was going to be the right fit for me. I'm over the moon with how it all went. They agreed to let me design whatever I wanted to, as opposed to selecting new colours and fabrics of what they already make, which was a major plus point for me,’ Tan says.
Tan’s top pieces
Even though Tan has designed every single piece in the range and therefore loves them all, of course, there are a handful of products that stand out even in his eyes, including the iconic-looking modular sofa called the Kagan sofa, defined by wood panel inserts and carved, vintage-style wooden legs.
‘I am obsessed with my lamp. I think it's the perfect balance of play and sophistication to bring newness to any space. And I'm crazy about my sofa. I think the wooden details make it feel so darn unique. I have the lamps in my home already and love them. I also have the side table which I think is stunning,’ Tan says.
Crafted from coloured glass - one of the biggest lighting trends of the moments - available in three different colourways and featuring a curvacious shape, this table lamp is the star of the collection.
As already mentioned, this sofa is so special thanks to its wooden detailing. But since Castlery is an expert when it comes to modular sofas, it also comes in various configurations, as well as individual modules to create your own.
This sofa side table is the perfect small living room idea. It's space-saving but also a super stylish and considered piece thanks to the bobbin-esque leg.
I just loved the idea of a tea table over a coffee table! But equally, the engravings on the legs inspired by South Asian architecture make this piece stand out. And it comes in a rectangular version, too.
Framed in solid rubberwood, this mirror will elevate any wall and space, whether it's above a fireplace or in the hallway. The domed shape and scalloped detailing are simply beautiful.
Cushions like these are perfect for adding a little extra texture and subtle pattern into a space to make it look more interesting and layered.
But he predicts it will likely be the home accessories that will be the most popular with customers, the Anika table lamp included, of course. ‘I think the accessories will be the most popular as they’re easy to style, add pops of interest and are really well priced,’ he concludes.
