12 new-in anti-trend homeware buys from M&S I'm recommending to all my friends for a timeless, yet stylish home
If you're in the mood for something classic and chic, these home accessories are it
In a world where new micro-interior trends seem to take off every 24 hours, it can be refreshing to take a break from the sardine motifs and primary colours with a distinctly anti-trend collection. M&S's new range for spring and summer is one of the best home decor collections I've seen for pieces that will outlive the current trend cycle.
By anti-trend, I mean a collection with longevity that defies trends. M&S's minimalist range is the perfect example of this, championing gorgeous wooden finishes, a neutral colour palette and pretty detailing. Yes, you'll find nods to current home decor trends here and there in a midcentury touch or bobbin detail, but overall it's focused on classic styles that have proven their staying power.
These timeless pieces are the foundation of a stylish home, and will evolve with your personal style over time. The M&S burl brass inlay table lamp is one piece I recommend to all my friends as a future classic that will work in both maximalist and minimalist schemes. For the bedroom, I'm also considering investing in the pure cotton large waffle bedding set for a refreshing modern spin on the classic white bedding.
Here are 12 new-in M&S pieces I'm recommending to all my friends that will ensure they always have a stylish home.
The M&S homeware range is looking amazing right now. We'd even go as far as to question whether M&S is the new Soho Home, but without the price tag.
Any one of these pieces is a worthy investment that will still be scoring big style points in five years.
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Rebecca Knight has been the Editor on the Ideal Home Website since 2025; previously, she was the Deputy Digital Editor from 2022. She has a Master's degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London and has been writing about homes and interiors for 7 years. Her expertise lies in DIY projects, home decor trends and spotting the latest high street homeware buys that are about to go viral. She bought her first home in London last year and is currently renovating it (on a budget).