The autumn/winter period is a unique time in the interior design calendar. As we say farewell to those long summer evenings, with hours spent entertaining in the garden or holidaying abroad, we welcome back the importance of home. Gathering around the table, squishing onto the sofa, enjoying a hot soak; being indoors again reframes the way we see our interiors and what could do with a reset for the season ahead.
A brand that knows all about this is Rowen & Wren. Founded in the UK and keen to celebrate British craftsmanship, their ethos is all about doing things slowly and properly, embracing natural materials and designing with a sense of nostalgia. You could say their pieces have an old soul, even if you're the first one to use them. How does that translate for the cooler months? Think deliciously cosy Welsh blankets that would look at home in a rural cottage, and terracotta platters that are ideal for serving up a Sunday roast.
We've already curated a list of cold weather homeware updates from Rowen & Wren that'll work for your kitchen table, make your bedroom cosier and bring a little winter magic to your space.
10 things to buy from Rowen & Wren
‘Tis the season of the quaint quilted blanket. We’ve covered this trend several times, singing the praises of nostalgic throws that never really go out of fashion and look lovely layered on a bed end for a finishing touch. Rowen & Wren's Elsie Woollen Blanket is crafted from 100% pure new wool in Scotland, sporting a softly-toned, checked pattern. Meanwhile, textile maker Lucy Strawson's handmade eye pillows use a quilting technique for a similar feel, also adding texture and character to a bedroom.
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Goldilocks would love the Clandon Pleated Sofa; it's not too big, not too small, but just right for bedrooms, dressing rooms or hallways - anywhere with a gap big enough for some stylish seating. Crafted from linen, its pleated skirt adds a little whimsy. But, if a sofa (no matter how petite) is too much of a commitment right now, take a peruse at the Ottilie Frilled Stool, which also features a pretty trim.
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Don't have time for a seasonal overhaul? Sometimes a few small, well-chosen pieces can be enough to brighten a space and bring in a new mood. It could even be something as simple as your morning coffee: these striped espresso mugs are handmade in South East London by ceramicist Lily Pearmain and offer an aesthetic update to your kitchen cupboard. For winter evenings, there's nothing like candlelight and Rowen & Wren has plenty of options to choose from, whether that be a mounted wall candle sconce or a rustic, brass holder for your coffee table.
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