If you’re a fan of the American sitcom Friends, when you hear Pottery Barn, you will undoubtedly think of the apothecary table Rachel buys for her and Phoebe’s apartment – and the identical one bought by Ross that reveals Rachel’s secret (that it is not, in fact, from a flea market). This episode cemented the beloved US homeware brand in our collective consciousness and made us long for our very own piece of Pottery Barn. While one-off finds from markets and antiques fairs are a charming idea (Phoebe is not wrong there), new collections from high-street brands offer endless inspiration for our interiors – and the perfect excuse to invest in a new piece or two.
Pottery barn’s new autumn collection, which launches in the UK this month, is everything we had hoped for: classic yet contemporary, stylish yet timeless, and very well made. It is easy to see why it has attracted such a loyal American following over the past 70 years. Covering all rooms of the house, the collection reflects four key seasonal aesthetics, with something to suit every taste – from wonderfully whimsical forest prints to pared-back wooden furniture and soft furnishings in a range of appealing prints. Whether you are looking for a new bed frame (we particularly love the contemporary four-posters) or the perfect finishing touch, you are sure to find something that works perfectly and blends seamlessly with your existing schemes.
To see the collection in person, head to the West Elm store on London’s Tottenham Court Road in October, where Pottery Barn will be running a month-long pop-up shop – expect queues round the block. The Pottery Barn UK launch will also introduce the company’s complimentary design services to customers looking for personalised styling advice both at home and online.
Excitingly, the UK website is already live, so you can browse to your heart’s content right now. Perhaps you’ll discover your ideal coffee table, a chic new bedding set or the comfiest sofa to complete your living room. Here are our favourite pieces so far to inspire your wish list.
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