How to dress your home in favourite fashion brands with top products from River Island, French Connection and H&M — but which came out on top?
From River Island to H&M, find out who we rated as the best high street homeware retailer
MOST major fashion chains also now sell stylish accessories to dress your HOME.
River Island launches its first interiors line tomorrow, while H&M recently expanded its home range. Here, interior designer Faye Robinson-Hey gives LYNSEY CLARKE her verdict on five high-street homeware brands and rates each one.
Key to products
- River Island - Red
- French Connection - Blue
- Monsoon - Yellow
- Zara Home - White
- H&M - Green
River Island 4.5/5
FAYE SAYS: “River Island has pulled out all the stops. Its collection extends beyond accessories to tables, pouffes and rugs. Much of the range has a vibrant, opulent look – the luxe gold and metallic furniture, like the lantern and tables, are my favourites. Priced mid-range, it is great for injecting pops of colour into rooms.”
1. Lantern, £45
2. Set of two hexagonal tables, £85
3. Photo frame, £15
4. Marble and gold metal tray, £45
5. Flower vase, £30
6. Marble topped candle, £15
7. Pink glass candle, £8
8. Gold print cushion, £25
- River Island's new homeware collection will be available online soon at
French Connection 5/5
FAYE SAYS: “This range focuses on natural rustic materials like leather, wood and even cowhide. It has a very relaxed vintage vibe that would suit a New York loft-inspired apartment. The prices are higher than other retailers’ but the quality, shades and patterns are timeless.”
9. Cowhide candles, £14 (small) and £19 (large) -
10. Large poppy field rug, £155 -
11. Driftwood stool, £95 -
12. Copper wire small bottle, £25 -
13. Hammered wine glass, £7 each -
14. Hammered mango tray, £20 -
15. Woven diamond cushion, £34 -
16. Cream/black cushion, £30 -
17. Framed print, £58 -
Monsoon 4/5
FAYE SAYS: “It is an eclectic range and, unlike some of the other high street homeware brands which play it safe when it comes to colour, Monsoon has gone bold and bright. If you’re looking for a bohemian max look, this is for you, but the price point is higher than average.”
18. Pineapple candlesticks, £20 -
19. Leather pouffe, £150 -
20. Round photo frame, £12 -
21. Feather trinket tray, £9 -
22. White sequin cushion, £40 -
23. Grey/mustard cushion, £35 -
24. Green coin cushion, £40 -
25. Vintage wooden tray, £60 -
26. Wall mirror, £30 -
Zara 3.5/5
FAYE SAYS: “Theree is a subtle, pared-back colour palette and sophisticated, clean feel about Zara’s homeware range. It would suit contemporary homes with a sleek, stylish feel. When I look at the broad range of accessories, I think of a chic Ibiza villa.
"The ceramic ware is the best on the high street and would give a rustic twist to a modern home. I love the textured vase and coral tealight holder.The pieces are good quality and vary in price. This is one of the more established interiors brands.”
27. Black metal vase, £29.99 -
28. Coral tealight holder, £15.99 -
29. Textured ceramic vase, £29.99 -
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H&M 5/5
FAYE SAYS: “H&M has stayed true to its Swedish roots with its minimalist and sleek homeware range. Where it is lacking in furniture, it makes up in its superb range of home-styling accessories.
“Look out for stylish patterns and prints, and grab affordable staples such as the jacquard weave rug and stoneware vase. Great for those looking for gender-neutral decor rather than overly feminine.”
30. Black stoneware vase, £17.99 -
31. Scented candle, £12.99 -
32. Gold candlestick holders, £8.99 (small) and £12.99 (large) -
33. Jacquard weave cotton rug, £24.99 -
Styled by Faye Robinson-Hey of Yorkshire based (@robinson_king_interiors).