H&M’s stoneware collection rivals Denby

H&M’s stoneware collection rivals Denby – but starts from just £4.99

Expect textured finishes and reactive-glaze tableware from this collection - (H&M)

If you’re looking for a seasonal homeware spruce up, there’s no need to break the bank, as high street staples and supermarkets have all you might need. M&S has released a homeware collection that looks like it’s straight out of Soho Home, while Asda’s lamps start from £10 but look so much more expensive. Now H&M’s new stoneware collection has caught my eye with it’s Denby-style tableware that starts from just £4.99.

The lineup features mugs in muted hues, reactive-glaze vases and ceramic serving bowls that look similar to the much-loved (and pricier) pieces from Denby, which is known for its durable hand-crafted ceramics. The artisan charm of Denby’s designs make them highly sought after, so it’s no surprise other brands are looking to rival the Derbyshire-based company.

Traditional craftsmanship is having a moment. In our roundup of the best affordable homeware, interiors expert Rosie Gangar explained that “with most of us living such digitised lives, we're seeing a revival of traditional craftsmanship, be it hand-painted ceramics, hand-turned woodwork, hand-blown glass or hand-dyed or hand-woven textiles, like Loewe’s cult teapots.”

With prices starting at just £4.99, the H&M collection is a great place to start when experimenting with this aesthetic.

For crockery that looks straight out of a trendy independent cafe, the reactive-glaze stoneware mug (£4.99, Hm.com) will elevate your morning coffee. There’s also a stoneware matcha mug (£6.99, Hm.com), which comes in stone, light grey as well as forest green colourways, and a set of four handleless mugs that are beautifully rustic looking (£24, Hm.com).

To complete your tableware, there are matching plates (£34.99, Hm.com) and bowls (£24.99, Hm.com) that have a reactive-glaze effect similar to that of Denby’s ‘halo glaze’ pieces. While for true matcha-lovers, H&M has you covered with its set that has a spouted bowl, tea cup and whisk holder, so you can prepare the drink from scratch (£24.99, Hm.com).

Away from the dining table, a collection of vases (£14.99, Hm.com), serving bowls (£34.99, Hm.com), and plant pots with saucers (£34.99, Hm.com) bring a soft elevation to any room.