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Daisy Lester

This homeware brand is known for its chic upholstery – here’s why interior designers love it

The upholestry collection is a masterclass in understated design - (Rowen & Wren)

Is the arrival of spring making you crave a refresh of your interiors? With endless online brands just a click away, knowing where to start with an interiors revamp isn’t always easy. Appealing to both designers and design-savvy shoppers, Rowen & Wren is as good a place to start as any.

Known for its distinctive pieces that elevate everyday living, the brand works mainly with natural materials like brass, glass, oak, linen and cotton. Its furniture and soft furnishings are designed with longevity in mind. Think minimal, understated and soft, earthy tones that avoid passing trends.

Craftsmanship is central to the brand, with pieces made by skilled British makers and weavers. From cushions and curtains to coffee tables and armchairs, everything feels carefully thought through and regularly appears on interior Pinterest boards.

Founded by Lucy Uren and Graeme Purdy, a couple with backgrounds in textiles and retail, the brand’s attention to detail comes through in both its designs and editorial imagery. A quick browse on the website is enough to make you want to rethink your entire home.

Sitting at the mid-range point, Rowen & Wren is a favourite among interior designers looking for luxury that doesn’t blow the bank. “It can sometimes be challenging to find high-quality, long-lasting furniture at an accessible price point, but Rowen & Wren strike that balance beautifully,” Rosie Gangar, interior designer and GANGAR founder, says. “The wooden detailing is especially impressive and speaks to the care behind each design.”

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Rowen & Wren’s British upholstery collection highlights the brand at its best. Designed in-house with a focus on comfort, durability and craftsmanship, each piece is made to order using traditional methods. From striped sofas to soft velvet armchairs, the range blends classic and contemporary design.

True to the brand’s ethos, the upholstery comes in a calming colour palette of natural and heritage fabrics, including linen, cotton and wool. FSC wooden frames and generously filled cushions ensure the furniture isn’t just style over substance. Here’s everything we’re shopping from Rowen & Wren’s interior designer-approved upholstery collection.

Rowen & Wren Remy sofa, three seater, heritage green stripe

(Rowen & Wren)

Rowen & Wren’s is famous for its striped upholstery. Adding vintage flair to your home, the Remy design is a three seater with a heritage green stripe finish. Featuring a sustainably sourced hardwood frame with turned legs in aged oak, the antique brass castors add the final flourish. Also available as a two seater, there are numerous other fabrics and patterns to choose from.

Rowen & Wren Clandon armchair, sage stripe

(Rowen & Wren)

This sage stripe armchair instantly adds character to a corner of your home. Designed with elegant curves and piped detailing, the vintage-inspired piece features a beech or birch frame, depending on the season. Complete with turned front legs, the armchair can also be upholstered in cotton and wool fabrics.

Rowen & Wren Remy sofa, two seater, dark olive velvet

(Rowen & Wren)

Sophisticated and stylish, this two seater sofa is finished in a luxurious dark olive velvet fabric. The hardwood frame is handmade and sustainably sourced, with turned legs in an aged oak finish. Offering cloud-like comfort thanks to a foam filling and feather jacketed cushions, the sofa boasts neat scrolled arms.

Rowen & Wren Edmund footstool, large, heritage green stripe

(Rowen & Wren)

A lovely centrepiece for your living room or bedroom, Rowen & Wren’s Edmund footstool boasts the brand’s signature heritage stripe upholestry. Whether placed in front of a sofa or at the end of a bed, the bench features delicate turned legs and is available in various finishes and fabrics.

Rowen & Wren Abington armchair, ecru linen

(Rowen & Wren)

Leaning into a quiet luxury look, Rowen & Wren’s Abington armchair comes in a minimalist ecru linen finish. Alternatively, you can covet the elegant design is the brand’s signature heritage stripe or neutral wool finishes. Characterised by elegant scrolled arms and stylish accents, the armchair boasts timeless aged oak legs and a feather filled bolster cushion for extra comfort appeal.

Rowen & Wren Remy sofa, three seater, plaster pink linen

(Rowen & Wren)

Rowen & Wren’s three seater sofa comes in a perfectly moody plaster pink linen finish. With pillow comfort thanks to foam core filling and a feather jacket, the sofa is finished with scrolled arms and low turned legs. Available in various fabrics and finishes, you can tailor the piece to your home.

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