Habitat's Best-Selling Morris & Co. Collaboration Is Back — and This Time, For the First Time, It Includes Tableware
And dare I say, it's giving Dolce&Gabbana in the best possible way
Habitat's long-running collaboration with design house Morris & Co. sells out season after season. It's not super Livingetc, leaning a lot more traditional with its British heritage roots, but it's hard to deny the appeal of William Morris' iconic patterns. That said, a throw here, a cushion there — there is something quite nostalgic and comforting about modern heritage style, and Habitat makes it very easy to bring home.
But perhaps the most exciting thing about this latest autumn/winter collection is that this time, for the first time, it extends to the table. And while you'll find some of the most popular prints (including Apple and Leicester), it's the inky-blue Lodden dinnerware range that's captured my attention most. Reimagining the hand-printed 1883 archival fabric, it echoes William Morris' experiments with indigo at the time, and dare I say, channels a bit of 'Dolce&Gabbana' with its high-contrast, blue-and-white, Majolica-inspired print.
I'm imagining them right now on a crisp white tablecloth with silverware, but honestly, I could also see these pretty plates hung on the wall as decoration. Aside from that, the Leicester Jacquard Throw has such a beautiful texture; the Inky Blue Seat Cushions are the perfect piece for the transitional season (salvage your outdoor dining plans after a light sprinkle); and I'm super impressed that both bolster cushions have prints on both sides (as opposed to a linen backing) — trust me, that makes them look way more expensive.
When it comes to buying dinnerware, £60 for 12 pieces is a bargain any way you look at it. This stoneware set includes four dinner plates, four side plates, and four bowls, and is both dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
Honestly, I'd hang this throw on the wall. Its jacquard weave gives it such depth, while the fringe trim feels like an expensive-looking finish. Its 100% cotton, machine washable, and feels like the perfect palette for autumn.
I only wished these seat cushions were around for summer — sitting outdoors is fun, but outdoor furniture is hard, but these are the perfect solution. Plus, if there's been a recent sprinkle, these'll save your trousers (and plans).
This pattern feels a little more quintessential country, but in the right setting, it could fit a more modern aesthetic. Layered with the other blue-and-white plates in this collection, it'll add contrast and pattern-play.
Whether it's a water jug on the table or a vase for flowers, this large carafe is such a versatile piece. Its rim is slightly scalloped, its handle hand-painted, and the finish slightly speckled, giving it a handmade, artisanal feel.
Featuring William Morris' pretty Honeysuckle & Tulip print, my favorite detail about this tablecloth is the contrast salvage trim that's designed to make it feel more 'archival'. That said, it's conveniently machine washable.
This set of napkins gives you the best of a bunch: William Morris' iconic Honeysuckle, Tulip, Leicester, and Apple prints. I wouldn't be surprised if they cause arguments at the dinner table!
Morris & Co. striking Hyacinth fabric, a skirt, hot-pink piping, and hidden storage — there is a lot to love about this sweet footstool. And if you like this pattern, there's also a new headboard in it, too.
Anything that gives me more for less tends to get my attention, and these fabric placemats are reversible, featuring William Morris' Leicester and Honeysuckle and Tulip botanical prints. They're 100% cotton, too.
As I mentioned, the fact this bolster cushion continues William Morris' Apple print in a 100% cotton chenille on both sides, and for just £22, is very impressive. It's so much more expensive looking.
If you're looking for something sweeter and more charming, this bolster cushion is 100% cotton, and is finished in a pretty, pale blue Oxford edge, which rounds it out so nicely. Plus, it's machine washable.
In my opinion, table runners are criminally overlooked. The perfect way to add a pop of contrast to your table setting. I love how it layers with the navy tablecloth underneath, but it would look just as good on a timber table.
The even better news? As far as I can tell, there are still more designs to come, with a few pieces marked as 'coming soon', so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, why not look into how designers make a traditional style work in modern interiors, in a way that feels authentic, not pastiche — sometimes it's as simple as incorporating certain color palettes, floral motifs, and textures.
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