I'd Thought Rowen & Wren Might Be a Bit Too 'Classic' for My Taste, but I've Just Added Its Entire Spring Collection to My Shopping Cart

It's heritage meets contemporary style, packaged up in pretty dinner plates and striped seat cushions

Rotating GIF of different images of charming gardens and garden decor. There is a grassy backyard with iron chairs that have red striped pillows, a close-up shot of a decorated table, and a round bistro table with glassware on it.
(Image credit: Rowen and Wren)

When it comes to design styles, I've always considered Rowen & Wren to be more traditional-leaning; elegant and refined, with more heritage sensibilities — at least for my contemporary taste, anyway. But why then, when its new Spring/Summer collection was brought to my attention, did I add almost everything straight to my shopping cart?

The brand is dedicated to handcrafted pieces. Ceramics are made by artisans from around the UK, dinner plates are crafted in southern Italy, and its new upholstery collection — where every piece is handcrafted in the UK by experienced makers — supports local skills and long-held furniture-making traditions. They're the sort of homewares that'll tap straight into the trend for homes filled with character and charm.

So, whether you need a unique piece to finish off your spring table decor or are sourcing a bigger ticket item (can I suggest a new marble bistro table?), safe to say Rowen & Wren may have to be added to my list of favorite home decor brands to shop from. Below, I've shared what I think would work in a more contemporary space.

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Olivia Wolfe
Design Writer

Olivia Wolfe is a Design Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.