Design Spotlight: Natural Materials

21 November 2024

Habitat’s latest collections take inspiration from the natural world to freshen up homes this autumn, winter season. Spotlighting raffia detailing, oak finishes and solid wood accents, furniture and lighting in the range promotes an uplifting yet calming aesthetic. Subtle design elements including exposed joinery, bobbin motifs and handwoven rattan elevate the collections and add a tactile quality to each piece. Craftsmanship remains an integral component of Habitat's design philosophy, with the 28-strong in-house studio developing unique pieces alongside specialist craftspeople and manufacturers.

"We continue to be incredibly proud to work with and inspired by the specialist teams of craftspeople and manufacturers who collaborate with our talented in-house designers to develop unique and design-led pieces each season and help us to enrich our products with great stories. Many of our bedding and textile products incorporate natural dyeing techniques for earthy tones and softer palettes. We make product using traditional processes such as hand turned and carved woods across our furniture, hand slip cast ceramics, fired in Portugal, and many of our new lighting designs are created from hand blown glassware." ​ ​
​Andrew Tanner, Habitat Head of Design

TABLES

1.Habitat x Morris & Co. Canterbury Oak Side Table, £95, 2.Habitat Pasadena Side Table - Natural, £65, 3.Habitat Max Oak Bedside Table - Oak, £160, 4.Habitat Jericho Side Table - Natural, £120, 5.Habitat Cornelia Coffee Table - Oak, £250, 6.Habitat Hazel Side Table - Natural, £80, 7.Habitat Barnwell Side Table - Natural, £90, 8.Habitat 60 Hana Bedside - Oak, £140, 9.Habitat Kaya Side Table - Natural, £65
1.Habitat x Morris & Co. Canterbury Oak Side Table, £95, 2.Habitat Pasadena Side Table - Natural, £65, 3.Habitat Max Oak Bedside Table - Oak, £160, 4.Habitat Jericho Side Table - Natural, £120, 5.Habitat Cornelia Coffee Table - Oak, £250, 6.Habitat Hazel Side Table - Natural, £80, 7.Habitat Barnwell Side Table - Natural, £90, 8.Habitat 60 Hana Bedside - Oak, £140, 9.Habitat Kaya Side Table - Natural, £65
“Our furniture celebrates the timeless beauty of natural wood grain, with our expertly crafted oak pieces taking centre stage this season. Solid oak is a true investment in quality, renowned for its durability and rich character. The warm, ashy blonde hue of our oak complements a variety of design aesthetics, from Scandinavian minimalism to being stylishly timeless. This furniture is built to last a lifetime, becoming a cherished heirloom that enriches your home for generations to come.” ​ ​
​David Hutcheson, Habitat Senior Furniture Designer

SEATING

1.Habitat Barnwell Oak Tall Stool - Natural, £70, 2.Habitat Abby Rattan Chair - Natural, £95, 3.Habitat x Morris & Co. Canterbury Spindle Armchair - Oak, £290, 4.Habitat Faro Pair of Woven Oak Bar Stools – Natural, £180, 5.Habitat Scottie Solid Oak Dining Bench, £195, 6.Habitat Wyatt Rattan Chair – Natural, £160, 7.Habitat Faro Woven Paper Rope and Oak Accent Chair - Natural, £160
1.Habitat Barnwell Oak Tall Stool - Natural, £70, 2.Habitat Abby Rattan Chair - Natural, £95, 3.Habitat x Morris & Co. Canterbury Spindle Armchair - Oak, £290, 4.Habitat Faro Pair of Woven Oak Bar Stools – Natural, £180, 5.Habitat Scottie Solid Oak Dining Bench, £195, 6.Habitat Wyatt Rattan Chair – Natural, £160, 7.Habitat Faro Woven Paper Rope and Oak Accent Chair - Natural, £160

LIGHTING

1.Habitat Emillius 41x51cm Rattan Pendant Shade - Natural, £75, 2.Habitat Pebble Mango Wood Table Lamp - Natural and White, £32, 3.Habitat Bobbin 55cm Ash Wood Stick Table Lamp - Natural, £45, 4.Habitat Jute 30x45cm Oversized Easy Fit Lampshade - Natural, £40, 6.Habitat Bamboo 21x40cm 2 Tier Shade - Natural, £40, 6.Habitat Bobbin Mango Wood Floor Lamp Base - Walnut, £60, 7.Habitat Malaren Rubber Wood Tapered Floor Lamp - Natural, £65, 8.Habitat Wicker Pear 49cm Rattan Table Lamp - Natural, £38, 9.Habitat Salto Beige Raffia Drum Lampshade - 40cm, £20
1.Habitat Emillius 41x51cm Rattan Pendant Shade - Natural, £75, 2.Habitat Pebble Mango Wood Table Lamp - Natural and White, £32, 3.Habitat Bobbin 55cm Ash Wood Stick Table Lamp - Natural, £45, 4.Habitat Jute 30x45cm Oversized Easy Fit Lampshade - Natural, £40, 6.Habitat Bamboo 21x40cm 2 Tier Shade - Natural, £40, 6.Habitat Bobbin Mango Wood Floor Lamp Base - Walnut, £60, 7.Habitat Malaren Rubber Wood Tapered Floor Lamp - Natural, £65, 8.Habitat Wicker Pear 49cm Rattan Table Lamp - Natural, £38, 9.Habitat Salto Beige Raffia Drum Lampshade - 40cm, £20

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About Habitat

Since its revolutionary beginnings in 1964, Habitat has made outstanding design for the home accessible to all by bringing thoughtful, inventive and affordable furniture and homewares to the UK. This year, Habitat celebrates its 60th anniversary and today customers can find Habitat’s high quality, affordable home products online at Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat, as well as in selected Sainsbury’s and Argos stores. Habitat is led by Product Director Hannah Mallett and is proud to fly the flag of British design with a talented in house-design studio comprising over 20 experts in their own fields from ceramicists and illustrators, to upholstery specialists and print designers.

STOCKISTS

Habitat is widely available online at Habitat, Argos and Sainsbury's as well as in selected Argos and Sainsbury’s stores. Habitat's new Digital Showroom in Milton Keynes, features almost 300 top-requested home and furniture products, offers an immersive experience through 'Go In-Store' technology, allowing customers to explore and receive expert advice via video or chat services on Argos and Habitat.

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