John Lewis Spring Summer 2026 homewares

A softer season, new brands, and what really stood out at the John Lewis Spring/Summer 2026 press show

The curves of the furniture at John Lewis Spring Summer 2026 Homeware Trends: Colours, Texture and Shape — Curves are a big trend in interiors right now. Just look at the arms on this armchair

When I first walked into the Spring Summer 2026 press show at John Lewis, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure how much product there was going to be on show.

We’ve all been to those press shows where there are tons of fashions, loads of beauty and then only a couple of interior bits… and that’s it. And while that’s okay, it can be a bit frustrating. I want to see everything.

This press launch delivered.

There was a lot to take in. Five key looks, clearly defined, but all sitting together really beautifully. And the first thing that I noticed was the colour.

The colours felt surprisingly autumnal.

Muted, earthy, calm. And for spring and summer, that’s quite unusual, isn’t it? Normally, we expect something brighter, more obvious, more energetic. But this was gentle. Grown-up. Quietly confident.

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Then I started to notice the shape.

Furniture, accessories, even the wood itself. No sharp edges, no hard angles. Every piece felt softened, rounded, almost like it was designed to wrap around you and give you a big hug. Even glass tables and bedside drawers had smoothed edges rather than squared-off forms. It all felt very intentional.

Texture played a huge role too. Bouclé, weave, string, velvet cushions with canvas edges, layered materials. Every surface seemed to scream “stroke me!” It wasn’t just about how things looked, but how they might feel when you actually live with them. Everything held together beautifully.

Rugs worth lingering over

We all know JL is a real go-to destination for rugs, and I can absolutely see why. Those hanging on display and in all the room sets had really lovely textures and finishes that are versatile and usable.

They’ve also already got their outdoor ranges out, which are on sale now. Parasols, furniture, pieces that blur that indoor-outdoor line beautifully. There was one parasol in particular that stopped me in my tracks. Practical, yes, but also genuinely stylish. Stripes and fringing all the way!

Retro, but softened

Then there was a familiar retro vibe, reworked in a way that feels very now.

One of the press team was telling me how modern and fresh one of the designs felt. And while I completely see why, I couldn’t help thinking, … I’ve seen this before. Proper 70s vibes – like when I was a kid (totally showing my age now!) – but in the best way.

There was a metal-legged table with a frosted brown glass top that felt like a real nod to that era. I’m sure we had one of these when I was little. And some cute lights that genuinely looked like tiny flying saucers. Retro brown colours, yes. But done in a way that feels now rather than a throwback.

Cute lamps that look like UFO's at the John Lewis Press Launch — Totally retro. These table lamps look like mini flying saucers

Familiar brands, thoughtfully brought together

What was useful to see was the mix of brands available in store and how they sit alongside the John Lewis collections.

Brands like Neptune and The Conran Shop were shown alongside names such as Roundhouse and Shleep, – brands you may not have known were available.

In case you’ve never been to a press launch – seeing everything in one place makes it easier to understand how these pieces can be mixed, whether you’re sourcing for a shoot or buying for your own home. The products fit comfortably with the John Lewis ranges, but they’re also just really desirable in their own right.

One collection that really stood out was by collaboration designer Anine Cecilie Iversen. She’s created a beautiful range of textiles and homewares, including rugs and cushions through to china. There were delicate teacups and saucers, teapots, scalloped footed fruit bowls, lamps and lampshades, as well as smaller pieces like toiletry bags.

Neptune furniture at John Lewis Spring Summer 2026 Homeware Trends: Colours, Texture and Shape — Neptune furniture – always efforlessly stylish.

The Conran shop at the John Lewis Press Launch — The Conran Shop brining the sunshine with these plastic chairs

From a styling point of view, this show was ace.

These are pieces that will shoot well. Curves soften a space, texture adds depth, and the muted palette means everything’s on trend. That makes them easy to work with, whether you’re writing a feature or pulling together a set for a shoot.

But they also really work for real homes. These are the kinds of pieces you’ll want to live with day to day. They’re easy to layer, easy to mix into existing schemes, and they won’t date quickly. Thoughtful, well-made, and quietly confident , which is exactly why they’ll appeal just as much to stylists planning shoots as anyone looking to buy something they’ll love for years.

This fits very neatly into what I’ve been noticing more broadly too. A move towards softer interiors. Less noise. More tactility. Shapes that comfort rather than dominate.

So if you’re wondering what’s coming into store, most as already landed. And it’s well worth seeing in person.

Get your coat on. Time to head out.