Discover Barker and Stonehouse’s new SS26 looks as it marks 80 years in design

Barker and Stonehouse is looking ahead to SS26 with a set of new interior looks that feel both current and considered.

But this latest drop also lands at a big moment for the brand. 2026 marks 80 years since the retailer first opened its doors, adding a sense of heritage to what is otherwise a forward-looking collection.

Founded in 1946 by RAF servicemen Charles Barker and Alex Stonehouse, the business began with a simple idea - to create well-made furniture that would stand the test of time. Eight decades on, that same thinking still underpins everything it does.

Now, the new season collections build on that legacy, offering four distinct directions for how homes are evolving right now.

The first is Modern Minded, a look rooted in minimalism but softened with warmth. Neutral palettes take centre stage, from soft beige through to deeper chocolate tones, while curved silhouettes and mixed materials bring in contrast. It’s pared-back, but not cold - more about creating calm, liveable spaces than strict minimalism.

Barker and Stonehouse Lomax sofa, Lomax footstool

Barker and Stonehouse Sumida sideboard, Tolliver armchair

Barker and Stonehouse Corvus dining table, Abraham dining chair

Then there’s Spirited Scandi, which pushes things in a more playful direction. Scandi design is still there, but it’s been reworked. Instead of pale woods and grey tones, the palette shifts towards ochre, burnt orange and soft sage, with more texture and personality layered in. It’s less about restraint, more about character.

Barker and Stonehouse Connie sofa, Burano coffee table

Barker and Stonehouse Wray armchair, Thorne side table

Barker and Stonehouse Tasso dining table, Beck dining chair

Country Escape leans fully into comfort. Pattern-on-pattern, florals, and traditional shapes all come together to create spaces that feel relaxed and lived-in. It’s a move away from stark interiors, towards something softer and more expressive, where cohesion comes through colour rather than matching everything perfectly.

Barker and Stonehouse X English Heritage Clover sofa

Kingswear King bed frame

And finally, Club Classics brings in a more retro, design-led feel. Think rich woods, leather, velvet and earthy tones, with a clear nod to 70s-inspired shapes. It’s about investing in pieces that feel timeless but still have a bit of presence.

Barker and Stonehouse Ledbury sofa, Ledbury snuggle chair, Castile coffee table

Barker and Stonehouse Odine barstool

Barker and Stonehouse Tiros dining table, Semeru armchair, Savernake bookcase

Across all four, there’s a clear shift. Homes are becoming more layered, more personal, and less focused on rigid trends.

That idea isn’t new for Barker and Stonehouse. Over the past 80 years, the brand has evolved alongside how people actually live, rather than chasing short-term styles - from post-war practicality through to today’s more individual approach to interiors.

Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the business continues to balance that heritage with a more modern way of thinking, from in-house design to a growing focus on sustainability and long-lasting materials.

The SS26 collections feel like a continuation of that. Not a reset, but a refinement. And at 80 years in, that kind of consistency is kind of the point.