Habitat

Habitat (www.habitat.co.uk) Since 1964, Habitat has been challenging the way we think about our living space. Thanks to Terence Conran, a young furniture designer and restaurateur with a vision, it was out with the dark, heavy furniture of his parents’ generation and in with something altogether cooler (akin to Mary Quant’s new bob). He created a revolutionary concept, offering ‘young moderns’ a democratic ideal of contemporary design at affordable prices. Shopping as entertainment, furniture and home accessories from all over the world, mixing the love of ones home with the joy of colour, food, art and all the good things in life – Habitat had created what we now call Lifestyle. Habitat as a brand has flourished and evolved with collections that mirror the changing fashions and lifestyles of its customers. So what’s the secret of Habitat’s success? It boils down to a few basic ingredients. At Habitat, good quality and design mean the world to us. Our passion for creating beautiful, functional products takes us (quite literally) to the ends of the earth, but it’s our in-house design studio that sets us apart. Our products are designed and manufactured by Habitat, which means we have control over all aspects, both creatively and technically, to translate concepts into reality. It’s an ever evolving process and we are always searching for new and innovative techniques. Through our Habitat people, we develop in 32 countries and are a truly global business. We find inspiration from our unique heritage while keeping our perspective fresh and contemporary. It’s what makes us proud to put our name on our designs and ultimately, it’s what inspires our ever evolving contemporary and iconic ranges. Terence Conran got it right in 1964 and, as Habitat has proved, if something is good it will endure, decade after decade. (More Info)