Get the stylish John Lewis look for less with these B&M bargains
Are you a John Lewis fan? Do you love a bargain? If the answer's a resounding yes you really won't want to miss this copycat collection, which can save you £466!
The selection of B&M bargains never fails to amaze us! They offer stylish homeware at super low prices, and their latest autumn range appears to be in direct competition to John Lewis & Partners.
There's no denying that of the two, John Lewis has the upper hand when it comes to style on the high street. But there's simply no beating B&M when it comes to price.
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We've found like-for-like from both stores, can you tell which is B&M and which is John Lewis & Partners?
New Autumn/Winter 2024 B&M homeware
The geometric cushion
Add a touch of pattern with a stylish geometric print. The monochrome colourway gives both of these designs a contemporary edge. The new B&M design has the added decorative value of on-trend tassels too!
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Ideal: Diamonds Cushion, £25, John Lewis & Partners
Great deal: Boho Tassel Cushion, £5.99, B&M
Total saving; £19.01
The throw
There's no denying the quality is premium with the John Lewis design, it's a pure blend of mohair and wool. But if you are are after the look on a budget, the B&M version will do the job perfectly.
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Ideal: Avoca Heavy Diamond Wool Throw, £115, John Lewis & Partners
Great deal: Boho Tassel Throw, £9.99, B&M
Total saving; £105.01
The sheepskin
A sheepskin rug can go a long way to add a stylish touch for winter. The obvious is as a rug, as intended, the alternative is as a chic accessory draped over accent chairs and sofas.
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Ideal: Synthetic Sheepskin Rug, £25, John Lewis
Great deal: (in stores only) Faux Sheepskin Rug, £19.99, B&M
Total saving: £5.01
The lantern
These lookalike lanterns will light up any home in style. The B&M buy will leave you enough change to stock up on candles for the whole winter.
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Ideal: Culinary Concepts, £59.95, John Lewis & Partners
Great deal: Large Lantern, £12.99, B&M
Total saving: £46.96
The scented candle
Peony & Blush Suede or Cedar & Plum? Indulge in a luxury brand or scent the room sufficiently and making a HUGE saving? You decide.
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Ideal: Peony & Blush Suede Luxury Candle, £300, John Lewis
Great deal: Karina Bailey Large Candle, £9.99, B&M
Total savings: £290.01
Spring/Summer 2024 Next vs B&M range
The glam cushion
The glam Next customer will love the metallic geometric print cushion, but they'll surely love the sequins even more? Especially with a saving of £6.
Ideal (right) Geo Jacquard Studio Cushion, £12, Next
Great deal (left) Luxor Sequin cushion, £5.99, B&M
The embossed bowls
Add a touch of style to dining with either of these ethnic-inspired sets of embossed bowls. They look like they could be from the very same set. Added bonus of the B&M set (on the left), they are stack-able and you get four rather than three. Not to mention the fact they are cheaper too.
Ideal (right): Geo Dip Bowls, £10 for 3, Next
Great deal (left): Embossed Stacking Bowls, £6.99 for 4, B&M
The plush throw
Add a touch of luxe to your home with these the simple addition of a plush throw. Next knows only too well how to cater for it's glam customer, as demonstrated with this luxurious throw. B&M have a copycat design to help shoppers emulate the look for less (on the left).
Ideal (right): Ombre Velvet Quilted Throw, from £50, Next
Great deal (left): Kendall Velvet Stripe Throw, £19.99, B&M
Country style
From country-style check soft furnishings to sleek chrome tripod lamps, there's an accessory to suit every style from this new B&M range
The tripod floor lamp
A modern classic, the tripod floor lamp is a winner for adding a touch of design credibility to any room. These designs vary the most, the B&M version is in sleek chrome with a neutral shade making it feel better suited to a contemporary decor. The Next model is on-trend copper and on-trend grey – double trendy! BUT they are both offer a real style statement, only one is a saving of £60.01.
Ideal (right): Tripod Floor Lamp, £90, Next
Great deal (left): Tripod Floor Plap, £29.99, B&M
The checked cushion
Add colour and pattern to sofas and armchairs with either of these statement checked designs. The B&M cushions comes in at a featherweight price of just £7.99, which equals a saving of £14.01.
Ideal (right): Astley Check Cushion, £22, Next
Great deal (left): Tara Classic Woven Tartan Cushion, £7.99, B&M
Speaking of bargains and candles: M&S Home launches affordable candles to rival Jo Malone
You might also like: B&M launch new unicorn homeware range; starting from as little as £1!
If there's one thing we love most here at Ideal Home HQ, it's finding style on a budget! And it's mission accomplished with this range.
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Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.
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