H&M HOME has commissioned Kelly Wearstler, one of America’s best-known interior designers, for its first designer collaboration to include furniture. The collection comprises 29 pieces, from modular furniture to decorative accessories with bold, recognisable forms. An eight-piece ready-to-wear capsule translates some of Wearstler’s design motifs into clothing.
H&M HOME and Kelly Wearstler
‘Kelly is an exceptionally distinctive designer. She has always had a clearly defined aesthetic and a bold, confident design language. I often say that her designs don’t whisper. We want to introduce this aesthetic to our customers and reach new audiences with it. Every design was created especially for us and has never been shown before,’ says Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg, Head of Design & Creative at H&M HOME.
‘It was an incredibly exciting experience for me to move beyond the boundaries within which my studio usually works and create something both crafted and accessible. We began by asking how objects can shape a space, creating forms that are expressive, sensuous and lasting,’ says Kelly Wearstler.
Furniture that can be combined
Modularity is the central idea behind the collection. Some pieces can be combined in different ways, changing their use as household needs evolve. Including furniture in a designer collaboration for the first time posed a new challenge for H&M HOME. Alongside appearance, the team had to consider transport, assembly and how easily individual pieces could be moved.
The POMA armchair can stand alone, or two can be joined to make a small sofa. AVERN has a geometric form composed of several planes, while SOLUNA comprises modules that combine to form a larger seat. The ORTRA table follows a similar principle, working either individually or as part of a larger grouping.
Lighting and smaller home accessories also feature. There are three lamp designs, each in two sizes: EMERA, with an openwork structure and a textile base; the metal AUREX; and the ceramic MORRA. COVA candleholders, CYMA vases, the metal MONA clothes rack and other accessories complete the range. Wood, metal, marble, ceramics and textiles recur throughout.
‘We wanted to create a complete collection that would furnish an entire room, offering inspiring, meaningful objects that become part of everyday moments,’ Wearstler stresses.
An eight-piece ready-to-wear capsule
Eight garments form six complete looks. Broad shoulders, elongated proportions and loose trousers are combined with more fitted or cropped pieces. The capsule includes a coated-cotton trench coat with a leather collar, a cropped leather jacket, a sequinned skirt and a thin-strapped dress with a vase print. A white shirt has a boyfriend cut and pronounced shoulders, while a cropped T-shirt carries an embroidered vase motif. The full Kelly Wearstler H&M HOME collection will be available from 3 September 2026.
Modular furniture and a strong aesthetic draw attention to proportion, materials and the ability to change a room’s layout. A specialist can help plan a similar space. Find architects, interior designers and interior photographers in the PLNDesign directory.
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