Everything we’re shopping at Soho Home this season

Working from home doesn’t mean you get to abandon your standards – in fact, quite the opposite. The more time you spend in the home office, the chicer it should be, right? The Arranmore is here to ensure that that’s true, with its faux-organic edge top, three solid, asymmetrical pill legs, and beautifully crafted chocolate-brown drawers. We really, really like this desk.

Yeah, we just… you know… bar carts are really cool. This one is sleeker than your average number, with a blackened brass metal finish, a glass middle shelf and a black marble bottom level to finish it all off. There’s also an adjustable wine rack for three bottles, and space to store your wine glasses. Just make sure you have the collection of spirits to furnish it properly.

You can see just from a glance at the photos of it that the Olivier sofa is as comfortable as it is stylish. That deep boucle and those feather-wrapped cushions more than match the silhouette of the furniture, whose arms we particularly love (there’s something very pleasing about how the fabric of the cylindrical bolster arm-cushions sits – pardon the pun – couched in the burl frame). Inspired by 180 House on the Strand, incidentally just a few minutes' walk away from us here at GQ, the sofa is made to order and its beige upholstery makes for the ideal canvas on which to style things up with some throw cushions.

Tambour or tambouring, if you’re not quite up to speed with design terminology, is the technique used to disguise or hide the doors of a cupboard by covering them in strips of wood or making them out of that wood itself. The Nora, of course, is a great example of this – the warm oak doors are subtle, in keeping with its low and simple shape, which is topped with black marble. Whether you put a TV on top of it, or a record player or some other media device, it will add a touch of class to your living space.

All the way from Soho House Nashville, in Tennessee, the Tremont bed combines sumptuous velvet upholstery with a frame in textured Mappa burl in a warm finish (and yes, like any good American bed it comes in king and super king sizes, thanks for asking). That deep red headboard itself is a feature, though you can get the bed frame upholstered in 10 other fabrics, if you desire, including linen.

Taking its cues from Soho House Rome, the Lea is a statement piece of milky glass atop two brass rods which transforms from a simple and decorative sculptural ornament into a lamp emitting a soft glow at the flick of a switch. A black Marquina marble base keeps it from toppling over and further enhances that Roman quality of the lamp.

Ambling is not usually an activity associated with the sofa, but we’ll forgive Soho Home this once; after all, they’ve created a three-seater here that is elegant and angular, yet comfortable, upholstered in a beautiful dark green velvet. Inspired by the brand’s head office and central London house at 180 Strand, it’s a simple, contemporary classic.

Not everything from Soho Home has to be a five-grand investment; beyond the sofas, beds, drapes and mirrors, the brand sells absolutely beautiful accessories, too. The Alma vase is one such item, shaped in beguiling apple jade marble that’s just begging for a dried flower or two (note that Soho Home doesn’t recommend putting water in it). If you’re dying to own something designed by the tastemakers from 180 Strand but aren’t able or willing to splash out on a major piece of furniture, this is a perfect compromise.

Salut, Karine! We love the low curve of the arms on this armchair which, despite its name, takes its design cues from the major Soho House location at White City, London (more seasoned readers will remember that this club is situated in the old Grade II-listed, 1960s BBC building, Television Centre). A dusky red cushion upholstered in natural linen sits between those arms, which are crafted from aged, stained oak with smart yet understated brass caps topping off the feet and the top of the legs.

You’d be forgiven for not quite understanding whether this was a candelabra or an electric table lamp at first glance, but that’s all part of the fun of the Catcliffe, whose three fluted glass tubes – which are made from borosilicate – resemble nothing so much as vintage lightbulbs. However, buy a few of them and arrange them artfully around a dining table and a darkened room, and you’ll have immediate, effective atmospheric candlelight.

Despite sitting at the more practical end of the spectrum of Soho Home products, the Marin shelving unit is still a thing of beauty, inspired by Soho House Chicago and crafted out of American oak in a mid-tone finish. There’s a deceptive amount of shelf space here, thanks to the unlaboured design, while reinforced sliding doors along the bottom section of the unit are great for hiding anything unsightly (we’re thinking old record players or anything that might have too much wiring attached to it).

As befits a lamp inspired by the interiors of the Soho House outpost on Dean Street – an old, esteemed London townhouse – the rich leather of the Beckett lamp feels grounded and weighty, with an antique brass base, all while retaining the modernist design cues associated with the brand. Crown it all with a detailed, pleated shade designed in-house and your living room/bedroom/space of choice will be bathed in a happily warm glow.

This is one compact nightstand but it offers big impact in the bedroom. Providing a handy surface and a decent amount of storage space, the two-drawer bedside table proves handsome and practical in equal measure. Its design is inspired by the chic interiors of Soho House, Berlin and it’s crafted from a beautiful solid oak, complete with an attractive swirling wood grain. On the front is a contrasting and richly textured cane, while sleek, transparent acrylic handles with brushed brass-coloured accents finish the look.

There’s just something about the weightiness of crystal that makes you feel like you’re enjoying a proper drink. Unusually for a Champagne coupe, this one mixes delicate shaping with a satisfyingly substantial hand feel. The Barwell glasses are crafted using traditional mouth-blown techniques and feature a classic criss-cross cut design to make them sparkle. These pieces are used throughout Soho House’s properties, which speaks to their quality. And only with crystal will you get a resounding ‘ding’ when you clink. Chin-chin!

For a contemporary twist on the classic armchair design, Soho Home’s Lara brings plenty of colour to your living room while also adding a bit of flair to the styling. Taking inspiration from Soho Home Rome, the chair has a bit of an artistic and sculptural feel to it, pairing the classic oak wood feel with a velvet seat. And to make matters even better for the new season, the rusted velvet shade has a nice autumnal feel, perfect for the transitional period.

If you want to bring the effortless chic of Soho House into your own home, a statement club chair is a must. Luxuriously low sitting, the Henri boasts a chunky but gently curved silhouette, inviting you to sit back and relax. It’s upholstered in a rich cotton velvet and comes in two nature-inspired monochrome hues: grey blue, and olive. With a knowing nod to mid-century modern, the armchair is elevated off the floor with angled and tapered legs in a mid-tone oak. While the chair is clean-lined without arms, the generous seat and the ergonomic backrest gives you comfort and a little bit of bounce.

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