Making Autumn Happen

This season, we’re shining a light on the people behind our autumn campaign. From curating stunning new looks to marketing, visual merchandising and more, meet the talented team who bring Barker and Stonehouse to life - because at the heart of every design, style is human.

Lena Gierasinska

Head of Product & Displays

“This Autumn we refined our looks, responding to customer needs and taste in colour. Focusing on solid timbers and working with reclaimed oak we bring warmth, texture and nature into the home for collections that stand the test of time.”

Chloe Whyte

Product Co-ordinator

“This autumn, I’ve been busy coordinating with suppliers, acting as the key link between them and Barker and Stonehouse, from making sure samples arrive in time for seasonal photography to ensuring main stock is ready for autumn distribution. It’s all about keeping things moving behind the scenes so the season launches smoothly!”

Helena Davies

Head of Buying & Accessories

"My focus is on curating collections that feel both timeless and of the moment. This autumn, I wanted to introduce tactile materials, rich colours, and handcrafted accessories that elevate every space. Seeing those details come together across the campaign is incredibly rewarding."

Daniel Williams

Commercial Manager

"I was there to make sure the campaign not only looked beautiful but also delivered commercially. From ensuring the ranges our buyers select are competitively priced and in stock for quick delivery, to coordinating the introduction of new products so that everything launched alongside the autumn brochure."

Lucy Flanagan

Product Manager

"For me, autumn was all about bringing care and attention to every stage of the product journey. From the information we receive from our suppliers to seeing each piece go live online, I loved helping to shape our new collection.”

Neil McCann & Tony Baines

Bulk Stock Control

"We make sure the right products are in the right place at the right time. From managing warehouse stock levels to coordinating incoming deliveries, our job is to keep everything moving smoothly behind the scenes, so that when customers find something they love, it’s ready and waiting for them."

Liv Abdale

Shipping Co-ordinator

"My work begins long before the autumn collection arrives in stores. I coordinate shipments from our suppliers around the world, making sure every container reaches our warehouse safely and on time. There’s a real sense of anticipation as the new season collection comes together."

Style is Human

Style is as diverse as we are and discovering your own style requires a healthy touch of experimentation and enough of your own heart to make it as personal and as individual as you are. Through Autumm we've collected vintage treasures to curate our solid wood cabinets and mixed them with our own modern accessories in rustic tones and textures, to show how a style story can be created, with a look that's unique. Fun pairings of playfully patterned chairs will always sit nicely with colour confident walls, decorated in a thoughtfully constructed art display, combining prints and jolly objects old and new. Bringing warmth will always be cool and our use of gingery toned reclaimed wood, not only looks good, it feels good too.

The development of your own personal taste is as true to you as your fingerprint, it's innately human. Style is the substance that takes trend further than the moment. It future proofs it. Fashion is now, Style is forever.

Michelle White

Consultant Creative Director

Rhianon Vest

Creative Stylist

"From our brochure shoot to our e-commerce photography, for me this season was all about layering textures and autumnal tones to bring warmth into the campaign. I wanted each setting to feel both aspirational and lived-in, so customers could really imagine our pieces in their own homes."

Mark Slater

Freelance Photographer

"I aimed to capture the furniture in the best light - literally and figuratively. Photography is about mood as much as detail, and I wanted every shot to reflect the warmth and richness of the season."

Vicky Wennington

Ecommerce Manager

"I worked on bringing the campaign to life online, making sure our customers had a smooth and inspiring journey through the collection. For me, it’s about translating the look and feel of autumn into an easy and enjoyable shopping experience."

Lewis Baker

Studio/Digital Co-ordinator

"I organise the logistics of getting products into the studio for photography, from planning what needs to be shot to coordinating deliveries and collections. Once everything’s on set, I help make sure the process runs smoothly so the creative team can focus on capturing each piece at its best."

Annabel Quinn

Senior Graphic Designer
& Brand Executive

"My role was to translate the creative vision into everything our customers see, from the campaign identity to in-store graphics. This season, I loved playing with warm autumn hues and organic shapes in our designs to reflect the mood of the collection and tell a cohesive visual story."

Michaela Quinn

Digital Campaign Manager

"My focus was getting the campaign seen by the right people, across all our digital channels. From targeted ads and email marketing to engaging content on social media, I help customers connect with the brand wherever they are."

Dark wooden sideboard with 4 doors in a contemporay setting with a large wall art on the wall above and a brown lamp and vases sitting on top of the sideboard.

Tom Zielinski

Visual Merchandiser

“As cosy season arrives, I want customers to step into the autumn mood as soon as they walk through the door. By thoughtfully positioning our new furniture range and layering in textured throws and patterned cushions, I love to create inviting, immersive displays that reflect the Barker and Stonehouse vision.”

Contemporary living room corner with a patterned swivel accent chair, stone side table featuring a green lamp and red flowers, and a gallery wall of abstract art and decorative plates.

Matthew Douglas & Mark Jinks

Warehouse

"We’re the final step before our furniture reaches its new home. Whether it’s picking stock for stores or carefully loading deliveries for customers, we take pride in making sure every item arrives in perfect condition. It’s all part of delivering that Barker and Stonehouse quality experience."

Ewa Potaczek & Toni Heal

Teesside Park Sales Team

"For us, style is about connection - helping customers find the pieces that fit perfectly into their lives. We’ve loved seeing people respond to the new collection in store this autumn. Bringing the campaign to life on the shop floor and sharing that excitement face-to-face is the best part of what we do."