Leanne Ford Took Us Behind the Scenes of Her New Crate & Barrel Collection, and We Want It All
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Today, design maven and HGTV star Leanne Ford is launching her latest collection with Crate & Barrel, and we couldn't be more excited, because now we can decorate every single room in the house with Ford-approved treasures. As a refresher: She first partnered with the home brand in 2021, releasing bedroom, living room, and dining collections, all of which were inspired by the comforting nostalgia and timeless grace of countryside houses: "I fell for this look that feels dusty, rusty, and a little glam," she says of her initial launch. And much to our delight, today's the day that we (and her thousands of fans), can actually decorate an entire home with items she dreamt up. That's right, we can officially all extend that signature Leanne Ford je ne sais quoi to our home offices, kids' spaces, and even outdoor areas, too.
"I want to be able to live happily among everything, " Ford tells House Beautiful, "so you can’t tell what’s for the kids, outdoor areas, or office," she says. "If you have this rad house, don't give up in the kid's room," she sings. Known for her layered, effortlessly cool, and approachable-meets-elevated aesthetic, it's little surprise Ford has even created a kids line speaks that delicate balance between luxe yet livable, personal yet timeless.
That ability to function everywhere is one of the defining charms of the collections. Another driving objective was to create pieces that promise long lifespans, so quality is key—but that doesn't mean there isn't room to prioritize form, too. "I wanted my furniture line to look clean and modern but still fit any style, time, or place," says Ford. "There’s an ode to the midcentury lines," like softly curved and rounded edges, which nod to Milo Baughman's iconic designs, "but everything can still fit anywhere and it’s super simple. I'm all about giving people foolproof design options."
She has a knack for making even the most mundane old thing look totally fresh when she's through with it... but here's the thing: she'll probably never be through with it because her stuff never gets dated—chalk it up to energy transferring sorcery or more likely, great taste and down-to-earth character.
Ready to bring Ford's latest items home? Peek at her collection below, learn about the inspiration behind her some of her favorites, and then shop your very own favorites.
For a New Age(less) Nursery
"When I was looking for a rocking chair for my daughter's room, the selection was so... not cool," Ford laughs, "and now I have a couple of really cool ones." Named after her daughter, the Ever Swivel Glider ($1,199.00), "is an evolution of the sofa and bed, so the simple clean line is perfect." The Rollin Rocker, upholstered in a cream boucle, "is perfect for bouncing a baby and turned out softer and cozier than I had even hoped." There's an accompanying ottoman so you can prop your feet up (trust me, it's so comfy, you will want it in your own bedroom, baby or no baby). The Ever Daybed ($1,698.00) would also be ideal for a media room or sleepovers as babies grow up. "I’m dying to use these in my house," Leanne says.
For Ultimate Alfresco Parties
The outdoor decor items really reflect the way Ford entertains and lives, which is all about enjoying great food, company, and settings. Fittingly, she designed a deliciously stylish and indestructible set of melamine, ranging from $12.95 to $34.95, for those (potentially rowdy) late summer cookouts. "You know I love vintage, and we buy vintage because of that character but meanwhile when we buy new things we’re all scared to hurt them, so let’s mess it up!"
The Wabi Planters, which come in white, slate, and sand, and in three different sizes, only get more beautiful over time and exposure to the elements. Pricing states are $129.00 and go up to $229.00. "when I'm creating new, I also ask, how can I bring in organic shapes and character? I want things to age beautifully as they get more worn." That's especially true for the Pebble coffee and side tables, $999 and $499, respectively, which are lovely additions for both indoor and outdoor settings; instead of having to haul all your furniture into storage if you live somewhere that experiences a real winter, you can still put it on display and get some real use out of it, just in a new, fresh setting inside. "I'm so excited about them. They’re oddly shaped" and bring organic, grounding character.
For a Work From Home Dream Setup
Just like we shouldn't give up on designing cool kids' rooms, workspaces don't have to be boring or unfun. And Ford has definitely mastered the balance between creativity and business in her own life, so who better to look to for home office design? The Haldeman Desk is "way cuter than you’re average desk," Ford confirms. We can also imagine it in future lives as a console or dining table.
The Patty and Ziggy office chairs are also on wheels, so you can zip around and be mobile, but they're much cozier and chicer than what you'd expect from a corporate environment. The office bookcases and credenzas were designed to look fabulous in any gathering space or shared space, too, if your work from home set up is in the living room or bed, for instance. The filing cabinets have built-in compartments to hide your printer, “that was a big to-do for me,” Leanne says. "I'm all about hiding the ugly things."
Shop the collections now through Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids.
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