Homesense
Homesense is a UK homeware retailer offering furniture, kitchenware, bedding, home décor, gifts, lighting and other products for the home. Part of The TJX Companies group, Homesense is known for its changing selection of branded and specialist homeware at prices that can be lower than recommended retail prices.
About Homesense
Homesense is part of the TJX UK business and is a sister brand to TK Maxx. While TK Maxx offers clothing, footwear, accessories and a selection of home products, Homesense focuses on home furnishings, household accessories, gifts and related products.
The first UK Homesense store opened in Poole in 2008. Since then, the retailer has expanded its store network, giving shoppers access to a changing range of homeware from established brands, specialist suppliers and international sources.
What Can You Buy at Homesense?
Homesense offers products for different rooms, decorating styles and everyday household needs. Its selection can include:
- Furniture: Sofas, chairs, occasional tables, storage furniture and other statement pieces.
- Kitchenware: Cookware, utensils, food storage, kitchen accessories and practical cooking essentials.
- Dining: Plates, bowls, glasses, tableware, cutlery and serving accessories.
- Bedding and Bedroom: Duvets, pillows, bed linen, cushions, throws and blankets.
- Bathroom: Towels, bath mats, mirrors, storage and bathroom accessories.
- Home Décor: Mirrors, framed art, ornaments, vases, candles, decorative lighting and accessories.
- Gifts: Gift ideas, books, seasonal decorations, candles and distinctive home accessories.
- Garden and Outdoor: Selected garden accessories, outdoor decorations and products for outdoor living.
- Food and Drink: Selected speciality foods, cooking ingredients, snacks and other food-related products.
- Pet Products: Selected pet beds, feeding accessories, toys and other items for pets.
The product selection varies by store and changes frequently. Not every category or item will be available at every location.
How the Homesense Shopping Model Works
Homesense follows an off-price retail model. Its buying teams source products and distinctive finds from a variety of suppliers, including established brands and specialist producers. This allows the retailer to offer a changing assortment, sometimes at substantial discounts compared with recommended retail prices.
Unlike a traditional homeware retailer with a fixed range of products, Homesense regularly receives new deliveries. Stores can carry different colours, styles, brands and quantities, so the selection at one location may differ considerably from the selection at another.
This changing assortment is part of the shopping experience. You may discover an unusual decorative piece, a branded kitchen product or a furniture item that is not available on your next visit.
Shopping at Homesense Stores
Homesense is primarily a physical-store shopping experience for its homeware range. Its website provides information about the retailer and helps customers find stores, but it does not offer a conventional online shop for browsing and ordering the full homeware assortment.
Because stock changes frequently and products may be available in limited quantities, Homesense generally cannot track down a particular item for customers across its store network. If you find something you like, check its dimensions, materials, condition and price before purchasing.
Furniture and many smaller homeware items can be taken away from the store on the day of purchase, subject to size, stock and the customer's transport arrangements.
Homesense and TK Maxx
Homesense and TK Maxx are sister brands within The TJX Companies group. TK Maxx focuses on fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty and selected home products, while Homesense offers a broader range of furniture, kitchenware, bedding, dining products and decorative accessories.
The two retailers share an emphasis on changing product selections and branded goods at reduced prices. Customers looking for smaller home accessories may find suitable products at TK Maxx, while Homesense is more specifically focused on furnishing and decorating the home.
Treasure Rewards
Treasure is the loyalty programme shared by TK Maxx and Homesense in the UK. Members can collect keys when making eligible purchases in Homesense stores and use them to unlock rewards.
Five keys unlock a reward opportunity, with available rewards varying over time. The programme can also include member offers, treats, prize draws and selected early-access benefits. The precise rewards and eligibility conditions depend on the current programme terms.
Customers can register for Treasure and use a physical or digital card when shopping. Remember to present or scan the card at the till so that eligible in-store purchases can count towards the programme.
Homesense Gift Cards
Homesense and TK Maxx share a UK gift-card programme, making their gift cards an option for birthdays, celebrations and housewarming gifts. Cards can be purchased in stores or through the available online gift-card service.
Eligible UK gift cards can be used for purchases at Homesense and TK Maxx stores. They can also be redeemed online at TK Maxx UK, subject to the applicable terms. The retailer states that its standard gift cards do not expire.
Returns and Refunds
Homesense's published UK return policy allows customers to return eligible purchases to a Homesense store within 28 days, with a receipt as proof of purchase. Items must be unused and in their original condition, including packaging and labels.
Pierced jewellery and gift cards are excluded from the standard returns policy. Refunds for card payments are made to the original payment card, while purchases paid for with a gift card are refunded to a gift card. A gift receipt may be used for an exchange or a gift card rather than a refund.
Homesense purchases must be returned to a Homesense store in the country where they were purchased and cannot be returned to a TK Maxx store. These conditions do not affect customers' statutory rights.
Shopping Tips
- Visit regularly: New deliveries arrive frequently, so the selection can change substantially between visits.
- Measure your space: Check furniture dimensions and measure doorways, hallways and available floor space before buying larger items.
- Compare prices: Compare product specifications and prices with similar items elsewhere rather than relying only on a displayed recommended retail price.
- Check the product carefully: Inspect items for damage and confirm that all expected parts and accessories are included before purchasing.
- Think about transport: Plan how you will take furniture and bulky purchases home, as you should not assume that home delivery is available.
- Keep your receipt: Retain proof of purchase and check the return conditions before buying if you may need to return an item.
- Use Treasure: Present your loyalty card at the till to collect eligible keys and work towards available rewards.
Disclaimer: FindShops is an independent UK shopping directory and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Homesense, TK Maxx or The TJX Companies, Inc. Homesense, TK Maxx and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product availability, prices, rewards and store policies may change. Please visit the official Homesense website for up-to-date details.