A significant homewares brand within the Sainsbury's group is Habitat, a well-known brand of furniture in the United Kingdom. Sir Terence Conran founded the business in 1964. Since then, it has experienced several mergers and acquisitions, including a 1980s combination with other stores to form Storehouse plc, a 1992 sale to the Ikano Group, and a 2009 purchase by restructuring expert Hilco. The brand and three London locations were sold to Home Retail Group in 2011, and that company was then acquired by UK retailer Sainsbury's for £1.4 billion in 2016.

The company has experienced remarkable growth and innovation throughout its history. With its particular design approach, the initial Habitat store soon established itself as the model for subsequent stores when it debuted on Fulham Road in Chelsea, London. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company quickly expanded across the UK and overseas. Habitat further cemented its position as a trailblazer in the home furnishings business by releasing a catalogue that featured a variety of products in inviting settings.

By 2021, Habitat will be a business name of Argos Limited, and its merchandise will be sold in-person and online at Argos stores. Along with their standard Sainsbury's Home inventory, larger Sainsbury's supermarkets also carry Habitat home furnishings. Despite the changes throughout time, Habitat is always dedicated to giving its customers high-quality, fashionable home furniture and accessories.