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  • My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

    My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

    December 5, 2023February 2, 2026

    A look at how I’ve styled my home for Christmas using minimalist decorations, pine cones, paper stars and a nature-inspired fireplace arrangement with dried foliage and branches…

  • The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

    The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide

    November 29, 2023February 3, 2026

    Beautiful, considered Christmas gifts for £25 and under, £50 and under and over £50 – all with timeless minimalist style, and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers…

  • 21 of the best sofabeds with minimalist style

    21 of the best sofabeds with minimalist style

    November 23, 2023February 17, 2026

    Minimalist sofabeds that offer practicality and comfort without compromising on style, with options for all budgets and spaces…

  • Home tour | A contemporary farmhouse in rural Suffolk

    Home tour | A contemporary farmhouse in rural Suffolk

    November 20, 2023February 3, 2026

    A look around a modern English countryside home which blends nature, minimalist design and magnificent views…

  • Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

    Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

    November 9, 2023February 3, 2026

    How the Briiv air purifier, made from 90% natural and renewable materials, has helped us tackle allergies and improve the air quality in our home…

  • New design finds | November 2023

    New design finds | November 2023

    November 6, 2023February 3, 2026

    On my radar this month: elegant lighting, gorgeous candles, limewash paint, minimalist fronts for IKEA kitchens and more…

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[AD - the flooring is a PR product] We've had a br [AD - the flooring is a PR product] We've had a break from renovating over the past couple of months, focusing on enjoying the finished ground-floor rooms rather than starting on any others. But that's about to change, as work on our bland, tatty and dated bathroom kicks off on Monday. We had originally planned to leave it until next year, but the bath has started leaking through the ceiling of our newly painted living room so we've brought things forward. It's a small space and there isn't really any other way to lay it out, but otherwise we'll be giving it a total overhaul. We're going for a timeless, pared-back look with a hint of rustic cottage charm, mixing tongue-and-groove panelling with beautifully imperfect Zellige tiles and a linen shower curtain. We'll be using the @quickstepfloors pale oak 'Cascada' flooring that we're fitting throughout the house (it's totally watertight and ideal for bathrooms), and adding some much-needed storage by concealing the toilet cistern within a built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboard. The taps and shower will be the same gunmetal finish that we've used in the kitchen, as I love the way it patinates and ties in with the overall palette. I'm also thinking of painting the bathroom in a darker colour than we've used elsewhere - probably @farrowandball's stony 'Light Grey', which we chose for the front door. Swipe through the carousel to see my digital and physical mood boards for the bathroom, and a peek at what it looks like at the moment. Flooring: @quickstepfloors [PR product] Tiles: @bakedtiles Taps and shower: @abiinteriors_uk Shower curtain: @fermliving Wall lamps: @corstonarchitecturaldetail Mirror, travertine accessories and towel: Zara Home Vase: already owned #cottagerenovation #interiormoodboard #bathroomrenovation #neutralhomedecor #minimalistbathroom Batheoom renovation | Neutral bathroom decor | Cottage bathroom | Minimalist bathroom | Bathroom panelling | Neutral interior | Neutral home | Soft minimalist home | Simple interiors
The pocket-door cupboard is perhaps my favourite f The pocket-door cupboard is perhaps my favourite feature of our new kitchen. We dithered about having the pocket doors as they're more expensive than normal ones, but I'm so glad we decided to go for them. They're perfect for a small-ish kitchen like ours, as they slide back into the frame when open rather than jutting out into the room. That makes the kitchen so much easier to use and circulate around, and it's freed up enough floor space for a little freestanding island unit in the centre. We've added a section of worktop inside the cupboard to give us some handy extra prep space, and we can open it up or hide it away as needed. It's turned out to be particularly useful when we've prepared food in advance and need to shut it away from a curious and rather greedy cat... #shakerkitchen #cottagekitchen #minimalistkitchen #cottagerenovation #neutralhomedecor Minimalist cottage interior | Shaker kitchen | Cottage kitchen renovation | Scandinavian kitchen | Soft minimalist interiors | Neutral home | Neutrak kitchen inspiration | Pocket doors
Scenes from Avebury Manor, taken a couple of weeks Scenes from Avebury Manor, taken a couple of weeks ago. It's always the little details - the way the light falls, the texture of an old wall - that draw my eye in historic houses like this. And the gardens (currently home to an outdoor sculpture exhibition) are beautiful. @avebury_nt #visitwiltshire #bitsofbuildings #nationaltrustuk #wiltshireuk #thisprettyengland
I’ve always loved the cosy warmth and soothing glo I’ve always loved the cosy warmth and soothing glow of a real flame, and a working fireplace was high on the wish-list when we moved from the city to the countryside. We haven't installed a wood-burner or a gas fire though - instead we've opted for a bioethanol stove, which uses a liquid plant-based fuel. Here's why... #bioethanolfire #cottageinterior #cottagerenovation #minimalistcottage #cosyseason Minimalist cottage interior | Cottage renovation | Bioethanol stove | Bioethanol fireplace | Cosy minimalism | Soft minimalist home | Minimalist living room | Neutral home decor | Autumn home decor
Do not adjust your phone screens: this is rainbow Do not adjust your phone screens: this is rainbow colour on my grid. And with good reason. This is the 'Moments of Light' installation, created by @brucemunrostudio to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hospice charity @dorothyhousehc, located just down the road from me in the village of Winsley. I was lucky enough to be invited to the preview yesterday evening before it opens to the public today, and it's utterly beautiful - poignant, moving and mesmerising to watch. 'Moments of Light' is running until 31st December, and if you're local or just visiting the area, I'd urge you go along. You can book a timeslot online and it's free of charge, but of course donations to help this vital organisation and the thousands of people it cares for every year across Bath, Wiltshire and Somerset are very welcome. #momentsoflight #visitwiltshire #visitbath #hospicecharity #dorothyhousehospice

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