[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with The Fine Bedding Company. All words and opinions are my own] I've always found it difficult to control my body temperature at night, and it's only got trickier as I've reached my late 30s. In winter, I go to bed freezing, hunker down under the duvet and wake up a few hours later feeling hot and bothered; in summer I struggle to cool down . . .
The Vipp Farmhouse – a rustic-contemporary Danish retreat
Fancy a bit of escapism to end the week? I certainly do, so let me introduce you to the Vipp Farmhouse - the fourth addition to the Danish design brand's collection of bookable accommodation (you can see the others here, here and here) and an idyllic slice of rural Scandinavian life. Located on the island of Lolland, a two-hour drive south of Copenhagen, it's surrounded by forests and rolling . . .
My calming grey home office
[Advertisement - the chair, lamp, desk, paint and some accessories featured here were PR samples] Today I'm sharing a look at the final part of our months-long first-floor renovation project: the small third bedroom / box room, which I use as my home office. This isn't really a big 'reveal', as this room has evolved gradually over the last few years and you'll have seen glimpses of it in . . .
The Edit | Tending the garden
It's time for the second instalment of 'The Edit' - a series of posts sharing a curated selection of items to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond (you can see the first here). The focus today is gardening - something that's given me real joy over the past 18 months or so . . .
New finds | July 2021
It's time for my regular round-up of interesting design finds and I have some real gems to share with you this month. There are new options for stylish and cost-effective IKEA hacks, exciting collaborations involving some of my favourite makers and designers, and details of a gorgeous twist on a contemporary Scandinavian classic. Just read on for details . . .
A soothing beige & green guest bedroom makeover
[Advertisement - this room features PR products from Crown, Fredericia and Quick-Step. As always, words and opinions are my own] We've finally completed the remaining bits of our first-floor renovation, and today I'm excited to be able to show you the newly finished guest bedroom . . .
Profile | Ceramicist Reesha Zubair
Today I'm continuing my series of interviews with independent designers and artists by talking to ceramicist Reesha Zubair, whose work has captivated me ever since I first stumbled across her Instagram page - in fact she featured in a 'minimalist makers' round-up on here not so long ago. Based just a few streets away from me in Bristol, southwest England, she hand-crafts stunning vessels . . .
Design project | A minimalist living room in beige, white & walnut
It's not often I get to share my finished client designs. Many people (understandably) are reluctant to have their homes featured online, and in any case lockdown has made it virtually impossible for me to visit them to take photos over the last year. So, I'm very excited to be able to show you the results of one of my favourite projects to date, created for Triz of @theclinicalhome . . .
Home tour | A Scandi-inspired Victorian renovation in London
I'm always impressed by people who renovate period properties to make them suit their needs, taste and lifestyle, without losing any of their original character in the process. It's a very tricky balance to achieve: buildings need to evolve and adapt in order to survive, but it's important that they retain their soul, too. One person who's managed to do it brilliantly is Emily Mayne, founder of . . .
How to design a lighting scheme that works for you
Along with layout (which I've covered here), lighting is one of the trickiest aspects of interior design - and one I frequently get asked for help with. In fact when I ran an Instagram poll asking which topics people would like to see covered here, lighting was the top choice by a huge margin! Get it right and you'll have a cosy, welcoming and practical space that's a joy to spend time in . . .
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