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  • Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | Hotel Normann

    Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | Hotel Normann

    June 26, 2023February 10, 2026

    Designed to resemble a real-life hotel, Normann Copenhagen’s Hotel Normann exhibition is brimming with minimalist Scandinavian interiors inspiration…

  • Top tips for a city break in Porto

    Top tips for a city break in Porto

    June 23, 2023February 17, 2026

    The ultimate Porto travel guide for design lovers – what to see and do, where to shop, and the best hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars…

  • Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | Audo Copenhagen

    Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | Audo Copenhagen

    June 20, 2023February 11, 2026

    Born from the merger of Menu and by Lassen, Audo Copenhagen’s collection of soft minimalist pieces spans almost a century of Danish design history…

  • Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | The &Tradition showroom

    Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2023 | The &Tradition showroom

    June 14, 2023February 11, 2026

    A look around &Tradition’s newly expanded Copenhagen showroom, which blends modern minimalist design with iconic Scandinavian classics…

  • A 10-day road trip through Portugal

    A 10-day road trip through Portugal

    June 4, 2023February 11, 2026

    The ultimate Portugal road trip itinerary, with suggestions on where to go, what to see and do, where to stay and more…

  • Profile | Cassandra Ellis of Atelier Ellis

    Profile | Cassandra Ellis of Atelier Ellis

    May 30, 2023February 11, 2026

    Handmade paint brand Atelier Ellis has just opened its first physical store in the city of Bath. I chatted to founder Cassandra Ellis about the story behind the space, her unique approach to colour and more…

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[AD - ongoing partnership] A sneak peak of our alm [AD - ongoing partnership] A sneak peak of our almost-finished dining room, with Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone chairs from @hollowaysofludlow (always my go-to for Scandinavian design in the UK). I've always loved Wishbones but we didn't have space for them around the table in our previous home - the house as a whole was bigger but the dining room was actually narrower. I'm so happy to have them here, and I know we'll be happily using them for decades to come. I really do think this is one of the most beautiful, timeless chairs ever created, and it's perfect for our rustic-minimalist cottage renovation. #scandinaviandesign #neutralhomedecor #simpleinterior #rusticminimalism #cottagerenovation
From a wonderful week exploring Snowdonia and Angl From a wonderful week exploring Snowdonia and Anglesey in North Wales to celebrate Chris' 50th birthday... Green-velvet mountains, rolling mists, lakes and waterfalls, coastal pine forests, sand dunes, red squirrels, crumbling castles, lighthouses, sheep everywhere, restorative hikes, and a train journey into the clouds on @snowdonmountainrailway. #visiteryri #northwales #uktraveldeals #landscapephotography #travelblogger
[AD - paid partnership] I'm a big fan of reed-fron [AD - paid partnership] I'm a big fan of reed-fronted storage units such as our 'Fern Peek' cabinet from @bisley_shop. Here are just a few reasons why: 1. They have a beautiful, timeless quality and work with all sorts of interior schemes, from retro glamour to the rustic minimalism we’re going for in our cottage. 2. The reeded effect obscures clutter while allowing light to pass through – very useful in small spaces that might be overwhelmed by bulky, solid units. 3. They offer the ideal balance of concealment and display – details are blurred so you don’t need to keep the contents perfectly arranged, but you still get an intriguing hint of the shapes, materials and colours within. 4. They're extremely versatile and can be used as anything from bar cabinets to linen cupboards. 5. They're great for introducing an element of textural contrast into a space. I love the way the reeded front offsets the natural oak, linen and ceramics around our house. #minimalistinteriors #simplehomestyle #consideredinteriors #neutralhomedecor #cottagerenovation
[AD - paid partnership] One of the biggest challen [AD - paid partnership] One of the biggest challenges we’ve faced since downsizing to our little cottage is the lack of storage. Though it was far from large, our previous house had plenty of built-in cupboards, but our new home is somewhat lacking in that department. So, in a bid to keep things calm and organised, we’ve been searching for freestanding units that are practical, durable and pretty to look at. The reed-fronted 'Fern Peek' display cabinet from British company @bisley_shop fits the bill perfectly, and it's incredibly versatile – to the extent that I've found multiple uses for it around our home and can't make up my mind where it should sit permanently! How would you use it...? #neutralhome #simpleinterior #myminimalisthome #myneutralhome #modernrusticdecor
[AD – paid partnership] All homes have awkward spa [AD – paid partnership] All homes have awkward spaces that are tricky to deal with, and our little 200-year-old cottage certainly has plenty! So, I was very pleased to discover @atelierprintworks, which specialises in horizontal and vertical wall art for those difficult areas where standard proportions don't fit. There are plenty of calming, abstract artworks that match our rustic-minimalist décor, and I chose two options that feed into my love of bringing nature indoors: a vertical oil painting of a foggy landscape in dark, moody tones, and a horizontal rendering of a horizon in soft beige and white. The vertical artwork now sits in a narrow alcove in our living room, adding balance and structure without fighting for attention. I love its ethereal atmosphere, and the way the various browns pick out the pieces around it. I also tried it out in the bedroom, where there’s a plain stretch of wall between a window and the fitted wardrobes. I’ve always thought it looks a little bare yet standard-format artworks seem to float aimlessly in the space, so this is a great solution. This horizontal print will eventually sit above our TV, but that side of the living room isn’t yet finished so in the meantime I’ve hung it above our bed. It creates a beautiful focal point yet it’s also wonderfully calm – just what you need in a room dedicated to rest and relaxation. What do you think? And what awkward spaces do you have to deal with in your home? #minimalistdecor #rusticminimalism #wallart #smallspacedecor #cottagerenovation

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