I often find myself using plinths and pedestals in my client designs and styling work. They may sound rather grand - the kind of thing you'd find in a museum rather than a home - but they're incredibly useful. They're ideal for showcasing ceramics, plants and vases of flowers, drawing attention to something that might otherwise get lost within the wider space, and they can double as side tables . . .
Home tour | A minimalist townhouse in Mexico
Today we're heading to the historic city of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico's central highlands to explore a house that's highly modern and minimalist yet imbued with a clear sense of place. Intriguingly called Sin Nombre ('Nameless'), it's owned by Italian-American duo Giulia Zink and Matt Trumbull, whose creative practice OHLA Studio works with local artisans to combine age-old craft traditions . . .
Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2024 | The best of the rest – part 2
It's taken me a while to get through all my highlights from Copenhagen's recent 3 Days of Design festival as there was just so much to see this year, but it's now time for my final round-up. In this post, I'm focusing on four of the quintessential Danish brands - brands that bridge past and present by offering timeless mid-century modern design and reissued classics . . .
Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2024 | The best of the rest – part 1
I've already shared a detailed look at some of my top picks from this year's 3 Days of Design, and today I'm turning my attention to the other exhibitions that caught my eye. They were a little smaller or more conceptual than the ones I've featured so far, so I didn't take enough photos to turn them into posts of their own, but they were no less interesting for it . . .
Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2024 | John Pawson’s minimalist Dinesen Apartment
I have another highlight from 3 Days of Design to share with you today - a new addition to wood and flooring specialist Dinesen's Copenhagen showroom, created to resemble a real-life apartment. Designed by the British architect John Pawson, who has been collaborating with Dinesen for over 30 years, it's a wonderfully minimalist space that bathes you in a sense of calm . . .
Vipp Salaca River – a rustic Latvian log cabin with a minimalist Scandinavian interior
Over the last few years Danish brand Vipp has been steadily expanding its collection of bookable guest accommodation and the latest to be unveiled is a beautifully renovated log cabin in rural Latvia. One of the reasons why I'm so enchanted by the look of Vipp's guesthouses - and why I normally cover their launch here - is their clear sense of place . . .
Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2024 | Enter the Salon
I have yet another inspiring exhibition from Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design to share with you today: 'Enter the Salon'. A showcase of the magic that can happen when contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship combine, it brought together seven different brands and studios from around the world within the walls of private members' club The Conary . . .
Highlights of 3 Days of Design 2024 | A chat with Sofie Refer of Nuura
[Advertisement - Nuura covered the cost of my hotel stay during 3 Days of Design, but I paid all other expenses myself and wasn't obligated to provide any coverage in return.] I've been an admirer of Danish lighting brand Nuura ever since it made its debut at the Stockholm Furniture Fair back in 2018. It was founded by designer Sofie Refer . . .
Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2024 | A new home for New Works
Today I have another highlight from this year's 3 Days of Design - the new showroom of New Works, which has long been one of my favourite Danish brands and whose pieces appear in numerous places around my own home. The just-opened space occupies the second floor of Bernstorff Palæ, overlooking the famous Marmorkirken ('Marble Church') in the heart of Copenhagen's Frederiksstaden district . . .
The best scented candles for summer
After a bit of a delayed start, it looks as if summer is finally here in northern Europe. So, I'm continuing my seasonal guide to the best scented candles with an updated round-up for the warmer months ahead. I'm always amazed by the power of fragrance to transform the ambiance of a space, spark distant memories or transport me to other places, and at this time of year I tend to find myself . . .
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