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  • New design finds | November 2022

    New design finds | November 2022

    November 7, 2022February 18, 2026

    Minimalist design finds this month include gorgeous lighting, sustainable and very versatile wooden furniture, and 12 calming new paint colours…

  • Exploring the legacy of Vilhelm Lauritzen with Carl Hansen & Søn – plus win a ‘Vega’ chair!

    Exploring the legacy of Vilhelm Lauritzen with Carl Hansen & Søn – plus win a ‘Vega’ chair!

    November 3, 2022February 18, 2026

    Carl Hansen & Søn has teamed up with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects to celebrate the legacy of the iconic Danish modernist and relaunch some of his furniture designs. I travelled to Copenhagen to find out more…

  • Home tour - a minimalist Japandi apartment in Stockholm | These Four Walls blog

    Home tour | A minimalist Japandi apartment in Stockholm

    October 31, 2022February 18, 2026

    This Stockholm apartment is a wonderful example of soft, minimalist Japandi style, with cosy lighting, muted neutral decor and layers of texture…

  • Menu launches a new collection of decorative objects by Colin King | These Four Walls blog

    Menu launches a new collection of decorative objects by Colin King

    October 28, 2022February 18, 2026

    Menu’s new collection of decorative objects by New York stylist Colin King blends minimalism, expressive sculptural shapes and tactile materials…

  • 15 new interior design books to dive into this autumn & winter

    15 new interior design books to dive into this autumn & winter

    October 26, 2022February 18, 2026

    There’s a raft of interesting new home and interior design books coming out at the moment, so here are some of my favourites – all with a focus on simple, timeless spaces and relaxed living…

  • Carl Hansen & Søn’s FH38 ‘Windsor’ chair styled two ways

    Carl Hansen & Søn’s FH38 ‘Windsor’ chair styled two ways

    October 11, 2022February 19, 2026

    Styling a cosy fireside corner with Carl Hansen & Søn’s FH38 Windsor chair – a blend of traditional design and Scandinavian minimalism…

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[AD - PR products] Summer light falling across the [AD - PR products] Summer light falling across the dining room and our lovely Carl Hansen Wishbone chairs from @hollowaysofludlow. I've been working down here for the past few weeks as it stays cooler than the office upstairs, and they really are comfy enough to sit on for hours at a time. Bring on long, cosy meals and board games in here once the nights start drawing in! #neutralhomedecor #scandinaviandecor #minimalinterior #minimalistdiningroom #cottagerenovation
The hills on the edge of Bath - like everywhere el The hills on the edge of Bath - like everywhere else, they're looking both beautifully golden and scarily parched at the moment. We've had several wildfires around here over the past couple of weeks, so I'm longing for some rain. And although I don't like to wish time away, please bring on autumn! #bathengland #theprettycities #bathskyline #thisprettyengland #visitbath
One of the things I love most about our house is t One of the things I love most about our house is the natural light, but it does have one downside. We face directly east-west, so in summer there's always strong light coming from one direction or another - and some rooms like the main bedroom shown here are dual-aspect, so they get it all day long. It's starting to cause UV damage to furniture and surfaces, even with the curtains closed for much of the day. I think we're going to have to look at adding UV-reducing film to the windows, while we save up to get them replaced properly. If you've used it yourself and have any thoughts on whether it actually makes a difference then I'd love to know! The photograph on the wall, by the way, is one of my own images that I had printed out and framed. It was taken nearby, on a foggy morning not longer after we moved in, and it's one of my favourites. #cottagerenovation #neutralbedroom #naturallight #rusticminimalism #cottageinterior
This is the question we get asked whenever we say This is the question we get asked whenever we say we've downsized. We've also had some weird comments from people who assume that just because we've moved to a smaller house, we must be struggling financially. I hate the way the size of your home has somehow become a marker of success, and bigger isn't always better. I can understand people searching for more space if they have a growing family, but we don't. Instead, we made a conscious decision to reduce our mortgage, free up some budget for renovations, and give ourselves some breathing room for the future. So no, we won't be extending our little cottage. We don't want or need a bigger house just for the sake of it, and to be honest we consider ourselves lucky to own anywhere at all, given how difficult it is to buy a property nowadays. It would only mean more to clean, anyway! Here's to everyone else making the most of the home they have, no matter what its size or their circumstances. #cottagerenovation #cotswoldscottage #smallhome #cottagelife #downsizing
A few snippets from Bath, London and home during a A few snippets from Bath, London and home during a burning-hot July, some taken on my phone, others on my big camera. It's been a busy month, but a good one. I'm looking forward to a slightly slower August, and hopefully some rain for the parched landscape. #summermood #bathuk #cotswolds #summerlight #cornersofmyworld

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