Recently I've found myself yearning to do something creative just for the sake of it. I used to spend hours drawing and painting, but nowadays any creativity tends to be channelled straight into my work. Don't get me wrong: I love what I do, and I'm lucky to be able to make a living from my passion for design, writing and photography. But I miss getting absorbed in something . . .
Home tour | A sleek cabin in the Finnish wilderness
Today's home tour comes to you from Finland, where interior designer Joanna Laajisto has created a beautiful lakeside retreat. When you think of Nordic cabins, you probably think of rustic spaces that are lined with wood inside and out. This one is different. Designed for Joanna's own use, it's sleek and very stylish . . .
Seven interesting ways to use curtains
Curtains needn't just be for windows - in fact I've come across plenty of interesting and unusual ways to use them over the years. So, for part two of my curtain guide, I thought I'd round up some of the most beautiful and the most useful. And if you're looking for handy tips on how to choose and hang curtains in your home, take a look at part one from last week . . .
A stunning Scandinavian-inspired renovation project in Ukraine
It's hard to believe as they look so realistic, but these images are actually computer-generated renderings of a project that's just getting underway in the Ukrainian city of Lviv. It involves the renovation of an apartment in an architecturally important 18th-century building and is the work of LIS Design Studio . . .
Tips for choosing & hanging curtains
I've covered various types of window dressing (shutters, frosted film) over the years, but I've never really talked in depth about curtains. In recent weeks I've had quite a few questions about them via Instagram DM, so I thought it was time I addressed the balance and put together a handy guide . . .
Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home
Fancy heading off to a sun-drenched Italian villa? I certainly do - and although we might not be able to travel very far in person at the moment, we can enjoy a virtual visit thanks to these dreamy images from Tine K Home. They were actually released earlier this year to showcase the Danish brand's spring-summer 2020 collection, but I've been saving them until I needed a dose of escapism . . .
Home tour | A calming apartment in Amsterdam
Today's home tour comes to you from Amsterdam, where design studios The Nieuw and Ibiza Interiors have teamed up to create a stunning apartment overlooking the famous Prinsengracht canal. The aim was to provide a calming sanctuary in the heart of a busy city, and so soothing neutrals and natural textures have been used throughout . . .
15 of the best minimalist monochrome rugs
Rugs are so often an afterthought in interior design, but for me they're an essential feature that ties everything else together. They add cosiness and texture, and they make spaces feel instantly more inviting. They also anchor a room, giving focus and definition - and, in open-plan spaces, they can be used to break up the floorplan and 'zone' areas with different functions . . .
10 cost-free ways to improve your home
There's been a lot of talk in recent weeks about how the current situation is the perfect opportunity to get on with DIY and decorating projects, yet it's also left many of us facing a major drop in income. Having a home where you feel happy and comfortable is perhaps more important now than ever . . .
New finds | May 2020
The start of a new month means it's time for my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. We may be living through a very strange and disconcerting period at the moment, but there have still been plenty of interesting launches in recent weeks - not least because April should have seen the vast Salone del Mobile trade show taking place in Milan . . .
- Newer Posts
- 1
- …
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- …
- 92
- Older Posts
