[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Nest.co.uk, but all words and opinions are my own] I have a confession: years ago, when I was a lot less clued up about design and its value, I bought a replica of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s famous ‘Barcelona’ chair. I’d admired it for ages and couldn’t see the problem with ordering a £300 fake . . .
Home tour | A soothing Scandinavian-style sanctuary in Dublin
It's time for another home tour, and today I'm taking you on a virtual visit to Ireland for a look around the beautiful abode of Ida Thun. Originally from Sweden, Ida has brought Scandinavian simplicity to her Dublin apartment, which is wonderfully light and airy . . .
Creating an alfresco lounge with Cane-line outdoor furniture
[Advertisement - this is part of an ongoing partnership with Cane-line, but all words and opinions are my own] Well, our garden makeover has had to go on hold - partly because the current situation means we can't track down the materials we need, and partly because our roof has started leaking and so the budget is going to have to be reallocated to fixing that instead. But I'm incredibly . . .
Introducing my new interior design service
I've been asked numerous times over the years whether I offer a design service to help people create the kind of simple, timeless and relaxed interiors that I write about here on These Four Walls. After doing a few projects in the background - and thoroughly enjoying working with clients to craft spaces they love - I decided it was high time I put together a proper offering . . .
Top tips for creating a cosy kitchen
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Kenwood, but all words and opinions are my own] I don’t know about you, but with restaurants closed and restrictions in place, I’m spending a lot more time than normal in my kitchen – in fact my day-to-day routine seems to largely revolve around food at the moment! Small activities such as brewing my morning coffee, preparing an evening meal . . .
Home tour | A sophisticated turn-of-the-century Stockholm apartment
Fancy starting the week with some more real-home inspiration from Sweden? Then feast your eyes on this stunning Stockholm apartment, which has recently come up for sale. It's decorated throughout in soothing grey and griege, with rich brown accents and dark wooden furniture adding depth and warmth . . .
The best scented candles for staying at home
At this time of year I'd normally publish my annual round-up of the best scented candles for spring. But, with so many of us around the world under restrictions of some kind or another at the moment, this time around I thought I'd share a selection of the best scented candles for staying at home, instead . . .
The iconic CH24 ‘Wishbone’ chair turns navy blue
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Son, but all words and opinions are my own] The CH24 'Wishbone' chair is one of the most recognisable pieces of furniture there is, and it's long been a favourite of mine. So, I was very excited when details of a new limited-edition version popped into my inbox . . .
ALIUM – a brand-new Copenhagen gallery
Travel might be out of the question for most of us at the moment, but today I want to share some inspiration for when we can start exploring again - a brand-new Copenhagen gallery that blurs the lines between art, design and interiors. Called ALIUM, it's located in a historic building next to Frederiksberg town hall . . .
15 of the best minimalist desks
It's time for another 'best of' round-up, and with so many people based at home at the moment, I thought it would be useful to dedicate this month's edition to minimalist desks. In fact I've already had several Instagram messages asking me for recommendations . . .
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