Commercial offices and studios can be great sources of design inspiration, and they're often brimming with clever ideas that can easily be incorporated into home environments. I've spotted three very stylish examples over the last couple of weeks, and I couldn't resist sharing some photos and a few words about why they caught my eye. All three are located in Denmark and belong to design brands . . .
A sofa transformation with Bemz
A key part of my recent living-room makeover was updating our two sofas, but I knew the budget wouldn't stretch to brand-new ones. I was also wary of throwing away furniture which was still perfectly useable, albeit a little tired-looking - after all it's not a very sustainable approach, and getting rid of large items is a huge hassle. So, I was delighted to team up with Swedish company Bemz to . . .
New finds | November 2018
The start of another month means it's time for my regular round-up of design and lifestyle news. So, read on for a look at the latest product launches to catch my eye, together with details of a few events, magazines and books that might be of interest... . . .
Simple, Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decorations (+ giveaway!) with Cox & Cox
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Cox & Cox, but all words and opinions are my own] I know it’s only November, but there’s a distinct chill in the air and I can’t help getting a little bit excited about the approaching festive season. This year is going to be particularly special as we’ll be hosting Christmas for the first time, and I can’t wait to start decorating the . . .
Home tour | A minimalist apartment in Helsinki
It's time for another home tour and today I'm taking a peek inside the stunning Finnish apartment of Riika Wikberg, Head of Business Development at Marimekko, and her family. I first discovered Riika on Instagram and I instantly loved the look of her minimalist, light-filled home, which has just undergone a top-to-toe makeover. In fact, before I knew it I'd lost hours browsing through her feed . . .
Profile | Handmade textiles from Stitch by Stitch
I discovered a raft of interesting makers and independent design brands on my recent visit to the North London home of interior designer Louisa Grey, but one in particular stood out: Stitch by Stitch. A selection of its beautiful cushions and throws adorned the sofas and daybeds, and I instantly fell in love with their monochrome colour palette, textured surfaces and intricate embroidery. I was . . .
My minimalist yet warm dining-room makeover | Mood board & plans
Now that the living-room makeover is complete, I've moved on to sprucing up our dining room - another space that's in need of attention, having been decorated in a bit of a rush when we first moved into the house in 2014. I'll be revealing the results soon, but first I want to share my plans and the inspiration behind the new scheme. . . .
Home tour | A Swedish apartment with a soft green bedroom
A lot of the homes I’m drawn towards at the moment seem to feature soft green interiors – maybe it’s because of some deep-seated desire to retain a connection with the natural world as the cold weather and dark autumn nights set in! The subject of today’s tour is no exception: located in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, it’s decorated in a muted palette of sage green and white, offset by beige, . . .
Focus on: Menu’s ‘JWDA’ lamp
It's time for the second post in my new series exploring the stories behind iconic designs and looking at how they can be styled in real-life homes. Today I'm focusing on a piece which was created as recently as 2014 but which has already become a contemporary Scandinavian classic: the 'JWDA' table lamp from Menu. The work of Stockholm-based designer and architect Jonas Wagell, the 'JWDA' was . . .
Minimalist watches (+ discount!) from Max René
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Max René, but as always all words and opinions are my own] Being the minimalist that I am, I don’t tend to wear much jewellery – just the occasional piece in gold or silver (plus my wedding and engagement rings, of course). But one thing that does always attract me like a magpie is a sleek and stylish watch, and Scandinavia seems to produce . . .
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