[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 . . .
Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2024 | The Ask og Eng apartment
One of the things I enjoy most about Copenhagen's annual '3 Days of Design' is the chance to peek inside spaces that aren't normally accessible to the public. There are open showrooms, innovative installations and exhibitions in unusual places, but my favourites are always the real-life homes. And my first highlight from this year's festival is an example of just that . . .
A stay at Hotel Sct Thomas in Copenhagen
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] I spent last week in Denmark enjoying 3 Days of Design - Copenhagen's annual design festival, which sees hundreds of open showrooms, exhibitions, talks and workshops taking place around the city. It's one of my favourite events of the year, and I always come back brimming with ideas and inspiration. . . .
Six ways to use cool metallics in your home
Cool-toned metals such as stainless steel, chrome, nickel and aluminium are definitely having a moment. Now I'm not one to follow trends, and I firmly believe in investing in homeware that will stand the test of time - but despite their current popularity, I think cool metallics fit into that category. In fact they've been a favourite of designers for decades . . .
20 of the best timeless wooden dining chairs
When it comes to creating a beautiful dining area, many people assume the table is the most important element. But in my experience it's actually the chairs which make or break the scheme. They're normally the most eye-catching feature, and of course their level of comfort has a huge impact on whether the space is enjoyable to use . . .
GUBI’s new London showroom
Today I'm focusing on Danish design brand GUBI, which has just opened its first dedicated UK showroom in the heart of London. Sadly I couldn't make the launch event last week in person, but it's providing lots of design inspiration from afar and I couldn't resist sharing some of the press images . . .
Home tour | A minimalist makeover of a historical Rome apartment
It's been a while since I last published a home tour, but I have some beautiful real-life places to share with you over the coming months - and to kick things off, we're heading to Rome. This stunning apartment sits in a 19th-century building just a few steps from the Colosseum and has been transformed by Milan-based architecture studio Opus Atelier . . .
The power of textural contrasts with Carl Hansen & Søn’s ‘PK1’ chair in paper cord
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn, but all words and opinions are my own] For me, the way a space feels is just as important as the way it looks. And one of the key factors in creating a cosy, welcoming and beautiful home is texture - specifically, elements of textural contrast . . .
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