I love seeing how other people use colour in their homes, but neutrals will always be my go-to choice. They're calming, versatile and tranquil, and they lend themselves particularly well to minimalist decor. I also have a personal reason for preferring neutrals - a neurological condition called synaesthesia, which you can read about here. The term ‘neutral’ refers to colours that are mainly . . .
Sjöparken – a tranquil Swedish retreat with minimalist design & natural influences
Happy New Year! I hope you're having a good January so far. It's a gloomy, rain-soaked day here in Bristol, so for my first post of 2024 I'm sharing a bit of escapism with a peek at Sjöparken - a beautiful new hotel concept with calming, minimalist design, set amid the undulating fields of Ästad Vineyard in Halland, western Sweden . . .
A minimalist Christmas table in earthy neutral tones
I'm about to sign off for the festive break, but before I do I want to share a peek at this year's Christmas table styling. I'm hosting this time around, so I wanted to create a magical tablescape that's still in keeping with my minimalist style and neutral decor. As with the decorations in the rest of the house, I've gone for a nature-inspired look using earthy beiges and browns . . .
New design finds | December 2023
It's time for my last round-up of new design finds of 2023 - and there's a bit of a collaborative theme to this month's edition. All the below launches are the result of partnerships between various brands, studios and designers, and the results are absolutely beautiful. There are gorgeous textiles, a minimalist chandelier, a new take on a much-loved lighting design, and a kitchen collection . . .
My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations
Over the past couple of weeks I've been sharing some inspiration for minimalist Christmas decorations and today I want to show you how I've dressed my own home. As always, I've kept things simple and natural, with a hint of festive magic. And, apart from a few candles and the tree, I haven't bought anything new . . .
The 2023 small business Christmas gift guide
For the past few years I've been sharing Christmas gift guides on Instagram, but this year I've decided to transfer them back to the blog. So, scroll down for my pick of beautiful, considered presents - all with a dash of timeless minimalist style and all sourced from small businesses and independent makers, who need our support more than ever . . .
21 of the best sofabeds with minimalist style
In today's multifunctional homes, a sofabed is often a vital piece of furniture - a way to squeeze an occasional guest bed into a living room, a home office or a kids' room, without taking up space that can be put to better use on a day-to-day basis. I'm now lucky enough to have a full spare bedroom, but that wasn't always the case and I've relied on them in the past. I even spent several months . . .
Home tour | A contemporary farmhouse in rural Suffolk
The homes I feature on this blog all tend to be fairly minimalist in style, but I try to cover a range of different property types, sizes and locations. Last month I shared a small period apartment in the centre of Stockholm; today it's the turn of a sleek new-build house on a working farm in the English county of Suffolk. The house was originally designed by Norm Architects in 2017 . . .
Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] I often get asked to review new home-technology products for this blog. Some are turned down instantly, some I test out but never share because they don’t make the grade. And some turn out to be absolutely brilliant – things that I end up using day in, day out long after the initial collaboration . . .
New design finds | November 2023
Yep, it's November already, and that means it's time for my regular round-up of new interior design finds and minimalist product launches. In this month's edition you'll find timeless lighting, elegant dinner candles in beautiful colours, and a range of limewash paint inspired by four European cities. There's also a collection of stunning fronts to customise standard IKEA kitchen units . . .
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