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  • Three stylish schemes for small outdoor spaces

    Three stylish schemes for small outdoor spaces

    May 13, 2023February 17, 2026

    Inspiration and ideas for creating a stylish and usable outdoor space, even if you only have a small garden, a tiny courtyard or a balcony to play with…

  • The ‘CH004’ nesting tables – versatile space-saving design from Carl Hansen & Søn

    The ‘CH004’ nesting tables – versatile space-saving design from Carl Hansen & Søn

    May 10, 2023February 16, 2026

    Created by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, Carl Hansen & Søn’s ‘CH004’ nesting tables embody minimalist, multifunctional and space-saving design that’s perfect for modern homes…

  • New design finds | May 2023

    New design finds | May 2023

    May 3, 2023February 16, 2026

    Minimalist design finds this month include versatile storage systems, sculptural glass vases, outdoor furniture, a light made from recycled plastic and more…

  • Minimalism meets traditional crafts at Milan Design Week exhibition ‘Still Life – The Art of Living’

    Minimalism meets traditional crafts at Milan Design Week exhibition ‘Still Life – The Art of Living’

    April 27, 2023February 17, 2026

    This collaborative Milan Design Week exhibition from Ariake and other brands fused Scandinavian minimalism with traditional crafts from Japan, Portugal, Ethiopia and more…

  • The Edit | An organised kitchen

    The Edit | An organised kitchen

    April 24, 2023February 17, 2026

    Timeless, considered buys to help you organise your kitchen, with stylish and practical solutions for drawers, sinks, food cupboards and worktops…

  • Casa Vipp – a minimalist mountain hideaway in Andorra

    Casa Vipp – a minimalist mountain hideaway in Andorra

    April 18, 2023February 17, 2026

    Set high in the Pyrenees, the latest addition to Danish design brand Vipp’s collection of stylish places to stay mixes modern minimalism with traditional Andorran features…

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A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of @askogeng, photographed by @tiffanygrantriley for my second book, Bring The Outside In: Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home.

It's a wonderful haven of calming neutrals, natural materials and handmade pieces - and Tiff and I were lucky enough to stay there during the photoshoot so I can testify that it's as liveable as it is beautiful! 

See the rest of this wonderful home and others in the book, published by @rylandpetersandsmall and available internationally now.

#neutralhomedecor #natureinspireddesign #minimalistinterior #scandiinterior #biophilicdesign
[AD - features PR products] Little snippets of our [AD - features PR products] Little snippets of our almost-finished living room.

This space is so very nearly there - we're just waiting for the bioethanol stove to arrive and for the electricians to sort out some wiring so we can fit the rest of the skirting boards.

This was a tricky room, as it has two windows, two doorways and acts as a bit of a thoroughfare to the kitchen. It also had no natural focal point. Some careful layout planning, a new chimney breast and a bespoke Bath-stone fireplace have made all the difference, as has our beautiful oak flooring. We've also built floating shelves in a nook that we think is the remnant of a former doorway. 

It's already a space I love spending time in, and it has the rustic-minimalist mix of old, new and handmade that I'm aiming for throughout our little cottage. I can't wait to show you more! 

Walls, woodwork & ceiling: Slipper Satin by @farrowandball 
Floor: Cascada hardwood flooring in Wintry Forest Oak by @quickstepfloors *
Radiators: Milano Windsor & brass valves by @bestheatinguk *
Fireplace: @christopheremerystone 
Sofa: @ikeauk HYLTARP
Curtains: @laredoute_uk 
Artworks: @sarah_cocolapine and @tracydixon.ceramics 
Lounge chair: CH25 by @carlhansenandson
Throws: @elvangdenmark *

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#cottagerenovation #rusticminimalism #neutralhomedecor #livingroomdecor #minimalistlivingroom
We've been making the most of lighter evenings wit We've been making the most of lighter evenings with after-work strolls around the beautiful lanes and fields around our house. 

It's funny: I grew up in the countryside, and I couldn't wait to move to a city when I started university. Eighteen-year-old Abi would probably never have believed that 42-year-old Abi would be so happy back in a rural setting! 

#naturesmagic #natureandnourish  #goldenhour #gowildlyandslow #thisprettyengland
[AD - paid partnership] After downsizing to our li [AD - paid partnership] After downsizing to our little cottage, Chris and I now have to share the same office space on the two or three days a week when he works from home. We have one large desk between us and often swap sides based on what we're doing – if I’m photo-editing, I don’t like facing the glare of the window, whereas Chris likes to sit away from the door when he’s on video calls so that I can come and go without getting in the way. Being able to zip around on @carlhansenandson's beautiful and lightweight CH621 swivel chair makes things that little bit easier, and the wheels run smoothly over both our hardwood floor and woven rug. It's the kind of chair that works with all sorts of decor styles, too - I love the contrast between its sleek mid-century aesthetic and the rustic timber of our desk.

#homeofficeinspo #deskstyling #minimalisthomedecor #rusticminimalism #simplehomestyle
Blossom outside, blossom in the house... I should Blossom outside, blossom in the house... I should probably pack the little eggs away now that Easter has been and gone, though. 

#blossomwatch #springdecorating #springhomedecor #natureinside #springmood

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