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  • Tradition reimagined at the Dinesen Country Home

    Tradition reimagined at the Dinesen Country Home

    January 27, 2025January 26, 2026

    Tradition and modernity come together at the Dinesen Country Home, with rustic-minimalist interiors from Danish design duo Mentze Ottenstein…

  • New design finds | January 2025

    New design finds | January 2025

    January 13, 2025January 26, 2026

    Minimalist design finds this month include home textiles, ceramics, lamps and furniture, all with beautiful pared-back style and many with Japandi influences…

  • Eight minimalist kitchen ideas from Nordiska Kök

    Eight minimalist kitchen ideas from Nordiska Kök

    January 6, 2025January 27, 2026

    Inspiration for minimalist kitchens from Swedish brand Nordiska Kök’s 2025 trend report, from layout tricks to new material and colour combinations…

  • This year’s Christmas decorations – minimalist elegance with glass, bows & earthy tones

    This year’s Christmas decorations – minimalist elegance with glass, bows & earthy tones

    December 5, 2024January 27, 2026

    This year I’ve used fluted glass baubles, paper stars, bows, pine cones and fir to create my neutral, minimalist Christmas decor…

  • Profile | Adelaide Awuku of Sincerely Lumière

    Profile | Adelaide Awuku of Sincerely Lumière

    November 30, 2024January 27, 2026

    A chat with Adelaide Awuku of minimalist candle brand Sincerely Lumière about inspirations, the power of scent and creating a cosy home over winter…

  • Minimalist Christmas inspiration from the Ask og Eng apartment

    Minimalist Christmas inspiration from the Ask og Eng apartment

    November 19, 2024January 28, 2026

    Inspiration for minimalist Christmas tree decor, festive tablescaping and beautiful gift wrapping from Ask og Eng’s pop-up Christmas Atelier…

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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 * [*PR products] #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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