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 . . .
Home tour | A simple, soulful apartment in Stockholm
It's time for another home tour and today we're heading over to Stockholm for a peek inside a beautiful apartment whose simple, relaxed interiors instantly caught my eye. Set in an Art Nouveau building designed by Swedish architect Nils Persson in 1908, it now belongs to architects Anders Stenholm and Rakel Östlund, who have deftly combined modern minimalism with original features such as . . .
16 of the best minimalist electric kettles
Small kitchen appliances are rarely the prettiest of things, but it is possible to find stylish examples - and that seems to be particularly true when it comes to electric kettles. Over the years designers have put a lot of thought into creating kettles that blend form and function, and I've rounded up 16 of the best below. There are options for all budgets . . .
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