I'm always drawn to interiors that are simple and pared back, yet also cosy and inviting - and this Stockholm apartment is another wonderful example. It's also a great illustration of 'Japandi' style, which blends design influences from Scandinavia and Japan to create schemes that are minimalist, functional and intentional, with an appealing mix of natural materials and clean lines . . .
New finds | May 2022
Another new month has rolled around, so it's time for my regular round-up of interesting product launches and minimalist design finds. On my radar for May are beautiful rugs and artwork, sustainable furniture from a new British name, relaunched icons from 1971 and a twist on a 2013 design that's already become a contemporary classic. Just read on to find out more . . .
Home tour | A calming mid-century bungalow in California
Today we're travelling to sunny California for a look around a 1960s ranch-style bungalow that's been transformed into a calming, contemporary haven. Located in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, the house is now owned by Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown of multidisciplinary creative studio Working Holiday . . .
Home tour | A minimalist cabin in a Swedish forest
For today's home tour we're heading deep into the Swedish wilderness, to a beautiful cabin that's just been remodelled by Copenhagen-based Norm Architects. Perched on top of a ridge and surrounded by pine trees, heathland and gentle sandy beaches, it's rustic yet refined - the kind of place that makes you unwind and breathe more deeply as soon as you step through the door . . .
The ‘Frame’ collection from Kristina Dam Studio
Normally the first week of February would see me heading off to Sweden for the Stockholm Furniture Fair - one of the biggest trade shows in the design calendar. That's been postponed until September due to current circumstances, but the launch of various new-season collections means there's still plenty of interiors inspiration to soak up. As usual I'll be sharing some of my favourites, and I'm . . .
Carl Hansen & Søn’s short table bench styled two ways
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn] I've aways loved timeless, multifunctional design - the kind of thing you can invest in safely, knowing it won't ever date and will evolve with you as your home and lifestyle change. And today I want to introduce you to a brilliant example from Carl Hansen & Søn: a short version of Danish designer Børge Mogensen's . . .
