Today I’m taking you to Skåne in southern Sweden for a peek at a contemporary house that puts a warm, textural spin on Scandinavian minimalism. Set in the small seaside village of Höllviken, this new-build stone villa (first featured in Elle Decoration) was designed by architect Hanne Birk for owners Sofia and Johan Wäborg, who decided to relocate to the countryside from nearby Malmö after the . . .
New shelving inspiration from String
I’ve long been a fan of String’s flexible shelving system, so I was very excited to see that the company is expanding its range once again this year. First created by Swedish architect Nils Strinning back in 1949, the modular system offers the perfect balance of form and function. The lightweight iron-wire side panels allow shelves and cupboards of various sizes to be incorporated and . . .
The spring-summer 2018 collection from Menu
Today I’m taking a look at the latest collection from Menu, another of my go-to Scandinavian interiors brands. Year after year, Menu manages to deliver forward-thinking, minimalist furniture and accessories that fit seamlessly into everyday homes, and many of its designs – the ‘Bottle’ grinder, the ‘Tumbler’ alarm clock, the ‘Cage’ table – have quickly become contemporary classics. And it seems . . .
Ariake – an international design collaboration founded in Japan
Over the last few months I've seen lots of references to 'Japandi' - a fusion between Japanese and Scandinavian design which is inspiring interiors all over the world. I don't particularly like the term, but in many respects it's a natural pairing - despite originating on different sides of the globe, Japanese and Scandinavian design share obvious similarities. Both focus on simplicity and . . .
The spring-summer 2018 collection from Ferm Living
It’s that time of year when homeware and furniture brands start releasing details of their upcoming spring-summer collections. I’ll be sharing some of my favourites over the next few weeks, starting with a Danish company whose ability to interpret the latest trends while staying true to its own distinctive aesthetic never fails to impress: Ferm Living. Like its autumn-winter 2017 range, Ferm’s . . .
10 Instagram accounts to follow for minimalist interiors inspiration
Instagram is awash with envy-inducing interiors and over the years it's become one of my go-to sources of inspiration for minimalist design. I thought it was time I shared a few of my favourite feeds, so scroll down to see 10 Instagrammers who are well worth following if you're also drawn to simple, Scandinavian-influenced décor and calming colours. And of course don't forget to check out my . . .
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