interior lighting is perhaps the most important home decor item you should be investing in right now (aside from festive decorations, natch), as shortening days limit your access to natural light and the proliferance of grey, low-hanging cloud spreads gloom throughout even the most naturally cheery of homes. i've talked before about the impact that light - or lack thereof - ...
contemporary woodcraft
have you discovered the wonderful work of joined+jointed yet? i remember the palpable anticipation in the design world when the brand first launched at the london design festival back in 2013, and since then i've watched the brand go from strength to strength on the back of their defined modern aesthetic, commitment to high quality materials and dedicated craftsmanship. i ...
the fab flat: kitchen accs
the kitchen is the heart of the home, right? it's taken me a little while though, to make the little kitchen corner in my open plan living space both look and function the way i would like, given that it's the classic built-in l-shape configuration you would expect in a new-build rental home. of course if this were my own ...
because you’re so smooth
velvet. it's a material i most strongly associate with questionable eighties fashion choices (floppy hat - check, waistcoat - check) but one that i'm strangely finding myself drawn to - in moderation - again this season. i’m particularly loving bemz’s new velvet slipcovers in muted nordic colours, which enable you to give an old ikea sofa an instant update for ...
the allure of linen
as the evenings start to draw in and the lure of hibernation begins to beckon, all thoughts turn to the bedroom and creating a nice, cosy cocoon in which to retreat during the long, dark winter months. choosing the right bedlinen for your winter lair is essential, and in recent years i've become a total convert to the relaxed, seductive ...
viva españa
i’ve been wanting to craft a series of posts on my favourite design classics for some time now, but my recent visit to copenhagen with danish heritage brands fredericia and georg jensen has finally given me the perfect place to start! i’m always fascinated by the origins of truly iconic pieces of design – be it furniture, home accessories, architecture ...