Vipp Cold Hawaii Guesthouse in Thy National Park On Denmark’s rugged west coast, amid the dunes and wide-open landscapes of Thy National Park, the new Vipp Cold Hawaii guesthouse offers a contemporary take on traditional fishermen’s cottages. Opened in February 2024 by Danish design brand Vipp, the guesthouse sits near the small village of Vangså, … Read more

AD | Paid partnership with Burlington Bathrooms When choosing bathroom ceramics, many people default to white. White is clean and versatile, but if you want a neutral option with more warmth and character, consider ivory. Ivory Medici basin and Kensington taps with Walnut trim by Burlington Burlington Bathrooms has introduced The Medici Collection — a … Read more

John Lewis has partnered with Loaf to introduce a new collection of sofas and footstools that blend the laid-back Loaf aesthetic with the retailer’s reach. Available online and in selected stores from today, the range expands both brands’ offering with comfortable, stylish seating designed for modern living rooms. The collection comprises three sofa styles and … Read more

When we hired builders for our kitchen extension we chose a shell-only contract. This allowed the builders to complete the structural work quickly while we took on most of the internal finishing ourselves. It’s saved a considerable amount of money, but progress has been slower because all the work has to fit around our full-time … Read more

Protecting the environment is no longer a remote issue for others to solve; it has become a shared responsibility for governments, businesses, and individuals. Sustainability now shapes everyday choices—from the clothes we wear to the way we furnish and design our homes. In 2025, the growing demand for healthier living spaces, lower carbon footprints, and … Read more

Perched beneath the jagged peaks of Jämtland in northern Sweden, this contemporary mountain cabin exemplifies a seamless blend of thoughtful design and natural beauty. Photographers Sophie Odelberg and her fiancé Gustav wanted a home that honored their deep connection to the outdoors and supported an active, nature-centered life. The result is a refined retreat that … Read more

Magnolia walls carry a mixed reputation. For some, magnolia is a dependable neutral—soft, warm and easy to live with. For others, it recalls styles from the 1990s and can feel dated. The reality is more useful: magnolia paint is highly adaptable when paired with the right colours. Whether you’re refreshing a rental, updating a traditional … Read more

Swedish-born designer and experienced seamstress Ulrika Vallance, whose fashion career spans more than two decades, has launched a refined loungewear line that celebrates vintage fabrics and early 20th-century silhouettes. The collection highlights buttery-soft silk-cotton blends cut into slips, robes, camisoles and shorts in antique tones and timeless shapes. Each piece is crafted with attention to … Read more

London Design Festival is almost here, and the city is preparing for one of the busiest weeks in its design calendar. This year’s festival coincides with the design biennale at Somerset House and promises a packed programme of exhibitions, installations and events across multiple venues. With so much on offer it helps to plan ahead. … Read more

I own dozens of vases, but most have been decorative rather than practical. They gather dust, crowd surfaces and leave me scrambling whenever I buy fresh flowers to find something suitable for displaying them. So recently I decided to simplify. I pared down my vintage Scandinavian collection and chose a few versatile, well-designed vases that … Read more