According to Pinterest, at-home coffee stations and coffee bar styling are top trends for 2024. It seems we all want to be a barista at home and elevate that most simplest of moments – making ourselves that first, much-needed cup of the day. I’m a bit of a coffee addict and I can’t do anything before having a cup of coffee, not even a shower (and please don’t even try to talk to me…). I have a big bean-to-cup machine, which I adore, but it’s not the most elegant thing in the world. Without the space for a full utility room, I wanted to create a small pantry-like cupboard where I could hide awa ..read more

The seaside town of Margate on the north coast of Kent in England has been attracting holidaymakers and daytrippers from London since the 18th century. Wealthy Georgians visitors, and later well-to-do Victorians, would descend on the coastal resort, looking to reap the health benefits of bathing in seawater. Purpose-built modesty bathing machines and donkey rides were popular sights on the sandy beach front, the town even boasting the world’s first sea-bathing hospital. Now, out-of-towners hop off the hour and a half train from London, not so much for the sea air, but for the vibrant, gritty m ..read more

This neutral Copenhagen home has calm in abundance, from the soft, buttery beige walls and light-filled rooms to the warm wooden details and minimalist styling. It’s the latest interior project from Ask og Eng, a Norwegian architecture and design studio based between Drammen and Mallorca, who for the occasion of 3 Days of Design opened the space up to the public. It was a unique opportunity to see inside a real Danish home, while providing the perfect canvas to show off their handmade bamboo kitchen and furniture. Let’s have a look inside! All photos Cate St Hill Ask Og Eng was founded by env ..read more

Everyone knows Hans J. Wegner’s Wishbone chair – an iconic Danish design that was first created in 1950. The chair, designed for furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Søn, is instantly recognisable for its Y-shaped back and tactile, hand woven paper cord seat. I have a matte green one at my dining table and it’s my pride and joy – not to mention the comfiest seat around the table. The sweeping curve of the back just seems to hug the body, while creating a beautiful, sculptural silhouette. It’s no wonder it’s remained enduringly popular over the past (almost) 75 years. Now the design has bee ..read more

There are many pockets of calm to be found in Kyoto, from Japanese zen gardens and Buddhist shrines to quaint backstreets and tiny urban gardens glimpsed through slatted screens. None will restore you back to yourself quite like Maana Homes. With three properties dotted across the city, they offer a series of luxury, sanctuary-like spaces that will soothe your senses and help ease your mind. After just one night in Maana Kiyomizu, I felt so rested and at home that I hardly wanted to leave and step back into the real world. It’s the kind of place that will almost force you to slow down and take ..read more

As London Craft Week got underway across the city, GUBI unveiled its first UK showroom last week. Housed within an elegant Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in London’s Clerkenwell, it’s a home away from home for the Danish brand, designed to create a cosy setting for their collection of considered furniture and accessories. GUBI House is conceived just as if it was a real, genuine home and it’s so inviting you almost don’t want to leave! The impressive showroom is spread over four floors, with a series of intimate rooms, each with their own feel. I can’t think of any other showroom space in ..read more

I always think that interior spaces should be designed with tactility in mind. After all, we experience our homes as much with our sense of touch as with our sight. The key to making a neutral scheme feel cosy, inviting and characterful, rather than bland or boring, is in embracing texture and materiality. I believe you want to create a rich sensory experience that goes beyond just aesthetics, whether that’s through the use of natural materials, soft edges or warm surfaces. My dining space, here, has simple bones – plain, off white walls, a built-in bench seat and a streamlined minimalist dini ..read more

If you’re looking for minimalist bathroom inspiration then look no further than Italian brand Ceramica Catalano. Presented here is the Tonalità collection, inspired by the harmonious beauty of nature. It’s ticking all the bathroom trends for 2024 – earthy tones, natural textures and organic forms. Out goes your standard white sanitary ware (boring!), and in comes something much more tactile, with wooden accents, muted colours, architectural tiles, round mirrors, and satin finishes that you can’t help but stroke. With mood lighting, the result is warm and inviting, and anything but clean a ..read more

It’s time for my (now quite irregular!) feature ‘On My Radar’, where I round up a selection of new furniture launches and simple homeware finds that have caught my eye in the last month or so. In this month’s edition we have sustainable shell chairs, Japanese inspired shelves, organic shaped candles and eco-friendly paint. Enjoy! Mat Chair by Normann CopenhagenOffering a sustainable alternative to the classic plastic shell chair, Normann Copenhagen has unveiled a design that’s been two decades in the making. The Mat chair, designed by Danish studio Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen, was f ..read more

When I’m sourcing for clients or simply scrolling through Pinterest, I often come across lots of lovely things but never end up sharing. So rather than gatekeeping, here’s 10 beautiful things on my interior wishlist, from textured throws and striped pyjamas to modular sofas and cosy armchairs. Industrial boucle chair, £199, Dunelm *affI love the sleek shape of this industrial-style armchair from Dunelm. You would never know from first looking that it was such a good price. The slender metal frame is complemented by tactile wooden arms and boucle upholstery to give a comfy, relaxed look. I ..read more