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I love linen bedding especially linen duvet covers and pillow cases. Not only does linen look great but it’s the perfect material for sleeping in year round as it keeps you cool in summer and warm in the colder months. Also it feels lovely against the skin. If you’re a fan of linen bedding you’ll…
The colour brown has been having a moment for over a year now, but if you love neutrals like me, it’s likely been on your radar for a lot longer. I’m planning a makeover for my bedroom and this is one of the colours I’m feeling drawn to as brown is so cosy making it…
*contains affiliate links I’ve been planning a full bedroom refresh for a while but since I don’t have any budget I’m trying to save up first. But there was one corner of my bedroom that I really wanted to change in the meantime. That corner is my bedside table area and while I liked how…
If you have a small kitchen, you might think that a kitchen island isn’t an option. But think again because kitchen islands don’t always need a huge space to work well. With the right design and planning even tiny kitchens can have an island that can add to both aesthetics and functionality. Kitchen islands, even…
White is one of the most popular bedroom colours especially for those of us whose decor style leans minimalist. It’s timeless, versatile and visually calming. But not all white paints are created equal especially when it comes to bedrooms. Bright, stark white paints can make a bedroom feel cold and clinical, and that’s definitely not…
Whether your dining room is a separate room, a part of your kitchen or part of an open plan living area, it’s the space to gather and eat, not just when you have company but daily. It’s a place where celebrations take place, where everyday conversations happen and where memories are made. In other words,…
Natural light is something we all crave and even more so in winter when the days are so much shorter. Scandinavians experience even longer, darker winters than most of us, often with just six hours of daylight or less. Because of this they’ve become experts at making the most of every bit of natural light….
Wardrobes are essential, but they can take up a lot of space in a bedroom, especially if your bedroom is on the smaller side. Once you’ve added a bed and a wardrobe to a small bedroom, you may feel like you don’t have much space left. Fortunately though there are some types of wardrobes that…
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for IKEA? After all the Swedish superstore is practically an icon when it comes to offering great designs at affordable prices. While there’s plenty to be said about their big ticket items like their furniture (big fan of the Soderhamn sofa here!) there are also small decor accents and…
Having a clutter-free home is the most important step towards creating a space that feels calm and cohesive. Even if you have a carefully curated space with stylish furniture and decor, it will look chaotic if it’s filled with too much stuff. That said, decluttering can be hard for many reasons, but it helps to…
Over the many years of writing this blog, decorating a few homes and being a freelance interiors writer, I’ve realised just how much design choices influence the comfort and calm of a bedroom; way beyond the aesthetics. I’ve been thinking about this recently as I’m planning my own bedroom refresh. As part of my planning…
