From soft sky blues to deeper ocean hues, blue colour palettes can help to evoke serenity and counterbalance the heat and brightness of summer. We look at how accessories and flooring solutions are helping to add a touch of contemporary cool while enabling homeowners to always stay at the top of the style charts. School’s Out With the summer holidays around the corner, it may be the perfect time to update the bedrooms of the younger family members with an easy to clean and stylish floor. Wood effect and real wood floors work beautifully with blue tones as they add…
Author: Nicola Kent
Gone are the days when the kitchen was purely practical. Today’s contemporary kitchens blend clean lines and clever design with comforting textures, layered materials, and subtle nods to tradition. From heritage-inspired lighting to marble-look vinyl that combines visual elegance with everyday practicality, the modern kitchen is as much about experience as it is about efficiency. We examine how flooring and accessories contribute to providing contrast, practicality, and focal points in today’s contemporary kitchens. New Angles While skylights can help add natural light during the day, cleverly positioned and angled lights can help highlight areas of interest within a twilight contemporary…
B Corp lighting design studio Spark & Bell, is showing its “Seraphín” chandelier at Material Matters Copenhagen, part of 3daysofdesign 2025. After three successful London editions of Material Matters, the fair is going to Copenhagen, 18-20 June, and Spark & Bell is in for the ride. Bringing its “Seraphín” multi-tiered chandelier to Material Matters Copenhagen, Gammel Dok, Christianshavn; the lighting design studio joins a select roster of curated exhibitors. Emer Gillespie, founder, Spark & Bell; “I’ve always wanted to make the trip to 3daysofdesign so I’m hugely excited to be able to do that, while also bringing along our newest…
Café Culture is now an integral part of busy lives. From grabbing a hot drink on the go to indulging the taste buds with the latest seasonal spice, Café Culture is also influencing the way we incorporate warm, earthy tones and casual dining styles into our home design. The principles of Café Culture can be observed in any coffee shop. From industrial themes to warm, repurposed woods, and plush, inviting seating to watch the world go by. We take an express(o) look at how Café Culture is serving up its welcoming aesthetic into home design. The Art of Slow Living…
Living rooms shaked off their formal origins, from entertaining visitors with polite tea and baked goods, to being today’s spot to entertain, unwind and catch up on the latest box set. From its stoic origins, we take a look at how the modern living room is balancing the demand for forgiving solutions that cope with the rigours of modern living. A Combination of Styles The joy of celebrating traditional architecture with modern furnishing means modern living rooms are embracing rather than covering traditional features and allowing modern elements, prints and colours to add a contemporary twist. This living room features…
In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, the desire for simplicity without sacrificing comfort is growing. Soft minimalism, an emerging trend in interior design, is the solution. Unlike traditional minimalism, which is often perceived as too austere due to its clean lines and monochrome tones, soft minimalism embraces warmth, softness, and natural materials. Quick-Step’s collections seamlessly align with this trend, offering timeless, durable design floors that make life easier. Design with delicate comfort While traditional minimalism was associated with clean lines and pared back interiors, the focus is now shifting to organic shapes, natural materials, and tactile textures. Soft minimalism…