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Travertine at home: three small pieces that bring instant calm
You do not need a travertine floor to bring the material into your home. A lamp or a side table is enough.
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Wood in the bathroom: why teak works, and what to look out for
Wood and water do not mix, many people think. Teak is the exception. How to use it in the bathroom.
The shortest days: how to bring more light into your home in December
Now that the clocks have gone back, it is dark by five. Four simple ways to make your home feel lighter, by day and in the evening.
Take a look: how we would furnish a 1930s living room around a green velvet sofa
A bay window, stained glass and a bottle-green sofa. We show step by step how to make a room like this warm without turning it into a museum.
Japandi without the clichés: five choices that make the difference
Japandi is more than a low sofa and a bonsai. Five choices that make a room genuinely calm without turning it into a showroom.
Light in layers: why every room needs three lamps (and none of them on the ceiling)
One ceiling light turns any room into a waiting room. With three lamps at different heights, your home changes after sunset.
Take a look: how we turn a narrow hall into a place you love coming home to
A hall one metre wide is usually a walk-through full of coats. With a bench, a console and a mirror it becomes a welcome.
The bouclé armchair: why this chair is here to stay, and what to check before you buy one
Bouclé is no longer a hype; it has become a classic. Four things we check before recommending a bouclé armchair.
What size rug fits your living room? Measure it in five minutes
Too small is the most common mistake. With a tape measure and masking tape you will know in five minutes which size you need.
Why round shapes soften a room (and where to use them first)
A room full of straight lines feels strict. A round table, an arched mirror or an armchair with a curved back brings calm straight away.
Take a look: how we would furnish a 4 m² balcony that works all year round
In October a small balcony is usually a storage space. With one chair, light and a throw it becomes a place for your morning coffee.
A standing arched mirror: five places where it makes your room bigger
A large mirror is the cheapest way to make a room lighter. But only if you put it in the right place.