Living in the Southern Hemisphere comes with the strange sense that our seasons are back-to-front compared to the rest of the world. We listen to “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” while firing up the barbeque in the warm, summer afternoons in December. It’s all fun and games until winter sets in around May, we quickly […]
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Life After Grey: adding colour back into your interiors
The minimalistic aesthetic of black, white and blonde timber has swept through the international interior design world at an incredible pace. This look finds its roots in modern Scandinavian design, as well as Japanese and mid-century design theories. In my previous blog, Honest Interiors, I discuss the benefits of this aesthetic, yet how fast interior fashion […]
Honest Interiors: Love your home
The stunning winter aesthetic of Scandinavian Minimalism has dominated the interior world for years. The international design community has embraced a necessities-driven aesthetic, with function over form. This translated into clean lines, right angles, geometric shapes, raw materials, omission of bright colours, loss of decorum and a humble aesthetic that when done correctly, is truly […]
Discovering your style: How to love your home
Knowing what you love is problematic in a world with endless options and seemingly less and less thinking time. In my blog Honest Interiors, I posted about why it’s crucial to your home interiors to focus on your own tastes rather than what’s popular at the moment. In a quick summary, sticking with a personal […]