The wonder of Northern lights

We’ve seen our fair share of beautiful Northern lights. They may not be the same Northern lights that people travel thousands of miles to see.

Sartfell Retreat: Design for the future

Sartfell Retreat has won three RIBA Awards: RIBA North West Regional Award 2019, RIBA North West Sustainability Award 2019 and RIBA National Award 2019.

Why Brum Brum is the best kids Christmas present this year

We believe that Brum Brum’s balance bikes are the best Christmas presents for kids in recent years. Here are just a couple of reasons why.

Retina House: Emphasis on surroundings

Retina House is a modern family refuge that emphasises the beauty of life’s simple pleasures and nature. Take the tour of this dreamy escape now.

Bang & Olufsen A1 Speaker review

We thought we’d take some time out to test Bang & Olufsen A1 Speaker which should be top of your Christmas list this year.

Casa de Agrela: A roof that does more

Casa de Agrela's roof’s uneven surface registers time through its form, keeping time by casting unusual shadows throughout the day.

How to introduce plants into your home

Your home isn't full of plants yet? Stop wasting time. Remember that the best indoor plants need to best pots. Here are our favourite planters.

CMA House: Socially oriented living spaces

A social-centric lifestyle led to the vast, open spaces of CMA House. The clients also requested an ocean view, this wish was definitely granted.

Poufs that will instantly upgrade your living room

Those who don't own a pouf only realise their mistake after using one. From leather poufs to fabric poufs, these pieces come in all shapes and sizes.

Villa Vassdal: A choreographed layout

Villa Vassdal is situated on a small island in the Gothenburg archipelago, historically known for thriving fishing and shipping industries.

Stirrup House: Living around art

Stirrup House is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Idaho. The property is framed by Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain, two of Idaho’s most famous peaks.

Two Hulls House: Reacting to context

Two Hulls House is a project shaped by its context. Its context is the glaciated, coastal landscape of Nova Scotia – a testing location for anything.

The top 5 items to drop this week

The wait is over for another week. Here are the items that have been keeping us awake this week, from Fritz Hansen to The Poster Club.

How to style your perfect dining table

why is your dining table completely empty when it’s not in use? Here are a few ideas on how to populate your dining table even when it’s not being used.

Grow House: The illusion of space

Grow House is a modern take on traditional Japanese homes. This property was designed by Haruhisa Saito who takes inspiration from classic Gassho roofs.

Ombra House: Uniting interior and exterior

Ombra House takes the form of a perfect cube. The interior of the cube has been excavated to make room for living spaces and a highlight central courtyard.

Everything you should know about Fritz Hansen’s Egg Chair

An imitation will never be iconic – it may be popular but it won’t be timeless. Let’s take Fritz Hansen’s iconic Egg Chair as a case study in originality.

Why your home needs a daybed

Poised between a sofa and a bed, a daybed is the ideal spot for an afternoon nap or a few hours of reading. Here are our favourite daybeds for winter.

At home in Brussels: Bellerose Artistic Director Derek Van Heurck's apartment

We forced Derek Van Heurck, artistic director for Bellerose, to allow us into his home, to see if it was as stylish as we expected. It was.

The top 5 items to drop this week

Men’s chunky knitwear by Schnayderman’s, statement shades by KAMO, suede sneakers by Uniform Standard and interior design by Mater and Rock Paper Film.

The Mountain House: Tradition and modernity

The Mountain House by Sigurd Larsen sits amongst the rolling green hills of Oberschlierbach, Austria. The project blends old and new seamlessly.

Villa Hexagon: Light and concrete

Villa Hexagon is situated on a hilltop overlooking a large river in Vennesla, Norway. Hoem+Folstad Arkitekter's project is flooded with natural light.

The top 5 items to drop this week

We’ve taken it back to basics and chosen the 5 items that have captured our hearts and minds this week, from Mater to A Day's March.

River Retreat House: Disguised in nature

River Retreat House is situated in the midst of nature. The project is oriented to capture views of the nearby river and Hakarimata ranges.

Hypocam House: The power of colour

Wutopia Lab was commissioned by the client to redesign Hypocam House, an old property located in the heart of Shanghai. It wasn't all straightforward...

Mater: sustainable furniture with style

Using methods that support people, local craft traditions and the environment, Mater’s sustainable furniture is high-end and responsibly made.

Cabo de Vila House: Freedom of movement

Cabo de Vila House is home to a young couple who wanted their house to break tradition. The interior inspires a sense of complete freedom of movement.

The best car art from Rear View Prints

Rear View Prints specialises in high-quality automotive prints that celebrate the very best in car design. Each print is minimal and super stylish.

The top 5 items to drop this week

We’ve got wardrobe updates from Schnayderman’s and Stepney Workers Club, grooming help from Morrama and interior design from Hotel Magique and Menu.

The art of the coffee table book

Art is a great basis to coffee table books. There’s no need to go to an art book shop, we’ve got something for everybody at OPUMO.

Bits for the home from Menu

When it comes to buying homeware, there's nowhere better than Menu. Looking for that finishing touch? It's sure to be in this homeware guide.

Villa NEO: Unifying contrasting elements

As the name suggests, Villa NEO is the result of a project in which Querkopf Architekten envisioned the villa of the future.