Journal
18 articles
What is on our minds as we select pieces – conviction, doubt, decisions.
Choosing a sofa: what really matters
A sofa is the most expensive and longest-lasting piece in most living rooms. And it is the one where the wrong criterion most often decides: the…
Using natural stone decor well: bowls, vases, objects
Natural stone brings to a room what textiles and wood do not provide: mass. A stone object looks heavy even when it is small, and that is precisely…
Choosing an armchair: size, material, position
An armchair is usually bought for its looks and judged by its comfort. The two are less connected than one might think – what matters are three…
Buying Furniture Online: The Measurements Nobody Thinks Of
When buying furniture online, the choice is rarely the problem. The problem is the route in between: the door, the stairs, the box that stands in…
How Natural Materials Age
A piece of furniture made of solid wood, leather or stone looks different after five years than on the day of delivery. This is well known and is…
Why a Room Feels Restless Even Though Every Piece Is Beautiful
There are rooms in which every single piece is good and yet the room as a whole never feels settled. The rug is right, the sofa is right, the vase…
Side Tables: The Right Height for Each Piece of Furniture
A side table is the piece of furniture that is measured least often and placed wrongly most often. It takes up hardly any space, is therefore bought…
Lighting the Living Space: Kelvin, Lumens and Three Levels
Light is the only furnishing decision that changes twice a day. Until the afternoon the window does the work, after that a handful of lights. Anyone…
