The interior colour edit: cobalt blue
Joyful, vivid and radiant, cobalt blue is peppering interiors with a welcome dose of optimism. We look at beautiful objects in this vibrant shade, and at how to balance it flawlessly within the home.
20 mindful gift ideas for Pesach
Are you looking for timeless, sustainable gift ideas for Passover? From eco-friendly candles that burn clean, to crystals and incense that purify the air, here are my picks of the best gift ideas for this special time, to ensure a mindful, healthy home.
12 of the best flat-pack furniture
Beautifully crafted, high-end furniture designed for disassembly proposes a greener way to furnish our homes. From coffee tables to desks and sofas, we share our selection of 12 of the best flat-pack furniture you can find in Israel today, suitable for modern working, dining, and living.
16 holiday gift ideas for a natural home
A curated selection of sustainable gift ideas for a natural and eco-friendly home. From pure beeswax candles and natural soaps to recycled textiles and reusable water bottles, I hope you’ll find inspiration for your Christmas and Hanukkah gifts this holiday season.
Calm material trend: undyed textiles
Natural textiles made from undyed yarns emerge as an interesting material direction for healthy interiors. Without any dyes, bleach or artificial colouring, they celebrate materials in their purest state and lend a calming, poetic quality to our homes.
Circular design: 8 brands that reduce waste
The circular economy treats waste as a precious raw material to create a healthier future, for both the people and the planet. Here’s my selection of 8 brands that pioneer circular design and turn materials from trash to cash.
The rise of spiritual hospitality
As wellness tourism keeps on growing, a new type of hospitality gains traction. The very definition of hospitality is to welcome guests into our lives with graciousness, a spiritual practice in and of itself. Hotels take this literal definition one step further, orienting their offering to help bring balance and harmony to your mind, body, and spirit.
Calm colours for a minimalist home
A calm, tranquil home does not have to be white. Or beige. Or cream. If you love a space with depth, and wonder how to add colour to a minimalist home, here are six palettes with soothing qualities that will create interest while supporting inner peace.
What materials purify the air in your home?
Our homes have the power to improve our health. While following visual preferences such as colour and finishes benefits mental health, incorporating materials that filter indoor air supports physical welfare. We look at the best air purifying materials for interiors.
Quiet products for kids
Neutral products for kids have become widely available, for the joy of minimalist parents around the world. But is the craze for them all about aesthetics, or are they actually beneficial to children’s development?
8 spiritual objects for connected living
To surround ourselves with meaningful objects that foster a sense of connection - to the earth, to ancient traditions, to ourselves - can turn everyday routines into sacred rituals. We look at brands that support these mystical connections with beautiful, collectible products.
New finds - The wood edit
Every month, I present a short edit of quiet designs and minimalist homewares that have caught my eye amongst new collections. This month, objects made from wood have captured my interest especially. Here are a few finds to add to your wish list.
Calming colours for children’s bedrooms
Guest post by Sewing Wave, makers of natural bedding for babies and toddlers. Read on if you ever wondered how colours affect children.
Minimalist baby essentials for the quiet home
If you are wondering how to keep a minimalist home with a little one on the way, I have compiled the baby essentials that I actually used, a lot. To prepare for the big day in a relaxed, responsible, and eco-friendly way.
New finds - February edit
Every month, I present a short edit of quiet design and minimalist homewares that have caught my eye amongst new collections. Objects that moved me and new finds to add to your wish list.
Quiet colours for the bedroom
Serene bedrooms are essential for restful and restorative nights. With a balanced colour palette, your bedroom can become a calm sanctuary that will help you to centre yourself and relax before bed time, allowing you to sleep deeper and better, till morning.
Calm material trend: limestone
Neutral-toned limestones emerge as a strong material direction to create warm minimal interiors, striking a delicate balance between mass and weightlessness. Using natural surfaces such as sandy travertine or beige chalk, designers introduce a calm sensuality to spaces and products.
Tel Aviv: 8 minimalist spaces for quiet living
Over the last few months, the buzzing Middle-Eastern city of Tel Aviv has started a slow shift towards softer, quieter living, and a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic has become increasingly visible in interiors. From cafes and eateries to spas and hotels, we round up our favourite ones.
Design for Spiritual Living
We live in an age of anxiety, driving consumers to look for solace in new forms of spirituality, imbued in everyday life. As wellness extends beyond physical and emotional health to include spiritual balance, interiors strive to provide bliss and set the stage for self-introspection and mystical connections.
Sound travel at Maison & Objet
The ultimate freedom of the mind is that it can travel without borders, taking us to another world without our bodies having to move an inch. This is what happened to me last week in the most unlikely place. A professional trade show.