Singapore looks to be a really vibrant and colourful city, full of fun things to do.  The population consists of 78% Chinese, 15% Malay and 6.5% Indian, providing the city with an interesting mix of ethnic groups who possess their own pride in cultures, traditions and beliefs.  To me, that’s what travel is all about- experiencing different cultures.

The New Majestic Hotel located in Chinatown has 30 rooms designed individually by Singaporean artists- the perfect representation of true Singaporean style!  The decor is very modern and tasteful, designed with the comfort of the guest in mind…

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I love the product mix of fun and quirky with modern and practical at Caroline McGrath.  Every day items become so much more than a mere necessity.   Glasses which keep your drinks chilled, a milk and sugar set in one,  artwork which doubles as a work board…isn’t that what life is all about- making the most of everything?

Personalised chalkboard wall graphic, £33

For busy families, these chalkboards are brilliant.  Forget trying to squeeze everything onto a calendar- take things one day at a time!

Caroline’s online homeware collection has a strong Swedish influence- a country known for producing modern and quirky design. 

“We have always loved the chic simplicity of Scandinavian design. Our focus on well constructed, beautifully designed home accessories slots perfectly into today’s ethos for ‘buy less, buy better’”.

British Isles Type Map Print in Sheer Slate, £43

I do a bit of screen printing myself and take it from me- soooo much hard work and precision goes into prints like the one pictured above (printed here in the UK).  You never get bored of admiring the intricacy of the patterns.

Heart tableware, from £15

“British homes are loving the modern, sleek feel of good looking products from Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland and Scandi-Brit style is flourishing”.

Normann Copenhagen herb stand, £30

This herb stand certainly beats having randomly-sized potted plants cluttering the window sill!

pssst!! Caroline McGrath is kindly giving away a ‘My Heart’ print in Raspberry Sorbet to one lucky blog reader, worth £43!  Check out the competition below!

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This stunning home designed by Marc Canadell epitomises Hollywood perfectly, with its amazing scenery, luscious weather and its glamorous, laid-back vibe.  What could be more perfect than living in the Hollywood Hills, close to the city yet far enough to get away from it all?  Sigh! I love California but you have to have a fair amount of money to be able to experience it to the full (think trendy rooftop bars, shopping on Rodeo Drive and well, being able to afford a home like this!).

The views are just unreal…

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Didmarton House in Tetbury is owned by interior designer, Jo Berryman.  The 17th century Gloucestershire manor house has a beautifully modern interior with quirky home accessories, whilst remaining sympathetic to the building and its rich history.  There are no musty moth balls or creaky floorboards here- more like a stunning period home with an attractive contemporary interior.  Perfect!

This property is currently on the market and is all yours for £2 million.

Images via Mr and Mrs Smith

Posted by Emily

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Modern homes aren’t just for bachelors y’know!  I’ve got this idea in my head that all single men have a home full of contemporary, minimalist furniture whilst families go for a more shabby chic homely look, packed full of bits and bobs here, there and everywhere.

Well the reality is that modern home accessories are becoming more and more popular and more of us are mixing and matching colours, prints and textures whilst still striving to maintain that minimalist feel.  What do you think of the rooms below, do they work in the real world?

The different colours and textures in this room are exciting and interesting without being garish

Who said these trendy curved chairs must be refined to the kitchen?

Is the blue just a shade too much?

The living room above doesn’t look particularly comfortable to me… what do you guys think?  I see the lounge as a place to relax and well, lounge about basically, with big squishy chairs and fluffy cushions.  The furniture above looks to harsh somehow.

I love this room above, although it reminds me a little of a seating area in an art gallery.  Arty, relaxed, inviting and contemporary.

Images via House To Home

Posted by Emily

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