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In Brussels, B-ILD has created Hodb House; a light, spacious apartment where contrasting materials and use of natural light have turned an industrial unit into a refined and minimal, yet warm, home. Bright white walls and floors are juxtaposed with a mix of light and dark colours and textures.
Herman Miller's iconic Aeron Chair now features up to 1.13kg of recycled ocean-bound plastic
What’s the most versatile piece of clothing in your wardrobe? A plain t-shirt? Perhaps an Oxford shirt? For myself, I'd probably say it's a pair of trousers — but it hasn’t always been.
Expanding on their new womenswear collection, ASKET have released three key knitwear pieces for women.
This personal notebook is a refined, premium device that represents a more elegant and harmonious balance between hardware and software.
The new high-end model is the best showcase of Apple’s evolution as a company, and the feature set is outstandingly rich.
As namesake suggests, lemony freshness forms the bases of this scent, mixed in with a hint of jasmine and ginger, and structured with cedar and musks.
A collection of design hotels and luxury resorts from around the world
Featured Hotels
- Sydney
- , Australia
Calm, compact rooms conveniently located in Sydney's CBD
- Water Mill
- , United States
Spa and wellness retreat inspired by Japanese design and principles
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More than just a physical space, Ruxton Rise Residence is a home that celebrates the beauty found in simplicity.
Product stylist and photographer Hali Mason’s home has a serene atmosphere, sharing certain qualities with a beautiful showroom or gallery. Hali takes us through some of her favourite rooms in her home, giving insight into how she and her family use and enjoy each space and the objects they’ve chosen to include.
Set in the lush jungle in Tulum, Mexico, Casa Aviv is a modern concrete paradise and reposeful haven.
In a century-old building in Copenhagen, Aspekt Office has designed an open, collaborative space for Work & Co that fuses historical architecture with modern needs, and the city’s signature pared-back Scandinavian style.
Terence Chin is an interiors and lifestyle photographer with over 20 years of experience under his belt. He’s travelled around Australia and the world shooting for a range of notable clients including Saturdays NYC, bassike, Incu, IN BED, and Assembly Label.
Nicholas Gurney is a designer whose portfolio of small spaces showcases what’s possible through innovative design and a strong conceptual approach.
Footwear is one area of your wardrobe particularly worth investing in. Naturally, shoes take a lot of wear, so it's important to choose quality footwear that will not only last, but continue to offer comfort and support. Our team has compiled a selection of brands offering craftsmanship, quality and style to help you find the perfect pieces.
Elevating the coffee pod experience, leading coffee roastery Allpress has released the Allpress Espresso Specialty Coffee Capsule. The new specialty capsules are designed to offer discerning coffee drinkers the brand’s signature Espresso Blend in the convenient form of a capsule—for enjoyment in the comfort of your own home.
Having developed and refined its menswear collection, ASKET is expanding into womenswear. With classic silhouettes and quality materials, each piece is designed to last for years to come.
Smell is a powerful sense that's able to transport our minds to other places in an instant. Aesop‘s new collection of three fragrances—named Karst, Miraceti and Erémia, and collectively titled Othertopias—has been created to take us to realms both real and imagined.
There are no two ways about it—travel planning is more inspiring and enjoyable when you have certain devices and tools on hand. If done well, the process can be convenient and stimulating, ensuring you’re prepared and excited for your upcoming travels.
There is a lot you need to be aware of if you want to make the absolute most of your cabernet. To help provide more insight, Softer Volumes posed a few questions to Vasse Felix’s Estate Sommelier, Evan Gill and Chief Winemaker, Virginia Willcock.
Architecture studio Keiji Ashizawa Design combine raw materials and soft lighting to create a visually strong yet cosy environment.
Inspired by Japanese design, Ben Richards moved from the UK to Tokyo to pursue a freelance photography career. In the two years since, he has built up an impressive portfolio of clients and projects, including Aman, Blue Bottle Coffee and Tokyobike. Softer Volumes spoke with Ben to learn more about how he approaches projects, his influences and inspirations, and the intersection of design and photography within his work.
Located in Sydney’s Double Bay suburb, SHELTER is a modern wellness centre intended to nourish both mind and body.
MO-NO-HA café and its adjoining store is a modern exploration of the 20th century Mono-ha art movement.
Whether it’s a restaurant serving New Nordic cuisine, a cosy coffee shop, or a brewery with an unusual approach to craft beer, Denmark’s capital offers something unique in every neighbourhood.
Just an hour’s drive from the urban sprawl of Melbourne, Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula provides the perfect year-round escape for city dwellers.