The Simple Life

Modern interior design is really about simplifying our hectic modern lives. Regardless of your style or taste, the underlying theme in all good interior design is function - this means things need to work well, interact well with the user, provide plenty of storage space and make our busy lives easier. I love this set of images because they describe how I feel about interior design - the rustic charm of these interiors remains but is simplified by the modern fit-out.

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The Modern Fireplace

A fireplace these days tends to be a luxury - especially in London where a lot of fireplaces are removed during renovating (that extra space taken by the chimney breast tends to be quite valuable in this market). Therefore, the modern fireplace is changing in shape, size and even its energy source. The traditional image of a fireplace brings to mind a rectangular section of the wall jutting out, accommodating the chimney breast. Nowadays, a live fireplace is becoming more and more of a rarity so chimney breasts can be all shapes and sizes, in the middle of the room, large and square with an open flue - or in the case of bio-ethanol fires (we're big fans), not flue at all!

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Dica Cucine & Bano

We love Dica kitchens and bathrooms. It's a Spanish brand that we have worked with in the past - their designs are great and right on trend. Their kitchens especially are much more interesting than the simple white kitchens that have dominated the market for so long. Dica is all about colour, texture and class. The style of their kitchens is hard to name because they are modern but at the same time, the materials they use bring a sense of tradition to the designs. Their kitchens are detailed exquisitely and their soft, off-white ranges are right on trend!

Check out their website to see all of their kitchen and bathroom ranges.  Dica Cucine

From their Website:

dica is a company that is present in the market for 25 years. During this time our business culture has evolved to today influenced by product design, innovation and responsibility.

We believe in design that balances form and function and at the same time excites us. In dica we think that form and function must serve people, to satisfy the demanding needs well. Who designs furniture and spaces also designs their environment and the interaction with people who live in. We believe in kitchens and bathrooms that fit the daily rhythm in a natural way and which would meet the functional characteristics of each person.

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