Fika unframed print from Wildfox Home

Many great things come out of Sweden but Fika has got to be one of my favourites.

Fika is a significant part of everyday life for the Swedish.  Basically, to Fika means to have coffee.  However, Fika is so much more than ‘just having a coffee’.  It gives an opportunity for one to slow down, take time out, chit-chat with friends / family / colleagues and just enjoy life in the moment.

 “Black and white is the salt and pepper of colours, for life tastes bland without them” – Vikrmn

I do love this quotation.  It is the perfect metaphor for why monochrome tones of black, white and grey is the ideal choice for the home. 

In this month’s blog I am going to tell you why I use monochrome in my designs and how to embrace it in your own home.  Going monochromatic will make for a compelling argument, I promise…..