Stories

Interview with Tom Dixon

British designer Tom Dixon designed for Cappellini and Habitat, among others, before founding his own design studio in 2002. He is celebrated internationally for his original, sometimes radical and always cool lighting and furniture.

Hans J. Wegner – when design becomes legend

Designed in 1949 and still made almost unchanged today: with the Wishbone Chair, Hans J. Wegner created a legend. We tell the story of how craftsmanship, simplicity and natural materials became one of Denmark's greatest design legacies.

Ein Zuhause, das du fühlst, hörst, riechst

A home you can feel, hear and smell

Lisa Dormann and Mirko Jürgens live in a quiet spot in Bremen in Germany, within walking distance of the lively Viertel district with its many shops, cafés and bars. Lisa and Mirko love the smell of freshly ground coffee, their record player – and the thought that, from December, a little one will turn all their interior plans upside down. Welcome to foonihouse, all 80 square metres of it.

Through the sliding door into a garden paradise

Purple thyme lines the path into 1,000 square metres of garden bliss: on the edge of the fields in Haider, Hesse, Tamara Schüler and her family have created a garden paradise all by themselves. We paid them a visit and came back with tips.

Home story: Danish living on 79 m²

In their period flat in Munich, Sarah and Lasse Lund have created a cosy home with Scandinavian design, light walls and natural materials. A sustainable interior and minimalist shapes are paired with a pared-back colour palette.

Wogende Halme hinter den Dünen: Im Garten von Alex @dieartige

Swaying grasses behind the dunes: in the garden of Alex @dieartige

Between clear structure and natural wilderness, Alex has created a green oasis of around 700 square metres not far from Greifswald. Grasses, perennials and fruit trees meet natural materials and carefully designed retreats – always with the idea of giving nature enough room to develop on its own. Wander through Alex's garden with us and discover an outdoor space that lives and grows with the seasons.

"My home is my safe space"

Definitely not a beige girl: influencer Katharina Hummel (@hej_colourful.home) celebrates colour. The mother of three shows us her cheerful home and tells us why Pols Potten is one of her favourite brands and how Insta photos and busy family life go together.