Modern furniture inspiration

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Barker mixed inexpensive subway tiles with an expensive marble slab in the master bathroom. The mix of high and low pieces defines the style of this home.

The material palette consists of concrete, bleached flooring, pine plywood and lots of matte black and white.

Colourful pendant lighting by Muuto hangs above the reclaimed timber dining table.

Livingroom

For Gloster’s new Atmosphere collection, Danish designer Cecilie Manz observed people interacting as they sat and created furniture that would feel natural and welcoming for relaxation and unwinding.

The simple and stylish dining set complements the dark kitchen.