A bouquet of withered flowers that tells the story of decay in the most elegant of ways. The creative mess on your desk that you don’t even notice because you are too busy doing other things. The vintage crockery that has been with you for ages, and will be passed on for generations. Our homes tell the stories not only of taste and preference, but also of who we are and what we dream of becoming at any given time.

This urge to cultivate the distinctly personal has long been picked up by interior magazines, decorators and influencers. Tactile finishes that age gracefully, such as soft textiles, complex stones and expressive woods, are preferred over the slick and new. The subtle sophistication of mixed materials in a room conveys a collected interior, which tends to be more compelling than those that appear to have been overtly designed or too deliberately curated. The current trend dictates interiors that are down-toearth, unpretentious and celebrate the tangible – with the latter being perhaps the most striking element. Because, when everything can be done on a computer screen, and social media is overflowing with AI-generated dream homes, there is something truly appealing about the little flaws and shortcomings of reality – not least about the fact, that everything actually exists and can be neither optimised nor manipulated.

This season, we’re happy to present a number of new designs that build on the special blomus aesthetic that we are proudly known for. How about a vase that gives you the opportunity to display your favourite flowers in unexpected ways, or a set of discreetly scented candles that creates that familiar feeling of homeliness the moment you step through the door? Or a mix of plump cushions and soft throws that will make your sofa the best place on earth when you need to rest?

While we at blomus may have a fondness for minimalist, simple and smartly designed objects with a clear purpose, we are also curious as to how our designs can be mixed with your favourite collectables, vintage objects and pieces of art – all the little things that make your personal space feel just right. Whether you are of the ‘tidy house, tidy mind’ mentality or a collector with a sense of maximalist grandeur, we are delighted to be part of the story of your home. After all, life is all too often chaotic, messy and wonderfully imperfect, and this too needs to be embraced. A place where people exist, where life happens, is never going to be spotless all the time. Welcome to the new season.