Enjoying a revival, mid-century modern style, is characterised by a classic, understated look with simple lines and no fuss. Mid-century modern style took off in America in the mid-1930s largely influenced by the earlier German Bauhaus style. This style endured until the mid-1960s. Key Attributes The key distinguishing features of Mid-century modern style are: * sleek and uncluttered lines including geometric and organic forms; * minimal ornamentation; * use of traditional an

The Austrian architect, artist and designer Josef Frank has had an enormous impact on the history of Swedish interior design. His work is said to have paved the way for Ikea and Merimekko. During his rise in the 1920s Frank questioned the ideals of modernism developing at the time. His own design ethos evolved. His values of comfort, wealth of colour and homeliness were at its core. Frank created designs that resembled nature's colours and forms to exude freedom into interio

Main square Wandering through the centre of Bruges is like taking a journey back in time. Bruges World Heritage Walk, Bruges City Guide 2017 The town's identity is attributed to the well preserved Gothic architecture that was once typical of Northern Europe and the Baltic in the Middle Ages. Brick medieval townhouses Bruges is an excellent example of a medieval historic settlement that has survived through the centuries. View of main canal In medieval times Bruges was the com