On Japan’s smallest island, Shikoku, stands this Tadao Ando, seven bedroom concrete delight. Completed 17 years ago as a private guesthouse it was then transformed into a small art museum and has now opened as the Setouchi Retreat Aonagi.

Minimal magic.

I know there is more to life than just black, white and grey, but I just can’t get past the simplicity of monochrome. This Finnish home in Helsinki uses white as it’s backdrop then splashes the sweetest spots of texture to fill the rooms with homey love.