These Summer Corners Will Make You Want to Stay Home Forever

In a season that invites us to slow down and breathe, our homes become more than just backdrops—they become sanctuaries.
The slow home isn’t about having more; it’s about choosing with care. Each corner should tell a story. Every object should serve a purpose—or simply spark joy.

This Summer Edit is an invitation to shape spaces that feel intentional and effortless—layered with natural textures, grounded materials, and ethically made pieces that age gracefully over time.

Designing Spaces That Hold You

In a world that moves fast, there is quiet rebellion in choosing to slow down. A slow home is more than an aesthetic—it’s a way of being. It means collecting with care, designing with intention, and finding ritual in the everyday.

This summer, we spotlight spaces that invite you to rest, reflect, and reconnect—one slow corner at a time.

The Restful Living Room

Comfort without compromise.

Natural materials. Quiet forms.

A place to exhale.

Top Picks:

  • Phantom Hands (India)
    Pick: Pierre Jeanneret-Inspired Lounge Chair
    Authentically recreated in Bengaluru using heritage craft and responsibly sourced materials.
    🔗 phantomhands.in

  • Kam Ce Kam (India)
    Pick: Sandook Coffee Table
    A poetic union of Indian tradition and contemporary design—crafted in sustainable teak.
    🔗 kamcekam.com

  • Ferm Living (Denmark)
    Pick: Rico Lounge Chair
    Sculptural curves and rich upholstery—Nordic design with soft soul.
    🔗 fermliving.com

The Conscious Dining Corner

Gather slowly.

Let materiality speak.

Savor the tactile beauty of the everyday.

Top Picks:

  • The Pure Concept Home (India)
    Pick: Linen Table Runners & Upholstery
    Handloom linens and natural dyes—ethically made with care.
    🔗 thepureconcepthome.in

  • Nate Berkus x Kravet (Global)
    Pick: Upholstery & Accents
    A collection rooted in legacy, made with performance fabrics and heritage detail.
    🔗 kravet.com

  • Casegoods by DeMuro Das (India)
    Pick: Aria Dining Table
    Hand-finished in responsibly sourced hardwood and marble—sculptural yet grounded.
    🔗 demurodas.com

  • Soil to Studio (US)
    Pick: Hand Block-Printed Cotton Table Cloth (Old Rose) & Block Printed Table Mats
    Elevate your summer gatherings with handcrafted elegance inspired by India's Valley of Flowers
    🔗 soiltostudio.com

The Slow Storage Space

Store mindfully.

Curate what stays.

Let every object earn its place.

Top Picks:

  • Baro Design (India)
    Pick: Reclaimed Teak Sideboards
    Made with salvaged wood and artisanal skill—functional heirlooms.
    🔗 baro.design

  • Ethnicraft (Belgium)
    Pick: Oak Wave Sideboard
    Elegant, undulating lines—crafted from sustainably sourced oak.
    🔗 ethnicraft.com

  • Tiipoi (India/UK)
    Pick: Studio Shelving or Brass Vessels
    Functional minimalism inspired by Indian utility objects.
    🔗 tiipoi.com

The Evening Reset Zone

Let the day melt away in soft textures and grounding hues.

Top Picks:

  • Good Earth
    Pick: Bosporus Medium Cushion Cover / Shangrila Bed Collection
    Intricate designs inspired by Ottoman motifs and the mythical land of Shangri-La mixing comfort with sustainability for a cosy evening.
    🔗goodearth.in

  • No-Mad 97% India
    Pick: Cotton Dohars & Mats
    Blending Indian motifs with quiet contemporary design.
    🔗 no-mad.in

  • Frama (Denmark)
    Pick: Wooden Shelves or T-Lamp
    Sculptural lighting and organic forms—Nordic minimalism with soul.
    🔗 framacph.com

Slow Corners for Stillness

Where stillness gathers and small rituals unfold.

  • Appointed Co. (USA)
    Pick: Chambray Linen Notebooks
    Sustainably made notebooks—quiet companions for morning pages or mindful journaling.
    🔗 appointed.co

  • Papier (UK)
    Pick: Wellness or Gratitude Journals
    Designed to slow your scroll and deepen your reflections.
    🔗 papier.com

  • Ellementry (India)
    Pick: Wooden Accent Stool or Day Bed
    Artisan-made pieces that bring lightness and warmth to any reading corner.
    🔗 ellementry.com

  • Ethnicraft (Belgium)
    Pick: Oak Lounge Chair
    Pure form and purpose—sustainably made and beautifully timeless.
    🔗 ethnicraft.com

Final Word: Design to Dwell

A slow home isn’t styled for the algorithm—it’s crafted for the soul. It’s where sunlight spills across linen cushions. Where wooden floors creak in the quiet of morning. Where every object has earned its place.

This summer, let your home hold you—gently, sustainably, and with lasting intention.

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