# Untold Spaces: Notes on Home and Living Gentle musings on the meaning of home from interiors writer and introvert Cate St Hill. A quiet place to celebrate simple living – expect thoughtful edits, design tips and the occasional travel guide Page: Feed: --- ## [Why 'Scandi' isn't a trend](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/why-scandi-isnt-a-trend) _2026-08-13 · Cate St Hill_ Scandinavian design is not just a decor choice, but a centuries old way of living that can never go out fo fashion ## [How to decorate (and live) with kids](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/how-to-decorate-and-live-with-kids) _2026-08-12 · Cate St Hill_ So you want a minimal home but you have little people and all the stuff that comes with them? Here's how to keep your calm ## [Notes on: conscious co-parenting and nesting by choice](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/notes-on-conscious-co-parenting-and) _2026-07-29 · Cate St Hill_ I'm in a slightly unconventional set up where I still live with my ex. To pinch a phrase from Gwynnie, this is how we've tried to create stability for our daughter following an amicable separation ## [10 fiction books I've been loving recently](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/10-fiction-books-ive-been-loving) _2026-07-28 · Cate St Hill_ All the reads I haven't been able to put down and have given 5 star ratings on Goodreads ## [So what on earth is 'scentscaping'?](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/so-what-on-earth-is-scentscaping) _2026-07-16 · Cate St Hill_ The extra emotional layer that helps create a calm, restorative home – how to use fragrance to set the right mood and inspire the senses ## [10 ways to refresh your home for free](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/10-ways-to-refresh-your-home-for) _2026-07-15 · Cate St Hill_ Make the most of what you have this summer with a bit of creativity in place of consumption ## [How to mix different woods together in an interior](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/how-to-mix-different-woods-together) _2026-07-09 · Cate St Hill_ Clue: there are no rules but you might find these suggestions useful ## [30 of the best minimalist cushions in neutral tones](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/30-of-the-best-minimalist-cushions) _2026-06-29 · Cate St Hill_ An edit of simple cushion designs in neutral tones and natural textures – layer up and get cosy! ## [Favourite finds from Copenhagen's annual design festival 3 Days of Design](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/favourite-finds-from-copenhagens) _2026-06-18 · Cate St Hill_ Interior inspiration abounds as the city celebrates three days of design exhibitions, new launches, talks and much more – here's what's on my radar ## [12 of the best minimalist round coffee tables under £500](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/12-of-the-best-minimalist-round-coffee) _2026-06-08 · Cate St Hill_ A right roly round-up of round coffee tables with clean lines and streamlined forms for the minimalists out there ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vSwiCQJD2Io3) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [An interior lovers guide to Seville](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/an-interior-lovers-guide-to-seville) _2026-06-04 · Cate St Hill_ This richly colourful Andalusian city blends architectural influences, and offers local tapas bars, historic palaces and an enriching, lively colour palette ## [An interior lovers travel guide to Manchester](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/an-interior-lovers-travel-guide-to-179) _2026-05-28 · Cate St Hill_ A design-inspired travel guide to this cool, unassuming capital of the north, with understated restaurants, bars and homeware stores ## [The liberating joy of solo travelling](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/the-liberating-joy-of-solo-travelling) _2026-05-24 · Cate St Hill_ Everything I've learnt to love about taking solo trips on my own and getting out of my comfort zone. You never know until you try it! ## [18 of the best minimalist pendant lights on the high street](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/18-of-the-best-minimalist-pendant) _2026-05-19 · Cate St Hill_ A mega edit of the best affordable lighting for simple, neutral homes and Japandi style spaces ## [An interior lovers travel guide to Whitstable](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/an-interior-lovers-travel-guide-to-b60) _2026-05-06 · Cate St Hill_ This seaside town on the north coast of Kent is wonderfully unspoilt, with gentle, shallow waters for kids, sunset vistas and pastel-shaded homes ## [Giving a home the breathing space to just be](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/giving-a-home-the-breathing-space) _2026-05-05 · Cate St Hill_ My free monthly newsletter on letting rooms breathe rather than feel over-styled, plus a few new finds on my radar ## [Where to buy affordable art for the home](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/where-to-buy-affordable-art-for-the) _2026-04-27 · Cate St Hill_ Anything can be art – from exhibition postcards to homemade paintings – proof you don't have to spend a fortune. Here's my favourite places to source prints, frames, paintings, canvases and more ## [My favourite shades of green paint](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/my-favourite-shades-of-green-paint) _2026-04-22 · Cate St Hill_ If you know me well, you know I've got something of an addiction to the colour green – here's my top paint colours if you're a fan too ## [Notes on: Dating after divorce](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/notes-on-dating-after-divorce) _2026-04-16 · Cate St Hill_ What it's really like dating in London in your late Thirties, where there's infinite choice but very little commitment ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3V5MYtMV3bWZ) _2026-04-16 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [An interior lovers travel guide to Rye, England](https://catesthill.substack.com/p/an-interior-lovers-travel-guide-to) _2026-04-07 · Cate St Hill_ Escape to the pretty English town of Rye for stylish antique shops. picturesque streets and cosy interiors