Lucky is the home that calls Nina and Craig Plummer its owners. The two are the founders of Ellei Home (formerly called Ingredients LDN), an inspiring online store based in Edinburgh, and the grand apartment they share is a testing ground for the beautiful products sold on their site. Only items that fit their philosophy and aesthetic—the perfect soft palette; natural materials; thoughtful craftsmanship—make it onto their site and into their home.
The result is a wonderfully considered residence. (See the full house tour here.) We’re particularly taken with Nina and Craig’s muted bedroom. Let’s take a tour, then we’ll show you how to get the look.
Photography by Nina Plummer.
Above: The walls are limewashed in a warm neutral. “The process is easy and very forgiving,” Nina told Margot. “The effect achieved depends on the brushstrokes you use: you can get an almost solid color or more of a plaster look.”
Above: The couple are drawn to objects that have patina, texture, or both.
Above: The ever-versatile OGK Safari Daybed was designed in 1962 by Danish architect Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen when his son was going on a camping trip.
Here’s how to steal this look. Note: Most of the products are sold on Ellei Home; we’ve tried to source stateside, though, when possible in order to cut down on shipping costs.
The Soft Stuff
Above: The Kapok Mattress Bedroll by Tensira comes in a variety of stripes and colors; $365 at Goodee. (For more about Goodee, see Byron and Dexter Peart’s New Essentials for the Home.)
Above: On Nina and Craig’s bed is a Belgian Linen Bedcover, $465 for the set from Ellei Home. Stateside, consider Rough Linen’s Smooth Linen Summer Cover, in Ivory, currently on sale for $254.70; and for many more picks see 10 Easy Pieces: Simple Linen Bed Covers.
Above: Kirsten Hecktermann’s hand-dyed Velvet Jewel Cushion Covers are a longstanding Remodelista favorite; watch Kirsten’s shop for the occasional drop. Alternatively, velvet-front pillows can be found widely online these days from the likes of West Elm and Quince.
The Furniture
Above: Paola Navone’s Ghost Bed comes in several upholstery options (cotton or linen, in various shades) at Lumens. For a similar look, consider the Beach House Slipcovered Bed from Serena & Lily; on sale for $3,526.
Above: These handmade Rustic Antique Wooden Stools are “made with traditional construction methods”; £135 at Home Barn Shop.
Above: The OGK Safari Daybed, in Natural, is $697 at Finnish Design Shop.
The Lighting
Above: Small porcelain Plain Beaker Lights flank the bed; currently deVOL’s site stocks the Large size for $340.
Above: The cotton Koushi Lamp, handmade in Paris, is currently available for €265 from Merci. (For a DIY version, see DIY: Koushi Lamp by Mark Eden Schooley.)
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Above: Nina and Craig use two coat hooks to hang the pendant lights. For a similar hook, try the Jamie Coat Hook in Bronze by Mark Lewis; £44.50. Restoration Hardware also carries similar styles; try the Vernon Double Coat Hook in Unlacquered Brass; from $35.
Above: On the walls is Bauwerk’s lime paint in Stone; from €15. (See Remodeling 101: Everything You Need to Know About Limewash Paint.)
For more bedroom inspiration, see:
- Steal This Look: A Springlike Pastel Bedroom in Paris, DIY Edition
- Remodeling 101: How to Achieve Total Darkness in the Bedroom (and Why It Matters)
- Dreaming in Color: 10 Sexy Monochrome Bedrooms
N.B.: This story originally ran on January 26, 2021 and has been updated with new products, links, and pricing.
