Guy Koolhof

Guy Koolhof

Toronto, Canada
writer, collector, and small-space enthusiast, sharing weekly ideas on making a space feel like you
Nov
11
Plates as pop songs? + In case you missed it + More

Plates as pop songs? + In case you missed it + More

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 8 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * This past Saturday, I was eagerly anticipating an exhibition at
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Nov
04
3 reasons why tiny chairs are your friend

3 reasons why tiny chairs are your friend

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 7 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * If I had to give one piece of advice to
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Oct
28
Autumn reading

Autumn reading

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 6 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * When fall's cooler weather hits, I enjoy curling
4 min read
Oct
21
Kitschify: micro-decorating move #28 + More

Kitschify: micro-decorating move #28 + More

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 5 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * "Kitsch" is a funny word. It sounds like
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Oct
14
Breaking a design rule – joyfully

Breaking a design rule – joyfully

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 4 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * If you read design advice, you'll likely have
4 min read
Oct
07
Strong colour + bold shape = kapow!

Strong colour + bold shape = kapow!

Is there a formula for a compelling design object? I doubt a universal one exists, but I recently discovered one
6 min read
Sep
30
The Big Change Lookbook is here

The Big Change Lookbook is here

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 2 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * New name, new book, one week apart. The Big Change
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Sep
23
My name is Guy. Also, it isn't.

My name is Guy. Also, it isn't.

Micro-decorating, big results * Issue 1 of 13, A26 * Subscribe * Welcome to the Autumn 2026 season of Guy with an
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Sep
16
Two weeks left, and a peek inside

Two weeks left, and a peek inside

Our Autumn 2026 season starts in a week – and the week after that, The Big Change Lookbook. I wanted to
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Sep
09
Remember that 'hush hush' thing I mentioned?

Remember that 'hush hush' thing I mentioned?

Back in my last issue, I mentioned something new was coming alongside the newsletter this fall – and that for now,
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