AT HOME WITH AURELIA DONALDSON

Jutemattan Corner Black, fotograferad i ett mysigt vardagsrum med svartmålade trägolv och bokhyllor.

We step inside the home of Aurelia Donaldson, the established stylist, creative consultant and Fashion Director at Times LUXX.

Known for her impeccable style, Aurelia reveals how her personal space reflects her balance of tradition and contemporary aesthetics. From her serene bedroom sanctuary to treasured family heirlooms, she shares the sentimental touches that make her home a place of relaxation and connection. Read on as Aurelia discusses her design inspirations, favourite Nordic Knots piece, and her thoughtful approach to creating a home.

Porträttfotografi av Aurelia Donalson.

Describe your style in three words...

Traditional but contemporary.

What does 'home' mean to you?

Home to me is where I can be with my family and friends and feel the most relaxed.

Jute Corner Black, fotograferad bredvid en bokhylla.
Jutemattan Corner Black fotograferad vid ett kvadratiskt soffbord dekorerat med en svart lampa och keramikkoppar.
Närbild på böcker och en staty av en kvinnokropp.

Your favourite room at home?

I have never had a bedroom I love and my bedroom now feels so grownup and calm.

A place that means a lot to you?

My grandparents house in the South of France. I grew up spending summers there and now my children get to do the same.

Your most treasured object, artwork or design piece?

I'm very very sentimental so anything that is to do with my family is treasured. I have artwork by my grandfather, father and brother-in-law, an armchair from my great grandmother, books by my sister, the list goes on and that's not mentioning the daily drawings I save from my kids.

Ullmattan Grand i färgen Dusty White fotograferad i ett ljust sovrum med möbler och väggar i krämfärgade toner.

The best advice you would share?

Go slowly. I thought my house would come together so fast but actually taking the time to find the right pieces makes it more special.

Lastly, your favourite Nordic Knots piece and why?

My favourite Nordic Knots piece are the wool curtains. They are quite sheer which creates this beautiful soft light when the sun comes through.

Mattan Grand i färgen Dusty White, fotograferad på ett svart trägolv tillsammans med en svart läderfåtölj bredvid.

Photographed by Jasper Fry in London, 2024.