Stepping into the house of John Baker and Juli Daoust Baker is like entering a sanctuary of calm. Warm light, minimal design and a tranquil atmosphere fill the space.

Together, the pair are the creative minds behind Mjölk (which means ‘milk’ in Swedish), a gallery and lifestyle store with a focus on artful Scandinavian and Japanese design. Founded in 2009, they describe Mjölk as “pure, honest and essential”, a motto that also seems to permeate their living space.

We spoke to the couple in their home and store, surrounded by pale wood and natural light. In our conversation, John and Juli consider their holistic aesthetic, the proximity of their work to their home life, and the strong relationships they’ve built with their artisan suppliers.

This portrait is part of our ongoing collaboration with ZEIT Online, who presents a special curation of our pictures on ZEIT Magazin Online.