A striking, small Stockholm space in dark blue

Wow, this week has flown by, don't you think?! Any great plans for the weekend? I'm on a train somewhere between Munich and Kitzbühel right now -  heading for a weekend hosted by Bernd Gruber!  *Excited!* It's been all about muted colour schemes over the last few days (think whites and soothing greys) so I thought I'd complete the week with something a little different - a striking apartment in Stockholm, currently for sale through Historiska Hem. Not only does it have beautiful bones (the work of esteemed architect Mauritz Lundstedt in 1909) it's also been painted in an incredible deep blue for a wonderful cocoon like effect. Light grey floors and red and green accents add interest and contrast while touches of wood and lush plants add warmth. You'd never guess that it's a mere 34 metres square (365 square feet) would you? Who said small spaces should be kept light?!

Credits: photo - Johan Spinnell styling - Hanna Rydman - for sale through Historiska Hem.

What a fantastic home? 

I really love the shade of blue. It's difficult to recommend colours as they are so personal and depend a lot on how the light falls - but there are some lovely shades in the Farrow and Ball 'blue' collection. Perhaps you've got some tried and tested colour tips? If so, please let us know in the comment section below.

I also like the combination of blue, green and red, it's so warm and inviting. And those wonderful windows in the kitchen? Perfect!

Is there anything that catches your eye?

Get the look: sitting room / dining area: vintage thonet chairs, 'circus' pouf by Normann Copenhagen (love this!), the sofa is by IKEA. Try Nordal for a similar cabinet. Bedroom: task light, light grey linen bedding.

There are tonnes more beautiful homes with touches of blue here (if you're in the mood for a little more inspiration this weekend!).

Have a wonderful couple of days and see you Monday!

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The beautiful Swedish country home of an interior stylist

We're experiencing 'the calm after the storm' here in Southern Sweden today. The gale force winds have died down and the raging snow storm has silently moved on, paving the way for beautiful sunshine.  I have a feeling this is going to be a great day, don't you?!  Not least because I have a beautiful house to share! Step inside the beautiful Swedish home of writer and interior stylist Anna Truelsen. Anna lives with her husband Michael and children Johanna, Joel, Jonatan and Josua in the Västragötaland countryside. The house dates back to the 1930's and has been painstakingly renovated to transform it into the beautiful family home it is today.

 Credits: Photos & interior design Anna Truelsen.

Isn't it lovely? I love the traditional country style with a modern edge as well as the light, muted colour scheme.  And the exterior in all that glistening snow - just *beautiful*!

get the look: dining area - this white bentwood chair is similar, Uulipolli sells a beautiful selection of vintage mirrors, white sheepskin. Sitting room - this Moroccan blanket with pom poms and Beni ourain rugs are similar. Second dining room - Kluster light.

You may recognise Anna's name as I've featured many homes she's styled for shoots including a Swedish country home at Christmas, a cosy home with festive touches and a Gotland home in soothing greys. Anna and her photography partner are now on the look out for homes anywhere in the world to capture over the next few months. If you or anyone you know has a beautiful home which would look wonderful in the pages of a glossy magazine please drop her a mail!

Have a wonderful day!

PS  It was so fun reading all about your post-Christmas decoration traditions from all over the world here on the blog, Instagram and Facebook yesterday! Thank you!

PPS I'm packing for a visit to another snowy country tomorrow - Austria, where I've been invited to visit the beautiful studio of Berndt Gruber in Kitzbühel. So excited! Berndt Gruber is an internationally known carpentry and interior architect company who plan and conceptualize private and public spaces in the most beautiful way. I look forward to telling you more about it when I get back!

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