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Do you have a space in your home which you've delayed decorating for years? In our house, I had completely neglected our landing, mainly because I didn't really know what to do with it! It's a tricky space, relatively narrow with five doors coming off it.
But now, I've finally fixed it! I thought I'd share the new look with you, in case you're also struggling with a hall or landing and looking for inspiration! Maybe this will spark some ideas!
Side cabinet
The main problem was finding a side cabinet that was slim enough to fit the space. The answer came in the form of a simple white BESTÅ cabinet in size 60 cm x 20 cm x 64 cm from IKEA and then I dressed it up using items from Superfront* (a Swedish cabinet that make doors, fronts, tops, legs etc for IKEA units - the wonderful team said they can offer My Scandinavian Home readers 20% off side boards with code scandi20 until 27th July, 2024). Above is a sketch by Helen Sturesson who helped brainstorm the project with me!
I picked out Vertical doors in umber wood* with matching umber side panels and a portuguese limestone* top (which simply glues into place) below (it's such a lovely stone). I also added slender low stainless steel legs*.
Sidenote: My daughter says this isn't a good picture as I have my 'grippers' out. Have you heard this term? Apparently a TikTok trend amongst the young of Europe dictates that you shouldn't have your feet out in public!! Did make me laugh!
I picked up a simple round mirror from Bauhaus and the fab lamp is the Double Bubble in size small* by Finnish Studio Eero Aarnio (available in the US here).
One of my favourite updates has been switching out the old spotlight for two beautiful Danish Le Klint Lamella pendant lamps*. When lit they emit a lovely warm glow and they are so timeless.
The landing finally feels complete - after 15 years (embarrassed to admit that!). I hope you like it as much as we do!
Do let me know if you have any questions or I've missed anything and I'd be happy to help.
Speaking of comments - thank you for all your lovely congratulations on our anniversary and sharing your thoughts on good presents for 'crystal' on Wednesday. We so appreciated it!
Have a fantastic weekend, see you Monday!
Niki
Photography by me, styling by Helen Sturesson.
Here in the US, my kids call them “dogs” and apparently the “dogs” are supposed to remain “caged” at all times. For example, if I’m wearing flip flops they’ll say “Cage your dogs, mom!” Are we raising an entire generation of closed-toe shoe wearers???
ReplyDelete(Lovely reno, btw!)
No way, so it's the same in the US? Love that - 'cage your dogs' - haha! Maybe it's a phenomena around the world. Us Mums are causing absolute scenes with our flip flops and birkenstocks! Love it!
DeleteMy mom used to say, "my dogs are barking"! This meant she was really tired. LOL! I loved this post, especially the new hall lights.
DeleteI love this, I might use that this summer when my kids wear me out (daily) - LOL!
DeleteLove everything about your home, its light, fresh and youthful! The Besta cabinet and Le Klint lamps are beautiful. To me as well, lighting makes all the difference( "3 new lamps at home from Hudson Valley Lighting"). Helen Sturesson can draw!
ReplyDeleteThank you and Happy weekend everyone:-)
P.S There are women here who garden barefoot with bare hands and plain clothes.
Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear you like the update! I LOVE lighting, always have done. For me, it's the easiest thing to pick out for my home.
DeleteLove this type of gardening. One of my daughter's friends was telling me that her Mother gardens naked - would love to hear what the Tiktok kids of today would have say about this - LOL!
This landing is wonderful, calm and simple and with style. Good ideas.
ReplyDeleteYup, "dogs" is the term used in Michigan, although I have not been shamed by my daughter for displaying them. She and I both live in our Chaco sandals all summer--better for preventing sweaty feet!
ReplyDeleteYour reno is a great way to use the space, and I love it that you can pick and choose different elements to match your style. I feel your pain--I had been wanting to do something more functional in our small back entry, which is the landing space between our garage and kitchen, for years. I finally found a hook rack with a small enough profile to avoid stabbing us when we went by, and that simple fix (with some pictures above it for decor) has made a huge difference in how the space looks and functions. I still smile when I go through there.
So, it looks like 'dogs' is the American term. So funny! I'm going to check out 'Chaco' sandals.
DeleteI am so happy you found a solution for your back entryway - it's funny how there's often a missing piece of the jigsaw waiting to be discovered - but when you find it, everything just falls into place.
Your landing refresh is artful with an airy feel. Love the effect of every component in combination, the cabinet, the display on the cabinet, the light fixtures, rug, everything! You are gifted at composing a space with lovely details and making it appear as if it occurred so naturally and simply - when obviously it was well planned and executed!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pamela, what a kind comment, made me so happy!
DeleteLove the timeless Danish lights! I can imagine their soft glow!
ReplyDeleteI am such a huge fan of Le Klint lights. They're made in Denmark and are really iconic. You know that you will keep them forever and the next generation can inherit them too!
DeleteGreetings from New Zealand! It is lovely to see the stylish landing you've created, Niki.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! A wave back to you from Sweden :)
DeleteWhat is the Wall color?
ReplyDeleteThank you for asking. Here is the code: S 1002-Y20R
DeleteI love your latest renovation project!
ReplyDeleteCan you share the source of the poster hanging on the right to the door? Thanks a lot!