I was quietly tapping away on my laptop a couple of days ago when a lovely message from Swedish artist and interior stylist Michaela Grut landed in my inbox, along with some beautiful new images of her home. A lot has happened since I last featured it seven years ago, so it definitely felt time for a revisit!
If there are a few things that have remained the same about the home Michaela shares with her two daughters and two cats (she jokes that she's become a bit of a 'crazy cat lady' – and I'm here for it!), it's that it's deeply personal and filled with art (some of it her own), ceramics and carefully collected vintage finds. Michaela describes her interior style as 'curated Scandinavian eclecticism', and it's easy to see why. Every room feels thoughtfully layered, balancing clean Scandinavian lines with an eclectic mix of colour, texture, art and meaningful objects. Take a look at the kitchen shelves and you'll spot an array of one-of-a-kind serving ware, vessels, ceramics and other little treasures, each with its own story to tell.
She's also embraced a beautiful palette of muted yet confident tones throughout the apartment, giving each room its own distinct character. And, as with so many Scandinavian homes, designer lamps act like sculptures by day before casting a wonderfully warm, inviting glow in the evening (I noticed a discussion about this in the comments a few days ago, and it's true that many people here are happy to invest in good lighting, perhaps because of the winter darkness!). Finally, keep an eye out for the rugs – each one adds plenty of texture and softness underfoot.
Ready to take a look around?
The little guy perched on the sunny yellow (
Velvet by Jotun - 10246) shelf to the left is one of Michaela's sculptures.
I love the sense that Michaela's home has been created over time, a brass bowl added here, a vintage chopping board there. As a result, it's truly personal and tells the story of who she is.
The artwork in the top right of the gallery wall in the sitting room is by Michaela. Look closely at this shot and you'll see all the furniture, lighting and accessories are from different styles and eras, yet all come together so nicely. An art form in itself!
The sitting room is painted in
Soft Skin from Jotun.
The combination of tones and materials in the bedroom is timeless yet with a contemporary touch. The shell lamp is beautiful - especially against the blue wall (painted in
Linblå from Jotun).
Jewellery wearers, take note: a little tray on your bedside table is the perfect spot for the pieces you reach for every day.
Pom pom slippers. Why not?
Another bedroom – also painted in
Linblå from Jotun – more beautiful art, lamps and objects.
Michaela has turned a plain box used to cover electricals into a work of art, while a bold rug adds a cool touch to the hallway.
Michaela works from a studio in the same building. I actually have one of her pieces in my home - a white figurine, which I really treasure!
Thank you so much to Michaela for inviting us into her home, such a treat!
I hope you all enjoyed looking at all the details!
You can find out more information about her art and see more pictures of her lovely home over at
@michaelagrut.
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I hope you are all full of inspiration for the weekend, have a great one!
Niki
There are many striking details to love, but I am positively swooning over the blue bedroom wall color! : > )
ReplyDeleteKept scrolling looking for more☺ To me, its Michaela's art and sculptures. She is exceptionally talented. As you have said, Niki, her home is an, 'art form in itself'! her intricate sculptures ☺ her paintings and brush technique are remarkable. Is that a folded steel bench by the door in the hallway? Love the muted colors and my favorite is the dining and patio. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you mentioned the stool by the door--I missed it my first time scrolling through. So much to see here. Michaela is able to masterfully blend different styles of furniture, art, lighting, and textiles. What a gift. The dining area is especially appealing to me. But where are the cats????
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