Small space inspiration: a light-filled home in rural Israel

Last week a note dropped into my mail box with some kind words and a link to these lovely images - which as you can imagine, made my day! The note was from Kineret Uri who lives in rural Israel with her 8 year old son and has recently renovated her 40 metres square (430 square foot) home with the help of architect Inbal Argov. Today, Kineret's love of Scandinavian style shines through from every corner of the home: a home where nature is never far away.

Photography: Hagar Dopplet  

I love the way the architect has created an open-plan living space to help light flow through and giving the illusion of space - but at the same time carved out a series of different living areas - very clever! Perfect inspiration for anyone looking to renovate a small home or simply like more natural light in your home, don't you think?

Is there anything that stands out to you?

I think this is the first home I've featured from Israel *double-checks the International homes archive*. How cool! Thank you so much Kineret for sending me the pictures!

Have a lovely day! 

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The Helsinki home of a composer

I thought we could all head to Finland today and take a peek at this bright and breezy apartment owned by Finnish music composer and producer Hank Solo, what do you say? Hank recruited Laura Seppänen Design Agency (great choice!) to transform the 72 square metre (775 square foot) space in the hip Kallio district of Helsinki into a spacious, peaceful home where he can enjoy slow mornings and concentrate on his music. The result is a fabulous home with industrial yet luxurious touches and a homely feel. I think it's time to take a tour don't you?!

Credits: Interior design - Laura Seppänen / @laurajuulia Photographer - Pauliina Salonen Styling Assistant - Minna Ritvanen

There's loads to love about Hank's home but most of all the symmetrical nature of the space and the rugs really caught my eye, how about you?!

 I'm also envious that he has the district of Kallio on his doorstep - such a GREAT place!

Here's a little guide on where things are from: Living room - Wall shelves and sofa - Bolia, Hay Coffee table, painting - Tanja Meski, concrete table + stool - from Made in Finland. Kitchen - high table by Hay, Frama bar stools. Bedroom - Floor lamp by Flos, black shelf wall light by Frama, rug by VM Carpet, Painting - Tanja Meski, Posters from The Poster Club.

I've featured lots of Laura's fab design work before - all of which can be found in the Finnish home ( definitely worth have a mooch around, it's one of my favourite archives! Enjoy!). 

Have a great day!

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