A beautiful, Small Swedish Home in Neutrals

Hej kompisar! Who says small can't be beautiful? This 1920's 27 metre square (290 foot square) studio apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden is a fine example of how to create a wonderful, cohesive pad with comfy zones to cook, sleep, slouch, and eat.  Think stonewashed linens, jute rugs, rattan furniture and open and closed storage for a relaxed look and feel. Such a perfect little oasis for one,  high up in the roof tops of Sweden's second largest city...

Photography - Anders Bergstedt Styling - Anna Furbacken for Entrance.

I love the feel of this space. I think the neutral colour scheme works so well - and I like how the windowsill runs all the way along to form a handy shelf for books etc.

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Get the look:  bed - relaxed linen bed skirt, I love this French linen bed set. dining area - linen table cloth, wooden stools. living room area - Stockholm 2017 bench, Skultuna candle holder, jute rug Kitchen - Smeg fridge, beautiful rough linen by the metre for curtains.

There's a whole load more inspiring small spaces to be found here (if this comes up first just scroll passed).

Before we all head off  - if you have a moment please take a peek a this film by UNICEF featuring an unexpected visit to a furniture store with the a powerful and important message.

Have a lovely day! 

PS - how fun is this video tour of Robert Downey JR's house? I was super excited to spot the Ticka project - a beeeeautiful multi-functional piece created by the extremely talented duo Grefmar + Hederström, here in Malmö, Sweden! Yay!

PPS Domino Magazine have extended the voting period for the Domino Design Blog Awards. You can now vote for My Scandinavian Home everyday in the category 'Best International Design Blog' until 7th November! The reason is that they've organised a very special prize - I'm dying to know what it is how about you?! If you're as curious as I am, and have the time, I'd love it if you can stop by and cast a vote or two. Thank you so much! Holding my thumbs (as they say in Sweden!).

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Josi's Relaxed & Super Charming Berlin home

Hola que tal?! I'm on a mini break with my family in Spain right now soaking up a little half-term sunshine (the light, oh the light!). Although, this morning my mind is a few thousand kilometres away in Western Europe in this gem of an apartment in Berlin Mitte. And it's one beautiful home. Enjoyed by Josi (if you haven't discovered her on instagram hurry over now!) and her boyfriend Philipp, who are expecting their first child (how cute is that crib?! Find a similar ones here) and their two rabbits Püppi and Anton. The space is flooded with warm pools of light, which dance off a beautiful original parquet floor, mid-century and rattan finds against a backdrop of striking textures and deep hues. Possible one of my favourite apartments to date - I feel instantly warm and fuzzy just looking at it, how about you?!

Photography / Design: Josi / @jose_phiiiine

There are so many elements I love about this home. But that hallway is probably the most inspiring of all! Imagine being greeted by this view each day when you arrive home?

Is there anything that stands out to you?

Get the look from Josi's home: hallway - Lyra rattan sofa (LOVE this!), light from Monoqui. Dining room - Starkey chandelier. bedroom - Java pendant light, print above bed from Desenio, source a similar crib here, Penn dressing table with mirror.

If you'd like to see more of Josi's home and find out where other items are from - nip on over to her Instagram feed here.

And for a few other lovely Berlin apartments (of which there are many - that city is so hot on relaxed, boho style, have you been? if not you must!) - check out this magnificent, bohemian pad, a mid-century inspired home and a fantastic Berlin home. Inspiring!

Have a lovely day!

PS Edition London & Country Living magazine shared an excerpt from The Scandinavian Home - and it features one of my favourite Danish homes ever (we had such a memorable day shooting it too!) - read all about it and take a tour here!

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