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A Calming Pared-back Swedish Country Home


This soothing Swedish country home is like a mid-week breath of fresh air. Located in the county of Småland and dating back to the 19th century,  the house has been carefully renovated by Anna and Kalle - who have a penchant for calming off-white tones and natural materials. 

Much of the furniture - such as the kitchen table and coffee table have been picked up second-hand and then given a new lease of life which a sanding machine and other tricks. And I love how the front door has been painted bright yellow - for a sunny start every day of the week! 

It's hard to imagine that it was an absolute wreck when they bought it. Let's take a peek at some of the corners that Anna and Kalle have captured of their lovely home: 

The gate-leg table was a hand-me-down from Kalle's parents and was meant to be used elsewhere. But the pair felt it was so beautiful that they decided to sand it down and treat it so that they could use it as a family dining table. 

The door has been painted in NCS code S3050-Y20R. 





Much of the wood floor and panelling you see is from Swedish company Baseco


Lovely! 

So calming. Which is exactly what I needed today! 

I can appreciate all kinds of interiors, and I find this minimalist, soothing look to be very restorative. Also, it is nice and light which will keep the family in good stead for the long winter ahead. 

Is there anything that stood out to you about Anna and Kalle's home? 

You can see more snapshots as well as some before and after images over at @angagarden

Today, I'm in Cologne, Germany for a new fair called Orgatec 2024 which focuses on all the exciting things happening with the work space - if you'd like to follow along and see the latest trends, you can find all the info in my instagram stories

Have a happy Wednesday! 

Niki

Photography courtesy of @angagarden, shared with kind permission. 

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A Swedish Lamp Maker's Home Where Old Meets new

Other than creating a personal oasis, what would you describe as your 'thing' when decorating your home? In my house, I love lamps and lighting. For others, it might be about photos, art and books or the use of colour. Or maybe it could be a passion for plants, nostalgia or texture. 

In Thea Almroth's lovely Swedish home, I'd say it's about the details. Every time I look through the pictures of her home I spot something new and wonderful. It makes sense, after all Thea loves to spend her spare time trawling 'loppis' (flea markets) searching for curious objects. The entire space is a blend of small vintage finds as well as larger second-hand finds - resting beside new pieces for a wonderfully eclectic space. 

But the standout has to be the lamps! Thea is passionate about giving old lamps a new life with clay as well as making candleholders and other ceramic items - with many of her creations available to buy through her Instagram store Almroths Lampateljé. You'll spot these throughout her home making it perfect inspiration for when the clocks go forward in a few week's time! 

Välkommen! 





This is a fine example of one of Thea's lamp creations where art meets lighting! So fabulous! 



Orange lamps have become a bit of a micro-trend lately - and they're wonderful as they add instant warmth to a space. You can find this Bauhaus one here





The striped lamp atop the IKEA Ivar unit is another of Thea's ceramic creations. 

I have to say, I loved looking through these pictures to see what else I could spot - please dp let me know what you see in the comments, often it's something I have missed! 

You might like to follow Thea on her interior instagram to see more (she has also shared films of her bathroom and kitchen - which is currently being renovated) - and also keep an eye on her lamp atelier for something for your own home! 

Would you like to see a few homes belonging to artists and makers today? If so, check out: 


Have a wonderful start to the week! 

Niki

Photography: Thea Almroth, shared with kind permission

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