A happy and relaxed, boho studio in L.A

It's Friday - oooo yes! I've been waiting for you! Although don't you feel sometimes the weekends go like this?! I'm finding Californian style so inspiring this week and after yesterday's home I went on a hunt for another happy space. And it came in the form of Justin Blakeney's studio in L.A. The industrial architecture makes a great backdrop - the huge windows let in an abundance of natural light, and I'm loving the high ceilings. But it's the vibrant colours and patterns along with the relaxed boho vibe which caught my eye. I know shocks of colour aren't for everyone (especially if you like the monochrome style) but hey, it's the weekend - and they're designed to be colourful right?!  

Justina Blakeney shared with kind permission.

If Monday morning came round and you were headed here wouldn't you feel just a little bit of a skip in your step?!

For more inspiration - Justina is the author behind fab book 'The new Bohemians'. And a ton more office / work / studio space ideas here.

Other links from around the web this weekend:

If you're in the mood for a little DIY project this weekend, I'm loving this key rack (although you might be tempted to buy a neon bag to go with it!).

How cute are these brightly painted sticks and shelves? If you're a bit of a dab hand, perhaps you could make your own this weekend?

Here in Sweden there are deliciously ripe apples all over the ground begging to be baked in a pie or even a comforting melted cheese and apple sandwich - mmmmm! 

Oh and if you're looking at doing up a child's bedroom I've just discovered Yorkelee's cute kids prints as seen in this pic (love the swing too!). In fact, they'd look good in any of these lovely children's bedrooms (inspiration galore!).

Have a wonderful weekend!

PS LAST DAY to vote for My Scandinavian Home in the Amara Interior Blog Awards - I'd be so happy if you feel like stopping by here to vote.

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A laid-back, boho cool Californian home

After three days of Scandinavian monochrome (here, here and here!) I promised an entirely different look today - and here it is! A laid-back, boho-cool Californian home designed by Amber Lewis for fashion trend forecaster Susan Anderson and Timmy, a music producer. The goal was to keep the Californian aesthetic but add a little 'rock 'n' roll' to this magnificent home (will you look at that A-frame ceiling and those windows). I'm loving the black, white and leather theme with flashes of bold colours and lovely vintage kilim rugs and cushions. Fresh yet relaxed with an edge.

Interior designer: Amber Interiors. Photography: Tessa Neustadt

I want to swap homes - do you think these guys would like to take a sabbatical in Southern Sweden?! Sweden's the world's third biggest exporter of music after all, so it's not impossible - (did you know that all these hits were penned by Swedes?).

What do you think, could you live here?!

Source beautiful kilim rugs here and cushions / pillows here.  IKEA's black and white Stockholm rug is similar. Source mid-century furniture here or online at ebay.

I love a great before and after, don't you?! Take a look at the before pictures of this home here.

Fab spaces with a similar style include this boho space in Florida and a relaxed family home.

Have a lovely day!

PS Only 48 hours of voting to go in the Amara Interior Blog Awards - if you'd like to vote for My Scandinavian Home you'd make my day!

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The Helsinki home of a design blogger

I'm transporting us all to Helsinki today (now, wouldn't that be fun?) for a tour around this beautiful Finnish family home. The space belongs to the blogger behind #lagerma and has been beautifully captured by Riika Kantikoski (who's home I recently featured here). Monochrome reigns supreme against a backdrop of high ceilings and fresh white walls. Glass doors in the hallway and a lowered wall in the bedroom help to bounce light around the space. Loving the sleek white furnishings and light fixtures. What a truly fabulous home, don't you think?! 

Home owner: #Lagerma. Photography: Riika Kantikoski. Post inspired by Decordots with thanks.

Love, love, love this space! I actually once posted it here but didn't recognise it at first. And guess what....it's for sale! I know! Helsinki anyone?

Quick guide on where are a few things are from: kitchen- Molecular pendant, white Thonet 214 chairs. Sitting room- STORSELE rattan chair, Eames DAW chairs, New York print. bedroom: Hay tray table, Sebra cot. Hallway- clothing rail.

I'm well aware that this has turned into a bit of a monochrome week (on Monday it was all about the greys in Sweden and yesterday about the crisp black and white in Denmark so I promise to scour the web for some colourful home tours to complete the week! In the meantime here's a truly fabulous Australian home for a quick 'colour fix'.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the fab One Must Dash give-away over the last few days. The winners have now been announced here!

Have a lovely day!

PS There are only a few days left to vote for My Scandinavian Home in the Amara interior Blog Awards. You'd make my day if you feel like stopping by and casting your vote here. I'm so honoured to be nominated - thank you so much to everyone who has voted so far - I'm overwhelmed! And the sponsor - luxury gifts and designer homeware store Amara! 

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A Danish home is given a fresh, monochrome make-over

I remember when we were looking to move house here in Sweden and looked around a ton of homes (which you can imagine, I loved!).  Sometimes the apartments looked so far from my own style it was hard to imagine myself living there - it can be hard to create a vision of what it could look like, but anything is possible. This Danish apartment in Køge, South of Copenhagen, belongs to Louise Oest Larsen, her husband and little girl and is a perfect example of this. Once a fairly dated space (see the 'before' picture here), the apartment has been transformed into a truly wonderful, fresh and light-filled family home using a splash of white paint, design pieces, mid-century finds and a splash of sunny yellow (that door!). Let's take a peak...

Tia Borgsmidt, with kind permission. Bolig.

Loving the graphical, monochrome look, how about you?

There are some really clever space saving solutions at work here - the white floors and walls immediately visually enlargen the apartment. Floor to ceiling shelves in the sitting room provide storage and display. And, although long and narrow, the couple have installed a built in bench in the kitchen to create a small dining nook.

There are so many pieces I know and love in this home: dining area: Eames DSW chairs, AJ floor lamp, Flos 265 wall lamp. Sitting room: Tom Dixon etch tea light holder, wall sconce candle holder, By Lassen Kubus candleholder, Lucky Boy Sunday fancy finger cushion, By Lassen Flow cushion. Kitchen: Tripp Trapp chair, Royal Copenhagen jug, letter mugs. Bedroom: wooden birds. Children's room: Sebra cot, House Doctor striped storage. Hallway: TRONES shoe storage, Muuto dots.

The Swedish artist behind the 'Creativity' print - Ylva Skarp has the most incredible home in Dalarna which I have shown previously shown here and here.

When we moved into our house there was some crazy stuff going on with colours - including blue walls and green ceilings. Since then we've painted the entire house white, lighten the floors and built an extra wall! What was your home like when you first bought / rented it?

Have a lovely day! 

PS could you paint your door a zesty yellow?

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A calm, cocoon-like Swedish space in greys

Morning! For those of you feeling a little 'meh' this Monday - I've got a home that might just cheer you up. Now, you might be thinking - hang on - this home has been decorated almost entirely in grey how on earth is this going to work?!....But look closer and see the beauty of this monochrome look.  There is something irresistibly calm and elegant about the effects grey has on a space. Despite the small size (it's a one room apartment / studio in Gothenburg, Sweden) it's sophisticated, organised and has everything you need.  What a great way to start the week?!

Stadshem. Photography: Jonas Berg. Styling: Emma Fischer

I take this apartment as evidence that although white can make a space larger, grey can provide an unrivalled, cosy cocoon like feel - like a mini oasis. Although I've gone for a more graphical black and white look (and a splash of colour in my daughters' bedroom) in my home - I can certainly appreciate a space decorated in grey - how about you? 

At this time of year I absolutely love a linen tablecloth (I've got my eye on this duck egg one). Other items I know and love in this home include the grey floor lamp, DLM table, morrocan pouf, spotty cushion, floral print, eos pendant light, menu chair, thonet chairs.

If you prefer a bright and colourful home - you might want to check out this vibrant family home and little Nicki's cheerful boho home.  

Have a great start to the week! 

Don't forget to enter the give-away to be one of five to win a voucher to spend at One Must Dash!

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