Swedish sitting room inspiration

One of my first projects this Autumn will definitely be our sitting room. I foresee lots of evenings on the sofa under a blanket! I'm taking my inspiration from some of these lovely Swedish sitting rooms. All of which have appeared on Alvhem estate agents website over the year). And all very white and lovely.

Alvhem

I think the last three are my favourite, just need to throw in a roaring fire to the mix! Perfect! What about you?

Have a lovely Friday all! YaaaaaaaY!

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Fresh inspiration from a Gothenburg apartment

Lots of inspiration to be taken from this lovely apartment in Gothenburg styled and for sale through Alvhem. From the pretty wallpaper, flashes of colour, wall space (love the single pink pom pom) and metal storage units to the pretty balcony with cosy cushions and rag rugs. the entire apartment looks really fresh and ready for spring.

Alvhem

I could definitely see myself sipping a morning coffee on that balcony, how about you?

Speaking about sipping coffee (or something stronger perhaps...) there's only one day left before the weekend - yay! My parents are visiting from London so we're thinking of going sailing  (our boat is available for rent here in Southern Sweden for any of you budding sailors out there!). It's been a long winter so I can't wait to get out on the water for the first time this year. Do you have any plans?



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Black, white and a splash of colour

It's Friiiiiday! Yay!! In case you're out house hunting this weekend, how about this little gem in Gothenburg, Sweden sold through Alvhem. It belongs to Johanna Laskey, the blogger behind Tant Johanna (thanks Anu for the credit!) and she sure does know a thing or two about interior design, not to mention a bit of a dab hand with paint and colours. I love the blue doors! Amazingly the entire apartment is only 51 m2 - you'd never guess looking at the pictures.

Tant Johanna via Alvhem

Just so many fab things about this apartment - they've used black and white as a basis and then added splashes of colour and interesting items. I love how they have roughly painted the legs of their home office desk. I have the same one (try the VIKA Artur trestle legs from IKEA)- could this be a project for the weekend?!

Speaking of the weekend, and on a girly note (sorry boys!) I spotted these v.cool hair tutorials over at A Cup of Jo. I am actually wearing the top knot today and it was soooo simple to do (a few seconds)! Perfect!

Have a great weekend all!

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Light wood, white walls and a touch of vintage

Hello! Thank you for your lovely comments yesterday on my bedroom. It's always nerve racking to post pics of my own home so I'm really grateful for your positive feedback and helpful tips :) Today's home comes from the Swedish estate agent Alvhem. My favourite features (apart from the beautiful Scandinavian blond wood and white walls of course) is the mix of modern and vintage furniture and the incredible statement wallpaper!

Alvhem

Are you a wallpaper person?

PS I love that they have thrown in a dark green chair into the mix of white chairs around the dining table. perhaps I should do this with my dining room? For the mix I see they've used an Eames DSR chair (15% off with code MYSCAN), the URBAN chair from IKEA and then flea market finds. Quite simple to achieve yet it looks so great no?

Have a lovely day!

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Whites and greys in a Swedish apartment

I woke up this morning to a thunderstorm. I love thunderstorms as long as I'm tucked up all cosy indoors. I once sat playing cards with with my family in a summer cottage while a thunderstorm raged outside and it was so cosy! What are your thoughts on thunder and lightening - exciting or frightening?! Do you have any happy memories from one? I hope the weather gets better though as it's actually a four day holiday here in Sweden so we're off for the weekend soon - yoohoo! Before I head off I wanted to leave you with this little gem of an apartment in Gothenburg which has been styled by Alvhem. It's so beautifully arranged and home to so many lovely pieces.

Alvhem makleri

I absolutely love the Flos 365 wall light. I was keen to have it in my sitting room and then I saw it in real life and realised it's actually really big! Perfect if you have a lot of wall space and looking to make a bold statement.

I also love the clothes rail. I've been thinking about buying one from Annaleena's shop for our guest bedroom. She has a lovely blog too.

Anything that catches your eye?

So guys, lots to do before I head off - hurry hurry hurry! I hope you all have a fab weekend and I'll see you Monday!

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White, cognac and blue in a Swedish apartment

When I look at this apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden I think fresh, relaxed and warm.  I'm also a long term fan of the colour scheme blue, white and cognac and not many do it better than stylists and estate agents Alvhem. I could certainly see my self padding around here and reading a book in one of the pools of light, couldn't you?

Alvhem via 79 ideas

The 'Kakelugn' or tiled fireplace is another element I could imagine having in my dream cottage but it would need to be in addition to the wood burning stove!

For more fabulous Swedish apartment inspiration with a kakelugn try here and here and for an incredible danish one here.

I'm starting to feel I can no longer live without a fireplace, hmmmm what to do?! Perhaps you can help me figure out where to put one from the first part in my mini weekly series 'my home captured by Karin' tomorrow? A little nervous about showing my home, as always!

Have a lovely day!

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