I'm always intrigued to see how Scandinavian expats decorate their homes. There's something about the merging of cultures and styles which makes the decor extra special and intriguing. Photographer Jonas Ingerstedt recently went to Spanish Balearic Islands to capture the bohemian home of Edin and Lina Kjellvertz. Founders of furniture store Dusty Deco, the Swedish pair swapped their stressful Stockholm life for the picturesque village of Gènova, near Palma, Mallorca.
The island holds a special place in my heart since my older sister and nieces live there (we're devastated that we won't be able to visit them this summer) - so I have become well accustomed to seeing the interiors of apartments, townhouses and fincas on the island. I was excited to see that Edin and Lina have kept many of the island's trademark features - including brown window and door frames and dark wood furniture. At the same time, they've added some fab touches including contemporary art photography, Danish and Swedish design pieces and vintage finds - making it a wonderful, truly personal family home. Välkommen in!
In the kitchen a little bamboo drinks trolley sits beside an open fireplace (source a similar one here*). A photo of Lara Stone by Tyrone Lebon and a drawing by Bengt Orup can be seen on the wall. The double doors open up onto a wonderful terrace.
The sitting room features an eclectic mix of furniture - including a wonderful Børge Mogensen armchair and a sofa and coffee table found at a local flea market. The porcelain and pendant lamps were also sourced locally.
The corner unit was found at auction and the painting was picked up at a local market. To me, the real showstopper is the salmon pink wall - which fits perfectly with Mallorca style (along with the lace) but also has a contemporary feel. Love it!
A lithograph by Wilhelm Wik brings a graphical, modern touch to the bedroom.
Imagine morning coffees on the balcony? *Sighs*.
While I shiver in the May breeze here in Sweden, I can't help feeling a little envious of Edin, Lina and their children Lola and Max in their summer attire!
For now, I'll be enjoying the warmth oozing from these pictures, how about you?
What a lovely home! I'd be perfectly happy hanging out here year-round, how about you?
If you love the furniture in their home, you'll really like the Kjellvertz's shop Dusty Deco.
And in case I've got you in the mood, here are a few other lovely Balearic Islands homes to enjoy today:
I soooo hope everything blows over soon - I've got a sister to visit, summer dresses to roll out and an island to explore!
have you been to Mallorca? If not, I can highly recommend it once we're free to travel again!
Have a lovely day friends!
Photographer: Jonas Ingerstedt - shared with kind permission
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