The modern monochrome Stockholm space

Hello! How are you today?! I have to say, I've really taken to working from home. After 12 years of working in an office, there's a lot to be said for sitting at my laptop in chunky knit socks and messy undone hair! Of course, working from home depends very much on the environment. For example, imagine working from home in this apartment of Swedish photographer Jakob Nylund (previously shown here) over looking the rooftops of Södermalm, Stockholm? Calm, personal, monochrome (love the black floor, how about you?) with industrial and vintage touches, not to mention the roaring log fire. I could feel inspired here, could you?!

Fastighetsmaklarna

The apartment is currently for sale here). Hurry! 

Fab ideas to steal - vintage crate as bedside table, anglepoise style wall lights, string shelving, Eames House Bird,  Eames DSW chair, copper pendant lights. Smeg fridge.

Anything that stands out to you?

More black and white home inspiration include one of favourite apartments of all time owned by a creative duo, this fab Helsinki home starring a very cute baby and the cool home of Annie Lindgren.

There's always this office inspiration for anyone who feels like they need to pep up their work space, or this studio for something bright and fabulous.

It's nearly the weekend - woohoo! Any great plans? This one is particularly exciting as I've teamed up with Nest.co.uk, a fab modern design store, to hold a very exciting weekend give-away. Watch this space!

Have a wonderful day!

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A new build home that dreams are made of

Have you ever dreamt of buying a plot of land and building the home of your dreams? Anne, a midwife, single-mum and co-founder of Birkaboo, a Swedish company providing quality homes at an affordable price, has done exactly that. Villa Birkeland in Saltsjö-Boo was built and decorated in just four months and pays homage to the company's promise: build your own place where you can live, gather strength and meet tomorrow.  I think I could do just that in Anne's wonderful home, don't you? Now, where's that plot of land...

Home: Birkaboo Photography Patric Johansson. Styling Myrica Bergqvist. Post inspired by Planete-Deco. 

Could you live here?

Do you dream about building your own home one day? Or perhaps you have already, in which case we'd love to see some pictures!

If you like the cabin feel, I'll never tire of this sustainable Finnish cabin, or scrolling though this archive of wood cabins. One day….

Before I head off….I'm so excited to welcome new sponsor Occa-Home - a fab online interior design store selling items from some of my absolute favorite scandinavian brands such as &Tradition, By Nord, and Design House Stockholm among others.  Thank you for supporting the wonderful businesses who make this blog possible. 

Have a lovely day! 

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A relaxed and inviting Stockholm space

There are a few things about this Stockholm space that stand out. In the kitchen for example, I'm loving the black gloss units combined with light grey marble splash back / work surface and the cosy window nook - perfect for a pensive coffee break don't you think? Hello 'nook board'! I also like the striking library wall in the dining room. Sometimes dining rooms can feel a bit cold and formal, but the rows of books and LPs make this space feel so relaxed and inviting, at least in my eyes? All in all, there's some great inspiration to be taken from this apartment, I hope you find something that inspires you too!

Erik Olsson

Anything you noticed in particular?

I actually mistook the blanket for stacked fire logs at first, do you think this was intended? It certainly adds warmth to the room and sits nicely beside the traditional Swedish kakelugn.

I love the dotty bedding too but can't find where it's from- any tips?! In my search I found this very cool IKAT bedding though- see it in action here. Great alternative perhaps?! More fab bedroom inspiration for the perfect duvet day here, here and here.

On an entirely different note, I've always loved Facebook and Pinterest. But this year I've also got totally into Instagram (@myscandinavianhome) too. I was never not there, but it was only recently I discovered the value in it and really enjoy discovering the beautiful images people post, are you on there too? If so, let's hang out!

Have a lovely day!

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