A stunning Swedish apartment in neutrals

I noticed on one of my favourite Norwegian blogs yesterday that they've received their first dusting of snow up there - brrrrr!  There isn't any in the South of Sweden yet (although I'd love some to arrive in time for Christmas) but it is getting a tad dark. I think that's why I love this Swedish home today - it has a beautiful warm glow to it. The neutral shades. the rattan, the wood. The parquet flooring. And of course, the room used as an artist's studio. Not to mention the prettiest cat! Can you spot her?!

Entrance. Anders Bergstedt

What a stunning space?

Did you spot the kitty cat?! She's super cute (and fits right in amongst the greys!) - incidentally Off black by F&B is a similar paint hue to that gorgeous dark grey on the guest bedroom wall.

Items I know and love: &tradition mass light, flos 265 lamp, DLM side table, source a similar macrame wall hanging here. Safari daybed. Brass dumling table lamp (although I think I prefer this fine specimen of a floor lamp!), sheepskin throw, Fancy finger pillow. 
 
The man and I are planning a three day hike in Norway next year (I've been waiting to do a hut to hut as long as I can remember). The lodging is going to be uber important to rest my weary feet (next to a roaring fire of course!)- I'm imagining it to look like this rustic cabin hide-away?! If that's the case - better extend it to a week?! Cabin tips welcome!

Do you have any holiday plans for next year? 

Have a lovely day!

PS I snuck in a late night post of a Zen Swedish home yesterday (in case you missed it....).

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A Zen Swedish space

Evening! I've just been on a lovely train ride through the skåne countryside  - the views were beautiful - one day I might try to capture some of the scenery out of the window and post it on IG. I even passed a sauna floating in the middle of a lake - accessed only by rowing boat! Anyway, I thought I'd nip in with an extra post this evening - a Swedish home tour courtesy of Hitta Hem. The space has been decorated in wood and greys throughout. The beauty is in the details - I love the oversized Bell lamp over the dining table and delicate plants. Let's take a peek.

Hitta Hem

This space has such a zen feel with the linens, rattan and calming greys don't you think?

The roughly painted headboard would make a great DIY project. Other simple yet fab DIY ideas include this hallway 'cloud' mat, a polka dot wall, and for a little luxury - how about a fab walk in wardrobe?! Yes please!

Items I know and love: Bell lamp in grey, pitcher by IKEA, this vintage chopping board is similar, japanese tea pot, Z1 pendant light, rattan chair, sheepskin rug, dark grey 'washed' linen bedding. Chunky knit blanket.

Also loving this grey and white bedroom.

Have a lovely evening!

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Workspace inspiration: the Everlane studio

Good morning Monday! If like me you're back at your desk today you might be looking around and thinking - not this place again?! In which case I've just the inspiration for you. This is the Everlane studio in San Francisco. For those of you not familiar with Everlane - they sell absolutely fab basics and sell them without middlemen and stores - with the philosophy 'Know your factories. Know your costs. Always ask why' (love that). Needless to say, there studio is equally great - set in an industrial warehouse building with polished floors, shades of grey and warm wood, the look is simple, clean and fresh. Perfect inspiration for the start of the working week?!

Photography: Luke Beard (shared with kind permission). Found via The Style Files with thanks.

Oh to work in a studio like this!

A tip on large plants for your space passed onto me by an interior designer recently....check out your local online secondhand stores to source large indoor plants. 

If you'd like to see a little more work space inspiration it's well worth checking out my 'studio' archive (don't miss the Danish carpenter's workshop and the creative studio of Katrin Bååth - firm favourites of mine!).....and loads more work space (including fab home offices, collectives and ateliers) here. You don't even have to feel bad spending time over it as it's all in the name of work, right?!

Even if there is nothing that can be changed about your workspace - I see from the Everlane website they're shipping international until 22nd November (usually they only ship to the US and Canada) - so there's a way to cheer ourselves up anyway!

By the way - this isn't a sponsored post - I just found their studio and shop so inspiring and had to share it! 

Have a wonderful start to the working week! 

PS Don't miss the free printable 2016 wall calendar.

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Cool industrial meets cosy rustic in a Swedish home conversion

Will you look at that? it's Friday already - love that! Have you got any fun plans for the weekend? As always I'd love to be heading off somewhere remote like this cabin, which is not possible - but I might try to go for a hike in Söderåsen national park. This beautiful home would also be on the agenda if it were available for rent. Tony and Åsa Löfling set about converting the former goldsmith's workshop and store into the fab home it is today with the help of Tony's cousin - architect Johan Israelson.  Located in rural Västmanland, the space has been decorated using a blend of cool industrial, concrete and steel against cosy sheepskins, rattan and wood to create a surprisingly warm, cocoon-like feel. Perfect inspiration for a chilly Autumn weekend, don't you agree?!

Photography: Johan Sellén, with kind permission. Styling Tina Hellberg. Architect; Johan Israelson. Elle Decoration Sweden. Found on Ems Design Blog with thanks.

What a great space!

Loving the wine rack on the ceiling with it's own personal ladder. Now if that's not inspiration for the weekend I don't know what is. Do you think they take the ladder away during the week?! 

Quick guide: Source similar vintage industrial pendants, grey sheepskin throws, retro school chairs,  and dark grey linen bedding. Vitra hang-it-all (15% off with code MYSCAN). Bert & May sell lovely handmade floor tiles like the ones in the bathroom.

Absolutely love the concrete dining table - here's how to make one yourself (DIY project for the weekend?!).

See more of this lovely home over at Elle Decoration Sweden. 

Other fab vintage / industrial style homes include an artist's home in a former factory, a beautiful industrial-inspired home and cafe. a home with grey and a mix of old and new.

I must say, I absolutely love this style. Is this your kind of home?

And finally....

I'm absolutely loving cool online kids shop Loja Dada (the clothes are a-ma-zing!).  And they're offering all readers free shipping until 30th November - use code 'SCANDIHOME' at checkout. So excited!

And speaking of kids - how pretty is this and this wardrobe? Makes me want to scour my local flea market and get painting.

Have a wonderful weekend and see you Monday!

PS Have you downloaded your free printable 2016 calendar yet? We'd love to see it - #mshcalendar2016.

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A pretty Norwegian space with inspiring touches

This week has been all about Sweden, so I think it's about time we visited another Scandinavian country, don't you? As much as I'd love to be padding around this Norwegian cottage drinking slow-brewed coffee - we'll have to stick to visiting Norway in spirit. (Guh! one day, huh?!). This lovely home in Oslo belongs to Randi Mageli and has been beautifully captured by Filippa Tredal. It's actually fairly small (50 metres square to be precise) but what it lacks in size it makes up for in inspiration - fab paint colours (with shelving to match), and a mix of second hand finds and Scandinavian contemporary pieces. Lovely!

Filippa Tredal. Inspiration found via House of C with thanks.

It's nearly always the elements of surprise which catch my eye - in this case I'm loving the corner with the sheepskin throw, yellow cushion and a cactus!

I also like how Randi's painted the shelves the same colour as the wall - it really makes the items on display pop. It's simple to do too - just order a little extra paint and apply it to inexpensive wooden shelves from IKEA. Perfect! 

Is there anything in particular you love about this space?

A quick guide to a few of the items: EKTORP sofa,  Menu afteroom chair, DOCKSTA table, source a cosy white sheepskin throw here, Y print.

Other fab Norwegian spaces include the cosy and relaxed home of a blogger, a rustic cabin high up over the fjords, and a Norwegian home decorated for Christmas.

Have you ever visited Norway? I've been to Bergen - so beautiful!

Have a lovely day!

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