A Swedish home with dramatic black accents

There was an almighty thunderstorm here in Sri Lanka this morning, I'm not sure I've ever heard thunder claps like it. It was all very dramatic and cosy, wrapped up in our cotton sheets in the cabana while the rain came down outside. The skies have cleared and the sun is bursting through the clouds now. But in this Swedish apartment the beautiful dark expression remains.  The use of black gloss on window frames, floors and doors still allows the light to bounce around the small space (it's a mere 39 metres square / 420 square foot). Add the perfect blend of classic and contemporary and the result is an elegant, yet cosy looking home.

Anders Bergstedt for Entrance

What a beautiful space! I love the tiles in the hallway too!

Is there anything that stands out to you?

Items I know and love: New York 'manhatten' print, Source beautiful vintage Thonet chairs here, similar cushions include this one,  this one and this one (cushions always look best grouped if you vary the size and shape so make sure you include an oblong shaped one in the mix). For similar paint colours try Farrow & Ball darks.

You can see more of this home as well as a floor plan over at Entrance.

Other 'dramatic' homes with dark accents include this Stockholm pad, an elegant Swedish new build, and for something a little more boho - Krickelin's west coast home.

Hope you have a lovely day! 

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A lovely Swedish home with a mix of old and new

This morning I tiptoed out of our cabana before the rest of my family was awake to write a post. Normally I'm terrible in the mornings but, it seems when I have a fresh pot of coffee and this view waiting it's not so difficult after all (think I'm going to get a shock when I return to Sweden!). Speaking of the North, I couldn't resist sharing one more home tour from Carina Olander's fab photography portfolio (did you see yesterday's post?). This Funkis style home in Karlskoga belongs to Anna, Andreas and their children and is a stones throw from Möckelsjön lake, with it's sandy beaches and beautiful parkland.  The space has been simply decorated for a lovely relaxed vibe.

Photography: Carina Olander, shared with kind permission. Styling: Anna Truelsen / Hus o Hem. 

I love the white and wood mix - beautiful!

Is there anything that stands out to you?

Get the look: New York 'my guide to manhatten' poster, Smeg fridge / freezer, Source a vintage Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant light here, classic Swedish brass candle holder from 1950's, dark blue linen bedding (this is so beautiful!), perspex storage boxes.

Other links I love today:

How about this dark green velvet sofa and some fab plants...?

4 charming children's rooms with a vintage look (that will fit with the rest if your home).

There's that black Mooi lamp again (also seen in yesterday's post) - we're starting to see more black Z1 pendant lights too, like the one in this fab dining room.

How appealing does this coffee and book in bed look right now?!

How pretty are these fox gloves against the blue?

Right, better go off and wake the crazies!

Have a lovely day!

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The Swedish home of a collector

Good morning! This Swedish home belonging to Annika and Mattias was recently captured by Johanna Flykt Gashi and Carina Olander for Hus o Hem. The space has been decorated in lovely earthy tones. But for me, it's about the mid-century touches - the string shelves, the teak credenza, the black leather chair! I was also interested to see they have several collections, including wooden animal figures, vintage glass vases and a beautiful selection of bottles. The latter immediately whisked me back to Milkweed Barn (which we photographed for my book). Bill Hovard had the most fascinating 'poison' bottle collection - not something I would necessarily grab and re-use for some elderflower squash perhaps...... but so much fun for display purposes, don't you think? Anyway, on with the tour....

Stylist Johanna Flykt Gashi, photographer Carina Olander, shared with kind permission. Hus o Hem.

Is there anything that stands out to you about this home?

This is a great source for vintage brown bottles (including old medicine bottle and demi johns) Vintage string shelving,  vintage clear glass decorative vases, black and white striped rug, Mooi random pendant light in black. White linen bedding.

The photographer behind this shoot, Carina Olander, also captured this Norwegian rustic mountain hide-away. Could you imagine?!

Have a lovely day!

PS Do you collect anything?

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A fabulous Copenhagen apartment

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend? So, we arrived in Sri Lanka. A little jet-lagged. But wow, what a place! This is our room for a few days. Heaven! I'll certainly be posting a few images on instagram here and there. As promised I'll still be blogging, and will also be featuring some guest posts from some of my favourite bloggers over the weeks too. Despite sitting a few metres from the beach (sorry, too much?!), I'm whisking myself back to Scandinavia and inside this super simple and elegant Copenhagen apartment captured by Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer. The space features the most beautiful parquet floors, high ceilings and period features. The decor is pared-back - with a mix of vintage and designer items and some fabulous artwork. What a beautiful space, don't you think?

Photo: Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer /Sisters Agency, shared with kind permission. Found via French by Design with thanks.

The ceiling height gives the space such elegance, and the light, oh the light?! 

Get the look: this mid-century coffee table is similar, Le Corbusier armchair, Togo sofa, source a similar vintage industrial pendant light here. Nespresso espresso maker, rustic bench.

Other links from around the web today:

I'm loving these low v-back tops right now (and that bun?)

Another good reason to visit Antwerp one day.

A Brooklyn home which looks way bigger than it is.

5 fab interior design blogs from France (I'd also add La Maison D'Anna G and Unfinished Home).

This bathroom window display (that linen blind). Try not perfect linen for similar.

Have a great start to the week!

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