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In its pages, Inspirera recognizes the lovely community of designers, stylists, bloggers, photographers, crafters and DIY-ers, which create charm in the living space, thus bringing quality to life.
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Online inspiration forthe interiors geek
All ThingsScandinavian
Inspired to DIY
Scandinavians Love Marble
A House Like an Oasis
2
Alexandra StoicaHopeless interiors geek
Welcome to INSPIRER
inspirera (v) (Swedish)to inspire inspirit suggest spirit spirit up
Irsquove read somewhere that the reason why moments of inspiration touch us so keenly is because they remind us of our deepest aspirations They bring the formless into form deepen the understanding of oneself and others and assist us in being the person we want to be in every one of lifersquos moments Mo-ments of inspiration work as a reminder to be here right now to notice to give back in gratitude and in so doing increase the value of every moment
Good pictures of beautiful spaces make me feel uplifted excited and yet grounded Taking this bits and pieces of inspiration under one name and present it to the world hoping that it will have the same impact on others was the only thing that could make me feel even better Thatrsquos how the idea of Inspirera was born while reading Scandinavian deacutecor weblogs Hence the name of the magazine and the theme of the premiere issue
In its pages Inspirera recognizes the lovely commu-nity of designers stylists bloggers photographers crafters and DIY-ers which create charm in the liv-ing space thus bringing quality to life It is a pleas-ure to highlight all this creative people and their hard and passionate work the people that know a real living space is made from living not only deco-rating through participation not mere perfection From this great community Irsquove learned that we can find our way back to a mindful state by just getting happy about what wersquore doing So because working at this project makes me so happy I think Inspirera is my way of meditation And my hope is that it will be an inspiration for everyone who flips its pages
If you are like me and love to unwind and instill flipping pages packed with lively photos dazzling spaces and loads of inspiration yoursquoll love this new on-line magazine At any rate please send your feel-ings about what yoursquove seen and what yoursquove read in this premiere issue at helloinspireraro
Alexandra Stoicaalexandrainspireraro
ldquoSeek the wisdom that will
untie your knot seek
the path that
demands your whole
beingrdquo ~Rumi
3
Hjemme Norske Interior Blogger
Alvhem Maumlkleri amp Interioumlrwwwalvhemmaklerise
for more inspiration
Normann Copenhagen Kontur Vase
Fein Magasinet wwwfeinmagdk
Brita Sweden Karin rug
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Inside this issue
Scandinavian Issue
16
20
44
30
18
58
2 Editorrsquos Letter
INSPIRED BY6 Scandinavian Interiors
INSPIRED TO SHOP14 Inspirera Refresh16 Scandinavians Love Copper18 Scandinavians Love Marble
INSPIRATION LIVES HERE20 One Thousand and One Nights
in Scandinavian Interpretation30 House of Amazing
Metamorphic Accents38 Old Befriends New in
Scandi-Chic Style
INSPIRED TO DIY44 Easy Coat Rack46 Napkin Ring48 Patterned Candle50 Wooden Lamp
INSPIRED TO TRAVEL 52 Swedish Charm Evoked
in Grandmarsquos House
INSPIRED TO GO TO THE OFFICE 58 Happy at work project
INSPIRERA DESIGN 62 67 Swedish Square Meters
Designed by Romanian Designers
INSPIRERA MERA 65 Blog Watch
5
The crew for this issueMeet the talented batch of contributors forScandinavian Issue
Inspirera is a free online only independent magazine that promotes the hard work of the online community of design-ers DIY-ers crafters and inte-rior artists and appears once
every two months Should you have questions or enquieries feel free to write at helloinspirerarocall at +40-726732782or visit wwwinspireraro INSPIRERA
Amalie Fagerlisvenngaardencom
Riikka Kantinkoski weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
Anette Willemine Solheimanettewillemineblogspotcom
Julie Haugland Ormvoldnydeligflottblogspotcom
Joanna Laajistojoannalaajistocom
Kari Gjertsenmyhomeismycastlebykariblogspotcom
May Helen Krokronprinsessenecom
Alina Stoian amp Ana Marin2Deco Studio 2decoro
Anna Maria Larsson annamarialarssonse
Anisoiu RazvanGraphic Designer
6
INSPIREDInspiredby Scandinavian
INTERIORS
T
he principle is that style and func t ional i ty can make eve-ryday life bet ter And the result
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they choose to live in If it were to describe in only one word the
feeling given by Scandinavi-an interiors the word would definitely be ldquocozinessrdquo but Danish say it better ldquohyggerdquo is the word that encapsulates their concept of enjoying the comfort of onersquos home next to the dear ones The use of light pastel colors nurture a sense of warmth and thus exploits the natural light at its best
SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRACTICAL CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE IF YOU EVER CAST A GLANCE AT A SCANDINA-
VIAN HOUSE YOU MUST HAVE OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION PERFECTLY
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
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copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copy OYOY
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
9
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
10
copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
11
A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
12
Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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o
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
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amptra
ditio
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Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
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Cove
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
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2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
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Alexandra StoicaHopeless interiors geek
Welcome to INSPIRER
inspirera (v) (Swedish)to inspire inspirit suggest spirit spirit up
Irsquove read somewhere that the reason why moments of inspiration touch us so keenly is because they remind us of our deepest aspirations They bring the formless into form deepen the understanding of oneself and others and assist us in being the person we want to be in every one of lifersquos moments Mo-ments of inspiration work as a reminder to be here right now to notice to give back in gratitude and in so doing increase the value of every moment
Good pictures of beautiful spaces make me feel uplifted excited and yet grounded Taking this bits and pieces of inspiration under one name and present it to the world hoping that it will have the same impact on others was the only thing that could make me feel even better Thatrsquos how the idea of Inspirera was born while reading Scandinavian deacutecor weblogs Hence the name of the magazine and the theme of the premiere issue
In its pages Inspirera recognizes the lovely commu-nity of designers stylists bloggers photographers crafters and DIY-ers which create charm in the liv-ing space thus bringing quality to life It is a pleas-ure to highlight all this creative people and their hard and passionate work the people that know a real living space is made from living not only deco-rating through participation not mere perfection From this great community Irsquove learned that we can find our way back to a mindful state by just getting happy about what wersquore doing So because working at this project makes me so happy I think Inspirera is my way of meditation And my hope is that it will be an inspiration for everyone who flips its pages
If you are like me and love to unwind and instill flipping pages packed with lively photos dazzling spaces and loads of inspiration yoursquoll love this new on-line magazine At any rate please send your feel-ings about what yoursquove seen and what yoursquove read in this premiere issue at helloinspireraro
Alexandra Stoicaalexandrainspireraro
ldquoSeek the wisdom that will
untie your knot seek
the path that
demands your whole
beingrdquo ~Rumi
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Hjemme Norske Interior Blogger
Alvhem Maumlkleri amp Interioumlrwwwalvhemmaklerise
for more inspiration
Normann Copenhagen Kontur Vase
Fein Magasinet wwwfeinmagdk
Brita Sweden Karin rug
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Inside this issue
Scandinavian Issue
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20
44
30
18
58
2 Editorrsquos Letter
INSPIRED BY6 Scandinavian Interiors
INSPIRED TO SHOP14 Inspirera Refresh16 Scandinavians Love Copper18 Scandinavians Love Marble
INSPIRATION LIVES HERE20 One Thousand and One Nights
in Scandinavian Interpretation30 House of Amazing
Metamorphic Accents38 Old Befriends New in
Scandi-Chic Style
INSPIRED TO DIY44 Easy Coat Rack46 Napkin Ring48 Patterned Candle50 Wooden Lamp
INSPIRED TO TRAVEL 52 Swedish Charm Evoked
in Grandmarsquos House
INSPIRED TO GO TO THE OFFICE 58 Happy at work project
INSPIRERA DESIGN 62 67 Swedish Square Meters
Designed by Romanian Designers
INSPIRERA MERA 65 Blog Watch
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The crew for this issueMeet the talented batch of contributors forScandinavian Issue
Inspirera is a free online only independent magazine that promotes the hard work of the online community of design-ers DIY-ers crafters and inte-rior artists and appears once
every two months Should you have questions or enquieries feel free to write at helloinspirerarocall at +40-726732782or visit wwwinspireraro INSPIRERA
Amalie Fagerlisvenngaardencom
Riikka Kantinkoski weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
Anette Willemine Solheimanettewillemineblogspotcom
Julie Haugland Ormvoldnydeligflottblogspotcom
Joanna Laajistojoannalaajistocom
Kari Gjertsenmyhomeismycastlebykariblogspotcom
May Helen Krokronprinsessenecom
Alina Stoian amp Ana Marin2Deco Studio 2decoro
Anna Maria Larsson annamarialarssonse
Anisoiu RazvanGraphic Designer
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INSPIREDInspiredby Scandinavian
INTERIORS
T
he principle is that style and func t ional i ty can make eve-ryday life bet ter And the result
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they choose to live in If it were to describe in only one word the
feeling given by Scandinavi-an interiors the word would definitely be ldquocozinessrdquo but Danish say it better ldquohyggerdquo is the word that encapsulates their concept of enjoying the comfort of onersquos home next to the dear ones The use of light pastel colors nurture a sense of warmth and thus exploits the natural light at its best
SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRACTICAL CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE IF YOU EVER CAST A GLANCE AT A SCANDINA-
VIAN HOUSE YOU MUST HAVE OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION PERFECTLY
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
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copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copy OYOY
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
8
The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
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copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
10
copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
12
Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
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Kre
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erhu
setn
o
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
p -
amptra
ditio
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Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
Cush
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Cove
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Kre
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
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One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
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The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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36
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and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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2
3
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Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
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Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
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Hjemme Norske Interior Blogger
Alvhem Maumlkleri amp Interioumlrwwwalvhemmaklerise
for more inspiration
Normann Copenhagen Kontur Vase
Fein Magasinet wwwfeinmagdk
Brita Sweden Karin rug
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Inside this issue
Scandinavian Issue
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20
44
30
18
58
2 Editorrsquos Letter
INSPIRED BY6 Scandinavian Interiors
INSPIRED TO SHOP14 Inspirera Refresh16 Scandinavians Love Copper18 Scandinavians Love Marble
INSPIRATION LIVES HERE20 One Thousand and One Nights
in Scandinavian Interpretation30 House of Amazing
Metamorphic Accents38 Old Befriends New in
Scandi-Chic Style
INSPIRED TO DIY44 Easy Coat Rack46 Napkin Ring48 Patterned Candle50 Wooden Lamp
INSPIRED TO TRAVEL 52 Swedish Charm Evoked
in Grandmarsquos House
INSPIRED TO GO TO THE OFFICE 58 Happy at work project
INSPIRERA DESIGN 62 67 Swedish Square Meters
Designed by Romanian Designers
INSPIRERA MERA 65 Blog Watch
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The crew for this issueMeet the talented batch of contributors forScandinavian Issue
Inspirera is a free online only independent magazine that promotes the hard work of the online community of design-ers DIY-ers crafters and inte-rior artists and appears once
every two months Should you have questions or enquieries feel free to write at helloinspirerarocall at +40-726732782or visit wwwinspireraro INSPIRERA
Amalie Fagerlisvenngaardencom
Riikka Kantinkoski weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
Anette Willemine Solheimanettewillemineblogspotcom
Julie Haugland Ormvoldnydeligflottblogspotcom
Joanna Laajistojoannalaajistocom
Kari Gjertsenmyhomeismycastlebykariblogspotcom
May Helen Krokronprinsessenecom
Alina Stoian amp Ana Marin2Deco Studio 2decoro
Anna Maria Larsson annamarialarssonse
Anisoiu RazvanGraphic Designer
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INSPIREDInspiredby Scandinavian
INTERIORS
T
he principle is that style and func t ional i ty can make eve-ryday life bet ter And the result
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they choose to live in If it were to describe in only one word the
feeling given by Scandinavi-an interiors the word would definitely be ldquocozinessrdquo but Danish say it better ldquohyggerdquo is the word that encapsulates their concept of enjoying the comfort of onersquos home next to the dear ones The use of light pastel colors nurture a sense of warmth and thus exploits the natural light at its best
SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRACTICAL CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE IF YOU EVER CAST A GLANCE AT A SCANDINA-
VIAN HOUSE YOU MUST HAVE OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION PERFECTLY
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
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copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copy OYOY
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
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copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
10
copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
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And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
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amptra
ditio
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Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
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Copenhagen
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
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One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
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The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
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Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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Inside this issue
Scandinavian Issue
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20
44
30
18
58
2 Editorrsquos Letter
INSPIRED BY6 Scandinavian Interiors
INSPIRED TO SHOP14 Inspirera Refresh16 Scandinavians Love Copper18 Scandinavians Love Marble
INSPIRATION LIVES HERE20 One Thousand and One Nights
in Scandinavian Interpretation30 House of Amazing
Metamorphic Accents38 Old Befriends New in
Scandi-Chic Style
INSPIRED TO DIY44 Easy Coat Rack46 Napkin Ring48 Patterned Candle50 Wooden Lamp
INSPIRED TO TRAVEL 52 Swedish Charm Evoked
in Grandmarsquos House
INSPIRED TO GO TO THE OFFICE 58 Happy at work project
INSPIRERA DESIGN 62 67 Swedish Square Meters
Designed by Romanian Designers
INSPIRERA MERA 65 Blog Watch
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The crew for this issueMeet the talented batch of contributors forScandinavian Issue
Inspirera is a free online only independent magazine that promotes the hard work of the online community of design-ers DIY-ers crafters and inte-rior artists and appears once
every two months Should you have questions or enquieries feel free to write at helloinspirerarocall at +40-726732782or visit wwwinspireraro INSPIRERA
Amalie Fagerlisvenngaardencom
Riikka Kantinkoski weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
Anette Willemine Solheimanettewillemineblogspotcom
Julie Haugland Ormvoldnydeligflottblogspotcom
Joanna Laajistojoannalaajistocom
Kari Gjertsenmyhomeismycastlebykariblogspotcom
May Helen Krokronprinsessenecom
Alina Stoian amp Ana Marin2Deco Studio 2decoro
Anna Maria Larsson annamarialarssonse
Anisoiu RazvanGraphic Designer
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INSPIREDInspiredby Scandinavian
INTERIORS
T
he principle is that style and func t ional i ty can make eve-ryday life bet ter And the result
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they choose to live in If it were to describe in only one word the
feeling given by Scandinavi-an interiors the word would definitely be ldquocozinessrdquo but Danish say it better ldquohyggerdquo is the word that encapsulates their concept of enjoying the comfort of onersquos home next to the dear ones The use of light pastel colors nurture a sense of warmth and thus exploits the natural light at its best
SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRACTICAL CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE IF YOU EVER CAST A GLANCE AT A SCANDINA-
VIAN HOUSE YOU MUST HAVE OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION PERFECTLY
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
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copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copy OYOY
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
9
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
10
copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
12
Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
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And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
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amptra
ditio
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Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
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Copenhagen
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
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One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
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In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
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The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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3
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Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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The crew for this issueMeet the talented batch of contributors forScandinavian Issue
Inspirera is a free online only independent magazine that promotes the hard work of the online community of design-ers DIY-ers crafters and inte-rior artists and appears once
every two months Should you have questions or enquieries feel free to write at helloinspirerarocall at +40-726732782or visit wwwinspireraro INSPIRERA
Amalie Fagerlisvenngaardencom
Riikka Kantinkoski weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
Anette Willemine Solheimanettewillemineblogspotcom
Julie Haugland Ormvoldnydeligflottblogspotcom
Joanna Laajistojoannalaajistocom
Kari Gjertsenmyhomeismycastlebykariblogspotcom
May Helen Krokronprinsessenecom
Alina Stoian amp Ana Marin2Deco Studio 2decoro
Anna Maria Larsson annamarialarssonse
Anisoiu RazvanGraphic Designer
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INSPIREDInspiredby Scandinavian
INTERIORS
T
he principle is that style and func t ional i ty can make eve-ryday life bet ter And the result
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they choose to live in If it were to describe in only one word the
feeling given by Scandinavi-an interiors the word would definitely be ldquocozinessrdquo but Danish say it better ldquohyggerdquo is the word that encapsulates their concept of enjoying the comfort of onersquos home next to the dear ones The use of light pastel colors nurture a sense of warmth and thus exploits the natural light at its best
SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRACTICAL CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE IF YOU EVER CAST A GLANCE AT A SCANDINA-
VIAN HOUSE YOU MUST HAVE OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION PERFECTLY
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
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copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copy OYOY
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
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copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
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And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
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RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
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AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
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One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
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In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
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In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
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Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
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Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
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The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
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Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
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ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
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The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
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We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
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Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
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So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
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Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
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rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
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DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
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Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
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DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
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Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
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Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
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Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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INSPIREDInspiredby Scandinavian
INTERIORS
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he principle is that style and func t ional i ty can make eve-ryday life bet ter And the result
a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they choose to live in If it were to describe in only one word the
feeling given by Scandinavi-an interiors the word would definitely be ldquocozinessrdquo but Danish say it better ldquohyggerdquo is the word that encapsulates their concept of enjoying the comfort of onersquos home next to the dear ones The use of light pastel colors nurture a sense of warmth and thus exploits the natural light at its best
SCANDINAVIANS ARE KNOWN TO BE PRACTICAL CHILLED OUT
AND SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE AND THESE TRAITS ARE MADE
VISIBLE IN THEIR LIVING SPACE ALONG WITH THEIR LOVE FOR
THE NATURE IF YOU EVER CAST A GLANCE AT A SCANDINA-
VIAN HOUSE YOU MUST HAVE OBSERVED THAT IT COMBINES
FORM AND FUNCTION PERFECTLY
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
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And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
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RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
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aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
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One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
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In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
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In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
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Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
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Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
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The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
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Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
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ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
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The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
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We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
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Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
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So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
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Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
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rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
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DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
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Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
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DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
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DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
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Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
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Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
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Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
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Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
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Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
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Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
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guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
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Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
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Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
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Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
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Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
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Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
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Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
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Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
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copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
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One Step Up
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
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One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
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The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
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In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
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In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
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Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
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Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
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The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
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ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
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The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
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We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
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Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
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So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
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Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
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rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
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DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
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Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
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DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
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DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
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Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
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Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
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Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
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Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
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guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
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Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
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Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
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Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
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Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
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Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
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Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
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Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
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Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
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CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
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Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
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The principle is that style and functionality can make everyday life better And the result a beautiful way to illustrate how the spirit of people can shine through the space they
choose to live in
copy Muuto
9
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
10
copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
11
A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
12
Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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Cush
ion
Cove
rs -
Kre
mm
erhu
setn
o
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
p -
amptra
ditio
n
Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
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AU M
aiso
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Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
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2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
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Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
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Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
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copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
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And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
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copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
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Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
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DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
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May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
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DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
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Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
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Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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copy Boel amp Jan
copy Adam Helbaoui for Fastighetsbyran
copyLISBETH DAHL
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
11
A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
rs -
Kre
mm
erhu
setn
o
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
p -
amptra
ditio
n
Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
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Cove
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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A nd when it comes to light sources Scan-dinavians use several floor and table lamps
in different areas around the room instead of one overhead light because they lack natu-ral light many months along the year but also because the several levels of lighting adds more to the sense of warmth Also candles are customary
Their light is very much ap-preciated due to the seren-ity and the relaxation feeling they convey The hallmark of a Scandinavian home is its simplicity thus the space can breathe Pieces of furniture and objects of decorations are kept to a minimumOnly ob-jects of genuine sentimental value find their place in the Scandinavian deacutecor like fond memories and personal expe-rience
Natural materials like wood metal
leather hemp wool and fur em-phasize the strong bonding and the love that Scandi-navians have for the nature These elements always ensure the com-
fort especially be-cause furniture is always ergonomic
and easy to use
copy Alvhem Maumlkleri
12
Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
rs -
Kre
mm
erhu
setn
o
15
Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
p -
amptra
ditio
n
Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
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ion
Cove
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Kre
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
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Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
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1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
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EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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Cozy peaceful and simple - these are the key features of the Scandinavian interiors Modern
plus vintagethe mix of new
and old adds the charm Contrasts
that build harmony are the paradox
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copy amptradition
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And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
rs -
Kre
mm
erhu
setn
o
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
p -
amptra
ditio
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Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
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Cove
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Kre
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
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Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
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We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
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You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
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Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
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Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
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Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
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The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
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ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
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Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
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Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
13
And all in all the
Scandinavian style is a source of inspiration and dreaming
for every interiors
admirer and this can be
witnessed on all interior
decoration blogs
magazines and
websites
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
copyAlvhem Maumlkleri
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ion
Cove
rs -
Kre
mm
erhu
setn
o
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Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
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amptra
ditio
n
Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
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Cove
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
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Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
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36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
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Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
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ion
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Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
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One Step Up
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Copenhagen
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Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
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Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
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Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
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2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
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THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
15
Inspirera
Grey Poster
RefreshCandlestick Wik amp Walsoslashe
Playtype Concept Store
Tablo TableNormann Copenhagen
About a Chair
Hay
Belle
vue
Lam
p -
amptra
ditio
n
Lantern House Kremmerhusetno
One Step Up
Normann
Copenhagen
Cush
ion
Cove
rs -
Kre
mm
erhu
setn
o
Need some fresh air into your decoration scheme Here you have some bitsrsquo and pieces of the Nordic air thatrsquos so appreciated around the world of in-teriors It isnrsquot necessary to make big changes It is enough to add a few Scandinavian accents and to keep in mind the rule of thumb - simplicity Here you have it pure Scandinavian Style
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
16 Deluxe Birdie Rose AU Maison
Copper Kubus by Lassen
Copper Boxex Cozy living
Scandinavians Love CopperCopper with its beautiful glow helps to create a warm atmosphere in your residence Looks beautiful near natural materials gorgeous near mate black and adds texture to what otherwise may seem a dull color scheme Scandinavians love it most near shades of powdery pinks See a handful of our favorites here
Delu
xe va
se
AU M
aiso
n
Tangle Vase Stelton
Moon Lamp Verpancom
Table Lamp Verpancom
Deluxe Lanterne AU Maison
Breeze Table Swedese
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
17
Copper StoolHouse Doctor
Table Lamp Verpancom
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
18
Ferm Living
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
19
Normann
Copenhagen
Marbleous
Love Marble
Svenssons
Ferm Living
Bloomingville
AndreasEngesvik
Neon Living
Neon Living
Ferm Living
Nevvvorks
Nevvvorks
hellipAnd thatrsquos not surprising because the effect of marble adds instant luxe into a room It evokes splendor grace and has always been a symbol of elegance Now you can see it even on your pillows and sheets
Scandinavians
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
20
One Thousand and One Nights in Scandinavian
Interpretation
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
21
The lovely house that wersquore about to admire is located just outside Aringlesund Norway and was built in 1934 in a romantic style In the rsquo60 the owners renovated it and the romantic details were transformed into simpler ones Amalie and her boyfriend bought it in the summer of 2006 and as she proudly says they changed it back to the initial style ldquoWe have torn down everything inside and outside the house and built it back up again in its original romantic style on the outside with new floor plans on the inside The only things that are the same now are the doors and wooden floors and they all look amazing repaintedrdquo And they did such a great job renovating and redecorating that in 2011 they won the ldquoNorwayrsquos most beautiful houserdquo annual competition organized by BoligPluss
Host Amal ie Fager l i 26 years o ldLives in Eidsvik with her partner and their two daughters Runs her own business as an interior designerwwwsvenngaardenc om
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
22
In 2012 they expanded the house with a new big living room
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
23
In the new part of the house they have raw concrete floor
ldquoThe best choice wersquove ever made Love itrdquo
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
24
Various shades of gray from softer ones in the dining room to crisper shades - like those in the bedroom - play out through the house and mingle with the
earthy tones of the furniture and with the green accents of the big
indoor plants The result is a house like an
oasis ndash fresh and calm
ldquoI l ove the mix of dif ferent
ethnic interiorrdquo
Amaliersquos style
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
25
Love the boudoir ef fect in the
bedr oom
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
26
The gir lsrsquo bedr ooms abound in co lor and the atmosphere here is depicted fr om Scheherazadersquos
st ories
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
27
Shiny metallic accents abound in the house reflecting the light and adding a modern feel to the overall decor scheme
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
2828
ldquoBig palm plants animal print and paisley patterns
in every form are al l things that ref lect my interior stylerdquo
Amaliersquos style
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
29
The off ice is part of the new addition of the house
and may very wel l represent Ameliersquos artistic signature
Even if the house is filled with Buddha statues oriental lightning and accessories the Scandinavian style is not undermined One can feel the warmth the simplicity and the clean lines that made Scandinavian interiors so famoushellip or better said fabulous
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
30
We enter tens of houses daily via blogs We feel inspired by the way bloggers deco-rate their houses by the way artists complete their residential projects and yet a
small number of bloggers can challenge our imagination inasmuch as Anette Wil-lemine does when she gives us a glimpse of her home on anettewillemineblogspotcom
The House of AmazingMetamorphic Accents
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
31
You are kindly invited to step in and may all of the readers be warned many hours will have passed until yoursquoll be able to leave this blog
In addition to being lucky enough to have interiors both as a profes-sion and a hobby Anette Wille-mine is very fond of art and cul-ture She enjoys painting drawing pictures and writing poetry She is now working on publishing a book with her own poems Also our host loves ballet and opera performances at The Op-era House and says that this has probably affected her interior taste to some extent
Our host Anette Wil lemine Sol heim is passionate about al l things art and shares her inspiration at wwwanettewil lemineblogspotcom
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
32
Anette Willemine told us ldquoIt is not difficult to buy expensive designer furniture that appears impressive and gorgeous but this alone doesnrsquot provide either good taste or a personal homerdquo
and we think she is rightTell us what you think at
helloinspireraro
Y ou canrsquot help fal l ing head over heels with this kitchen especial ly for the chic details and modern t ouches
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
33
Anette Willemine and her family (Mr Sunhome beautiful daughter Chris-tine and the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Herman) live close to the Oslo Fjord in an idyllic location outside the Norwegian capital and for almost 10 years now they enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful fjord
But ten years ago the house was quite dark and outdated for their taste and style so they choose to redecorate and today we are presented a beautiful light and airy home Anette Willemine likes the contrasts in her decor and enjoys mixing both light and dark colors together but the main impression of the house is still bright and Scandinavian in style As you can see her favorite color shades are the soft and dusty versions
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
34
So what got us so excited about her house Well as you can see if you visit the blog Anette Willeminersquos home seems to have an endless number of houses in ithellip de-pending of the season I think I never saw a home that metamorphoses so amazingly each season It takes so much creativity and such a great love for beautiful designs
Anette Willemine told us
ldquoI like to combine expensive and affordable design art and inherited furniture that has sentimental value for merdquo
hellipand look what she achieves
Every ho l iday and change of the season itrsquos a good motive for talented Anette t o re-beautify and refresh every l itt le corner of the house The dining r oom table
is always the herald of the seasonrsquos design
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
35
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
36
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
37
and the home that Anette Willemine built illustrates better than anything else what the great
designer meant
Thank you Anette Willemine for receiving us It was a pleasure all the way
ldquoThe details are not the details they make the designrdquo said Charles Eames
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
38
Host Kari GjertsenBlog My Home is my CastleLocation Nodeland Norway
Old Befriends New in Scandinavian Chic House
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
39
Kari is a gentle southern girl as she describes herself and has always been interested in interior design You can see that in the way she decorated her wonder-ful house in Nodeland a small city close to the southernmost point of Norway Kari lives here
with her husband Kurt in a picturesque area which accommodates so well her love for the romantic shabby-chic style Even at the entrance we are greeted with lavender and invited to take a seat on the romantic metal chair and admire the view
Relaxation space in the backyard
Shabby-chic accents in the hal lway too
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
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for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
40
The part of the house that Kari seems most proud of is the kitchen And we may say she has all the reasons for that First because of the furniture that has a highly impressive color not very often seen one that takes your thoughts to royal velvet After that follows all the other reasons it is bright airy and romantic it has the charm and the feel of a delicate country kitchen but with all the amenities of the 21-st century
ldquoWe covered the wal ls with paneling and because it is so much space in drawers and cabinets we choose to put no furniture on the upper back
wal l It makes the kitchen more open and brightrdquo
The royal dark color of the cabinets
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
41
ldquoWhen we bought the house the kitchen was separated by the living room with a sliding door
We wanted an open kitchen and hence tore the whole wal l
of the sliding door
Something we were very pleased byrdquo
Before
After
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
42
Farm Living
The kitchen opens up to the liv-ing room a simple yet sophisti-cated gathering nook for the family Romantic accents add up to the warmth of the Scandinavian style and although sometimes shabby-chic may seem overcrowded here it is tempered by all of the Nordic style traits and the result is a balanced serene space where old befriends new feminine is balanced with masculine and country shakes hands with urban And this is not the case only for the living space but for the dining room also which flows so natural from the living room
In order for the natural colors not to look washed-out Kari has cho-sen some black accessories and accents the smal l black side table the frames of the photos the frame and the tiles of the f ireplace the vase in the corner etc
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
43
rdquoNatural colors are my colors and I wil l certainly
take them
with me where I am
movingrdquo The continuity from the kitchen to the dining room so harmoniously achieved brings to the whole day area of the house the sense of unity of an airy space a space that helps you feel comfortable and welcomed
Patina mirror frames
Kari told us
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
44
DIY Easy Modern
Coat RackRiikka Kantinkosk
i
weekdaycarnivalblogspotcom
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
45
Riikka extra tip You can insert some screws in the
curtain rods under the twine just to make sure it stays together
The best part is yet to come The finials of the curtain rods can be applied directly on the wall to complete the rack and maximize the hanging zone Brilliant
Riikka is uber-talented when it comes to DIY and photography With the help of her stunning pictures she teaches us how to make anything from coat racks and lamps to bracelets and children face masks These tutorials and much more can be found in the book she co-authored along with Susana Vento OK- omin kaumlsin which can be bought here For the moment it is only in Finnish but the pictures speak more than a thousand words help you achieve the projects and are a feast for the eyes
Do you know that kind of amazing yet simple idea that makes you wonder bdquoHow didnrsquot I think of itrdquoWell Riikka Kantinkoski from Weekday Carnival is one of those persons that will make you ask yourself that question over and over again Here is how she made a modern coat rack out of some curtain rods and some twine
Riikka took five 170 cm long curtain rods and some neon
pink twine and knot the twine several times through the sticks
and then around the sticks
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
46
DIY Napkin Holder
wwwkronprinsessenecom
May Helen Kro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
47
May Helen Kro is the proud mother of three little gorgeous princesses and besides having interior design as passion she loves to take every occasion to put her creativity to work The idea of the napkin holders came to her on the eve of her middle daughter 7-th
anniversary while preparing for the party
YOU WILL NEED Cardboard rings (from packaging or from cutting
some kitchen or toilet rolls)
Washi tape scissors and
napkins
HERErsquoS HOW Stick the tape on the cardboard roll If you have one longer roll measure first and cut the ap-propriate size Cut off when covered with tape on the entire roll
ROLL A NAPKIN and put it inside the cardboard roll Repeat all the steps for every guest place at the table
Who would think that one could find so much inspiration in some tape May Helen is a natural when it comes to DIY projects
Check out her blog for more inspiration
You can realize napkin holders directly from the rings of Washi tape Leave a little tape on the original ring after
you use the rest of the tape and there you have it
SIMPLE NICE AND
AFFORDABLE And kids can do
this all by themselves
12
43
Inspirera Mera
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
48
DIY Royal Candles
wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
Julie
49
1
2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
49
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2
3
4
Julie is one of the most creative yet the most humble bloggers Irsquove ever seen (read) Her blog is packed with marvelous ideas and projects yet she is still surprised when she gets the attention she deserves Take this DIY project for example graphic crown candles
She took some scissors napkins pillar candles and an iron
She then cut out the piece of napkin in
zigzag to obtain a diamond
pattern
Step 3 over and over again until the whole candle is covered by the
royal pattern
After that Julie gently tore apart the white layers of the napkin and passed the iron over the candle with low heat
Extra tip from Julie ldquoIt may be useful to have a newspaper
under the candle because the wax could
melt and run through the napkinrdquo
Here you have it a touch of royal in your home sweet home Julie has a lot more to show you on wwwnydeligf lottblogspotcom
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
50
DIY Wooden LampwwwannamarialarssonsebloggAnna Maria Larsson
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
51
Anna Maria works as a designer at a Stockholm based digital agency and because creativity is not an issue for her in the spare time she undertakes do-it-yourself projects
Take this very effective lamp for example a simple and beautiful project that can be accomplished even by the clumsiest interiors geek
Anna Maria bought a set of wooden balls of various dimensions a white cord set and a brass socket ornament besides all the necessary electrical parts
TA-DAA The purity of the naked bulb gives you the feel-ing of a modern yet fantastic atmosphere
First she introduced the socket ornament on the
white cable then the wooden balls and at the end the masking ceiling
ornament
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
52
Every time I travel I feel excited about the places Irsquom about to discover and as an interiors geek I donrsquot mean only the outdoors but the indoors too As a matter of fact a big part of a successful vacation depends on my temporary home When travelling I love to feel the homey comfort but also to experience new decors If culinary tourism is based on experimenting new dishes mutatis mutandis the desire to experiment new decors should be called interiors tourism
Swedish CharmEvoked in Grandmarsquos Home
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
53
Styrsouml Skaumlret Guest House would definitely be one of the highlights of my itinerary Standing on a traffic-free picturesque lit-tle island in the middle of the beautiful and unspoiled archipelago of Swedenrsquos west coast just half an hour by ferry from Gothenburg Styrsouml Skaumlret has it all the chic delicacy of the grandmotherrsquos house the romanticism that reminds of the first great love the famili-arity that makes you donrsquot want to leave the quality and comfort of big hotel chains and last but not least the love for tiny details that satisfies even the biggest interiors geek
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
54
Ola Tulldhal and his wife Ylva have transformed the old nursing home into the charming grandmas house you can visit today Find out more at wwwpensionatskaretse
All the guest rooms are uniquely and individually decorated You are welcomed in with romantic lace and embroidered trim with shabby-chic lampshades and floral prints between lovingly selected elegant furniture and pastel hues Fresh flowers in pitcher or vintage vases are customary likewise the candles and the period antiques that tell a story of life at sea Nothing can go wrong when you wake up in the morning in such a beautiful room
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
55
Fresh flowers welcome the guests in every room
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
56
Then you go down for breakfast in the loveliest kitch-en-like space that seems to wait just for you and ap-peals to the senses with floral pattern wallpaper and soft checkered cloths All these and the traditional furniture make you feel cozy when you savor your most important meal of the day After the breakfast you can take the tea or your coffee into a corner of the lobby especially prepared just for that cozy pillows flowered porcelain cups antique furniture and black and white photos of the last century It is as you walk in to the grannyrsquos receiving chamber The
Many Gothenburgers come here to enjoy the renowned gourmet dishes made from
local products
Children feel welcomed to play throughout the guest house just like in grandparents house
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
57
guest house stands just at a stonersquos throw from the sea and the view from the dining room and ter-race is magnificent In the winter the log-fire crackles in the hearth of grandmarsquos sitting room In the summer you can enjoy lunches outside in the lush green garden or a moment of relaxation in the green of summer with the sea as a bluish fund A former nursing home for the patients with respi-ratory conditions the whole guesthouse is steeped in the history of the archipelago The exterior and the entire interior fabrics furnish-ings lighting and color ndash work to-gether to infuse the lovely pension with undeniable grace charm and delicacy A home away from home yoursquoll always want to return to
The stunning beautiful dining room with large muntin windows and high vaulted ceilings wide floral motives tapestry and patina chande-liers is trans-posing the guests in long gone times
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
58
Happy at work project
A dull area came to life instantly
thanks to the green wall
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
59
What makes you want to go to work in the morning Many would say that the pleasure of do-ing what you like and while en-joying your job is a major element in having a great day at the office there are other equally important factors As interior geeks Irsquom sure we all feel that the office itself is a huge motivating and inspiring factor With that in mind inte-rior architect and designer Joanna Laajisto designed the interiors of Studio Pintildeata an animation and illustration studio based in Helsinki Finland
The main design concept of the project was to design an inspiring and home like office environ-ment where the team of illustra-tors animators and visual effects professionals could feel free to create and to collaborate in a relaxed environment
Dinning like This meeting corner takes your thoughts to the dining room from home No need for a formal whiteboard The wall
accommodates any collage while emphasizing a cozy atmosphere
The table and the bench have a story to tell Read it here
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
60
Driven simultaneously by functionality and aesthet-ics Laajistorsquos philosophy is not to clutter the world with unnecessary things but to find and enhance the hidden beauty of each space through creative solu-tions And thatrsquos what she did with Pintildeata office she transformed it into a second home for all the guys that work there Even from the entrance where you are greeted by a plant covered wall you feel that you can take off your shoes and relax Then you bump into the con-versation nooks which invite you to discuss with the colleagues while sipping your coffee or you can take a minute when you feel tired and read some indus-try news on the cozy and relaxing sofa The actual workspace is bright airy and inspiring decorated in the typical simple and elegant way of the Finnish Here Joanna added some cork carpet and blackboard on the walls thinking that a combination of project related sketches and notes could be stimulating the work flow So who wouldnrsquot come gladly to work in this casual and friendly environment
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
61
Cork and blackboard excellent way to stay creative
People at Pintildeata stay organized with a Lego calendar
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
62
Scandinavian style has won a leading position between the other decorative styles Thatrsquos why not only the Scandinavians choose this style but profes-sionals from all over the world embrace this design This is the case for the
renderings below 67 square meters apartment in Sweden designed by 2Deco Studio for a young bachelor
67 Swedish Square Meters Designed
by Romanian Designers
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
63
Perfect harmony and a palette consisting of non-colors and light are the essential ele-ments purely Scandinavian which un-derlay the morphology of this apartment The designers focused on simplicity also an essential for Nordic interiors but the carefully chosen decorative accessories led to the birth of a stately and contemporary space Gray tones are highlighted by light-colored furniture thus obtaining a wel-coming atmosphere
The result reflects the strong character of Scandinavian decorations and although the apartment is owned by a bachelor it was set up to meet all the needs of a fam-ily the living room was designed so as to accommodate a greater number of people and the two bedrooms although small in size contribute to the overall unity of the home A great care has been paid to the lightning fixtures which borrowed fea-
tures from the industrial style The piece of furniture at the entrance has a double func-tion storage and separating the entry area
form the living-room
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
64
THE OWNER WISHED AN INTEL-LIGENT HOME one that offers comfort and flexibility besides the primary function of security And thatrsquos what the designers got - a cozy airy and inviting Scandinavian home
Alina and Ana form 2Deco are working to transform this apartment into a home sweet home for their client We are eager to see the final result 2Deco is an independent interior design studio based in Bucharest Romania that offers a complete solution for their cus-tomers
the posters wal l
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
65
Emmas DesignBloggBlogger EMMA FEXEUSInspiring photos from the worldrsquos best stylists designers and photographers all in a Scandina-vian style Emmas Designblogg is the oldest and most read design blog in Scandinavia
Every time I finish reading a traditional printed interiors magazine I find myself hungry for more more inspiration more information and more pictures Thatrsquos why flipping an e-mag is fab And thatrsquos the purpose of this section you have access to more inspiration directly from this page and chose from a list of appreciated blogs which one will get directly into your blog roll Below we have grouped some of the best and most popular Scandinavian inte-riors blogs which will take you deeper into the Scandinavian deacutecor world teach you what are the essentials of the Nordic design and it will reveal more gorgeous pictures So be our guest indulge
FruflynoBlogger HEIDI MARIE SPERRE-FLESLANDldquoThe blog serves as a catalyst for my creative con-coctions and I feel rarely stuck for inspiration and ideasrdquo
Wabisabi-styleblogspotcom Blogger LISBETH WILLIAMSSimple organic living from a Scandinavian per-spective WABI SABI is tranquility subtle ele-gance natural simplicity sublime asymmetry
Blog Watch
Inspirera Mera More Inspiration
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
66
Craft amp CreativityBlogger HELENA SCHAEDER SOumlDERBERGCreativity and crafts are a big part of Helenarsquos life ever since childhood She has the power to transform her passion into art and that can be seen on her blog
SvenngaardenBlogger AMALIE FAGERLIThe biggest passion of Amalie is to cre-ate exciting yet functional interiors And you can be sure she succeeds because Amalie won the bdquoMost beautiful Norwe-gian houserdquo competition in 2011
Sun HomeBlogger ANETTE WILLEMINE SOLHEIMAn elegant sophisticated and delicate turn on the Scandinavian style
From Scandinavia With LoveBlogger ATIGER WALLMAN HELLSTROumlMScandinavian interior designer showing the work of Scandinavian stylists and photographers as well as photos from real Scandinavian homes
Eye on DetailsBlogger THERESE KNUTSENA passionate interior designer always with an eye on the details On the blog Therese shares her ideas and what in-spires her every day
Weekday CarnivalBlogger RIIKKA KANTINKOSKIA collection of photographs DIYrsquos deco-ration ideas and thoughts of Finnish pho-tographer stylist and product designer Riikka Kantinkoski
HomesickBloggers CAMILLA METTE AND TATIANAPlayground of three design passionate colleagues where the ideas and the thoughts can play freely in order to inspire others
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
67
EsmeraldarsquosBlogger ESSI NISKAKANGASBeautiful canvas of interior designer Essi Niskakangas for her work her inspiration her dreams
Black Bird StyleBlogger CHARLOTTE RYDINGAn interior designer and stylist crazy about everything beautiful collects pictures of beautiful homes furniture arthellip
NydeligFlottBlogger JULIE HAUGLAND ORMVOLDA blog about enjoing every second of life in an idyllic sunny hill Here you will discov-er great DIY projects and loads of creativ-ity
Franciskas Vakre Verden Blogger FRANCISKAInterior photographer and writer Francis-ka lives and breathes interiors and on the blog she shows it to the world
Elisabeth HeierBlogger ELISABETH HEIERThis is the blog of Elisabeth Heier an ex-tremely talented Norwegian blogger inte-rior designer photographer and mother of two
Betina HolstBlogger BETINA HOLSTCreative ideas interior design art paint-ing and jewelry workshops lots of inspira-tion fun everyday life and everything in between
KronprinsesseneBlogger MAY HELEN KROA blog about small and large interior proj-ects birthday parties table settings pho-tography and much more
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
68
Boligcious blogBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLER-Malene is educated in Design Tech-nology and she is the owner of decor agency HUIS
Anya AdoresBlogger ANYAHere Anya is sharing new trends tips for visiting Copenhagen fab interiors cool design eye-catching photogra-phy and her own random musings
Love NordicBlogger SAMANTHA OacuteSK DENIDOacuteTTIRBe inspired by Scandinavian spirit in the interior and get a little something to decorate your home with
SkandivisBlogger TONY KAYThe visual playground of the author a place where Tony shares the beautiful and inspirational things she finds on her travels around the web
StylizimoBlogger NINA HOLSTldquoI have a broad taste in styles so on this blog I will share the most interest-ing and beautiful finds from my favor-ite styles and also show you that mix-ing them can bring more personality in to your homerdquo
RoomserviceBlogger HELENA KARJALAINENBlog of photographer Helena Karj-alainen filled with great photos of in-teriors and decorations
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
69
CahetulivBloggers CAMILLA HELLE amp NINNAOn Cahetuliv you can find designer por-traits news interviews background ar-ticles and photo reports
Colorama BoligdrommeBlogger MALENE MARIE MOslashLLERInspiration for layout colors wallpa-pers delicious home reports and do-it-yourself projects
Nordic DesignBlogger CATHERINE LAZURE-GUINARD An award winning resource for design savy people looking to find exciting brands the latest products and brands and inspiration for their home
Purple AreaBlogger SUSANN LARSSON ldquoI am a real furniture geek I live and breathe decor It is my profession my hobby and my passionrdquo says Susann and you can see that on her blog
Studio KarinBlogger KARIN The blog of an interior designer trained at the School of Architecture Karin worked ten years at architecture firms in London and Stockholm before she started her own business Studio Karin for a couple of years ago
Sillje VaniljeisBlogger SILJE HUSEBOslash Great blog about design trends and fashion with great photographs and DIY projects
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro
70
Hope you enjoyed it If so click here to subscribe
for reading theScandinavian Issue
wwwinspireraro