Showing posts with label scandinavian design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scandinavian design. Show all posts

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Interior designer: Ruth Káradóttirs - Island

Today I would like to tell you about an Island designer - Ruth Káradóttirs. Her interiors are inspired by Island nature. White an more white. 
I have found an article telling about the work and inspiration of Ruth. I love to read what inspired an artist. What makes him think of certain things and where do they get their inspiration from.

The house from 1968 is located in Breidholt which is one of the oldest suburbs to Rejkavik. White is the continuous color choice, only broken here and there by a little gray-brown elements like wood and concrete floors and wooden terrace outside.


 I prefer the natural materials and blends like the raw materials with more elegant says Ruth. Nature's own materials tend to only become more beautiful with age. And so do I like nature's own color scale set by the multifaceted nature of the picture here on the Island, from the snow into the lava, the hot springs and mountains.


- The light is very important to create the right atmosphere and it is one of the most important I try to create even for my clients, explains Ruth. Since we live so far north of here on the Island, we are fortunate with a lot of light, especially in summer when it is bright around the clock. But in winter it is only about six to seven hours a day and these conditions are important to take into account when building and planning their home here












Source: Vartnya Hem

Sunday, 11 September 2011

House for sale: Amsterdam apartment Scandinavian style

If you see this house you would think it came out of a interior design magazine. 
But it is just a house for sale in Amsterdam. I adore the taste of these people. I guess they are involved in interior industry, as you really have to know what you are doing to be able to put this together. 
Using the most beautiful designs of the last years to create the clean, beautiful lines like that. 
I love every single part of this apartment. 
I believe  the price was something like 450.000,- euro. 
LOVE!
 Lamp: paper Chandelier from Moooi. LOVE!






Source: Funda.nl
Found via: You Lifestyle Blog

Thursday, 21 April 2011

Using natural colors in your interior

Wow. I keep on telling everyone that people should actually only use natural colors in their interiors when they decide to rebuild their home! Many people find me boring. 
But actually what I am trying to say by that, than only after you do it, you can use COLOR in your interior!

Look at this house here. This is a perfect example of how to do it. Do you see it? Can you follow my mind? NOW you can add any color you want! NOW you can use different colors rugs, chairs, candles, paintings, lamps etc etc etc. 

Listen to me! Do you finally see what I mean?






Source: SkonaHem

I actually also need to tell you that couple of months ago i have started to change my home into something like this. And it works for me! I am so much more happy in my home now! I am still not done, but as soon as everything will be ready, i will be posting some pictures on my home here. 

Oh yeah, before i switched into these color pallet, i used to have yellow wall and a red couch! I drove me crazy! I was not able to mix and match, i was not able to use grey, or blue candles, because it would just simply not match with my interior. 
And now everything is on its place! :)
I'm HAPPY! 


Thursday, 31 March 2011

Bedroom inspiration - Brooklyn colors


Wow, I find this picture breathtaking. I do not know who the photographer or the stylist is, but this image really takes my breath away. So simple, yet perfect. No more details needed. I am just in love!
Makes me think of Brooklyn somehow, or of Scandinavian design... haha... search the link between those.... 

via: The Decorista

Sunday, 27 February 2011

Summer Cottage Gotland, Sweden

The next house is located in Gotland. I've tried to find more information about it, but no success. 

I'm quite impressed by the atmosphere they've created.
Sometimes style needs a combination of a good designer and a great photographer. I think quite some of the credits go to the photographer in this case.

If anyone has any additional info, you're more then welcome to leave some in the comments!












Tuesday, 25 January 2011

House for sale... small loft apartment in Gothenburg

Sometimes I am amazed how Scandinavian people can make their houses look amazing! Look at this house which in for sale at moment in Sweden.
This incredibly well-designed loft apartment with panoramic views of the city of Gothenburg. 

I keep adoring how cosy this place is, every single detail has been thought through. Just perfect!














Source: Alvhem Interior

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