An elegant Swedish space with a crackling fire

I thought I'd check in today with a truly elegant Swedish space with high ceilings, period features and lovely natural light. I can almost hear the sound of music from the piano, the crackle of the fire and a slow coffee brewing in the kitchen! Oh how I'd love to be hiding out from the cold and darkness here in Sweden under that blanket by the fire today (possibly tucking into one of these (or perhaps this variety?! Hang on - a cronut? why haven't I heard of these before?). Er, sorry. Moving on swiftly with the  tour...

Photography Jonas Berg. Styling: Stil & Rum. Entrance.

Want to hang out too?!

It's fun seeing mosaic tiles as a kitchen splash back rather than on the bathroom floor - what a great feature?!Source similar at Bert & May.

Is there anything that stands out to you?

I also love this elegant Stockholm home in black and navy (oh, the drama of it!).

Is it just me or is Christmas slowly creeping into your Pinterest feed? You may have noticed that I'm holding out on festive posts for now. When the time is right though, I'll be making this pretty door decoration, to spread a little love to everyone passing by my door.

Have a lovely day!

A stunning Swedish apartment in neutrals

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

Entrance. Anders Bergstedt

What a stunning space?

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

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

Do you have any holiday plans for next year? 

Have a lovely day!

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

A charming Stockholm flat divided into two

Hello! I hope you had a great weekend?! I thought I'd kick off the week with this wonderful home in Stockholm.  It's hard to see from the pictures but the 90 metres square space has been cleverly divided into two living areas - each with their own entrance - one for architect Maria Sahlstrand and one for her teenaged daughter Nelly.  The spaces have been beautifully decorated with a mix of vintage, contemporary and antique finds with pops of bright colours throughout. Let's take a tour...

 

Photographer: Patric Johansson (shared with kind permission). Stylist; Maria Löw. Found via House of C with thanks

For a city where apartments (and space) come at a premium, this is such a great solution, don't you think?!

I love how relaxed and homely this space is. I could totally see myself tapping away with my laptop in that kitchen nook this morning. How about you?

A few items I know and love: The Orsjo PJ50 is similar to the black lights in the kitchen, I also absolutely love these.  Kvist 6 light over the kitchen table. Eames DSW chair (15% discount with code SCANDIHOME). Ant chair. Source grey Gotland sheepskin rugs here. House Doctor rug. Seventy-tree circles print. This vintage nantucket basket bag is similar (and beautiful!). White linen bedding.

Other beautiful homes captured by Patric Johansson include a cabin in the woods (that dreams are made of) and a rustic retreat on Sweden's west coast.

Tell you what - shall we all just skip Monday and head to a cabin in the middle of nowhere and play cards? This one in the middle of a lake in Norway will do....?! You in?

Have a great start to the week! 

 PS I hope you liked my little present to you at the weekend (in case you missed it- there's a free 2016 calendar ready to be downloaded and printed off here!). 

Small space inspiration - from the home of a Swedish stylist

This morning was complete chaos for about 30 minutes and then after a blur of hats, scarves, helmets, and bikes, everyone had gone and it was just me, my coffee and the beautiful voice of Ane Brun - *sigh*. It's no secret that 'Hemnet' (Sweden's housing market in one place - I know) is as popular as Instagram and Pinterest among my friends and interior bloggers alike. But today is a little extra special as this Gothenburg home belongs to one of Stadshem's own stylists Joanna Bagge who is selling her fab apartment. The 68 m/square space has been decorated using a monochrome scheme with an interesting mix of wood panelling, grey marble, and brass - sort of Swedish country, meets urban cool. Crucially, Joanna has been incredibly smart in the way she's divided the space - perfect inspiration for anyone living in a small space. Let's take a tour...

Homeowner / stylist: Joanna Bagge / Kvart Interior. Photography: Jonas Berg. Stadshem.

I do love window room dividers (other examples seen here and here), they are such a clever way to slip in light to what would otherwise be a windowless room. I'm often wondering where I can divide rooms in my own home! Do you ever do that after seeing these posts?!

Other items I love in this home: hanging clothes rail and round-shaped clothes hanger, Hay cloche table lamp, white bed linen, Moroccan tiles (these are similar) 

You can keep up to date with Joanna's styling projects here and also visit her (amazing) shop here.

FYI - great news for those of you with children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends with children...! Smallable are offering up to 30% off selected autumn / winter items until 9th November at midnight!

Have a lovely day!